Reposted by Jakub Sielawa
In certain domains, Palantir’s reputation as a shadowy, CIA-funded corporation staffed by ruthless bastards can really open doors, writes Mark Wilding. But notoriety can also be a liability...
How Palantir infiltrated the state
At a moment of national emergency, the government handed our data to Peter Thiel’s controversial company
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In certain domains, Palantir’s reputation as a shadowy, CIA-funded corporation staffed by ruthless bastards can really open doors, writes Mark Wilding. But notoriety can also be a liability...
Reposted by Jakub Sielawa
Thread - I've been thinking a lot about Walter Lippmann’s Public Opinion lately, especially in the context of Musk’s role in dismantling the federal workforce through DOGE. It’s a perfect example of what Lippmann warned about over a century ago.
February 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thread - I've been thinking a lot about Walter Lippmann’s Public Opinion lately, especially in the context of Musk’s role in dismantling the federal workforce through DOGE. It’s a perfect example of what Lippmann warned about over a century ago.