what was cute was the introverts who paid to be at the asmr spa and found solace in crafting, have people touch their hair, and roleplaying as children. say what you want but while some are finding AI companions, people still crave human interactions and it was v nice to see them interact

Behind the bravado, it seems Karp just wants to be understood. In this WIRED big interview, he spoke candidly about ICE, Israel, and Ukraine—but also Trump, democracy, and his lifelong love of German philosophy.

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Karp’s response to critics: “If you’re not generating opposition, you’re probably doing something wrong.” www.wired.com/story/alex-k...

Palantir’s work has made it both indispensable and infamous. Its software helps U.S. agencies like ICE locate people for deportation and has guided lethal operations in Ukraine. www.wired.com/story/alex-k...

Palantir was built to fuse Silicon Valley innovation with national defense. In The Technological Republic, Karp argues that Big Tech lost its patriotism—that Apple’s “Think Different” era bred self-indulgence over service. www.wired.com/story/alex-k...

The son of a Jewish pediatrician and a Black artist, Karp grew up dyslexic. He says overcoming that challenge helped shape his drive—and his defiance. www.wired.com/story/alex-k...