Controversial Decisions and Moral Convictions in Technology

In this conversation at the Hill and Valley Forum, Palantir CEO Alex Karp discusses his book "The Technological Republic," the importance of Western values, and the organizational principles that enabled Palantir's success, while emphasizing the need for America to win the AI arms race and the critical role of conviction and meritocracy in building enduring companies.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Alex Karp's statement on AI power dynamics and America's imperative to win the AI arms race

(0:39) Introduction and discussion about Karp's book on Western values

(4:58) Disruption by a protester and Karp's response about free speech and discourse

(11:23) Shifting to organizational lessons that made Palantir successful

(16:00) The importance of belief systems and conviction in building great companies

(20:50) Discussion of Palantir's support for Israel and the source of Karp's moral convictions

(28:09) Closing