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Honestly with Bari Weiss

Alex Karp’s Fight for the West

Mar 15, 2025
Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir and author of "The Technological Republic," engages in a lively discussion about the tech industry's shift from meaningful innovation to superficiality. He shares insights from his personal struggle with dyslexia, emphasizing its unexpected advantages in professional settings. Karp critiques contemporary academia's ideological challenges and the rise of a new belief system he likens to a 'pagan religion.' He also addresses pressing issues like uplifting the working class and the complexities of free speech in today's polarized media landscape.
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  • Alex Karp emphasizes the need for a purpose-driven technological environment that prioritizes societal benefits over individual profit in innovation.
  • Karp reflects on how his dyslexia shaped his unique relationship with information, allowing for innovative thinking and deeper engagement with ideas.

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