Alright, let's get this straight. Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, is out there calling his company "completely anti-woke." Seriously? Is this some kind of bizarre marketing stunt? Because it sure sounds like one.
The "Anti-Woke" Badge of Honor?
Karp's painting Palantir as the free-speech warrior, fighting for "meritocracy" and "lethal technology." Lethal technology? Is that supposed to make me feel good? It sounds like something straight out of a dystopian novel. And let's be real, "anti-woke" is just a dog whistle for a certain political crowd. He even brags about powering ICE and supporting Israel. Controversial? You bet your ass it is.
But here's the thing: it seems to be working. Palantir's raking in the cash. Revenue's up 63%, US commercial revenue more than doubled. Maybe alienating half the country is a solid business strategy these days. What a world.
He wants Palantir to stay "tribal and cultish." Cultish? That's not exactly a selling point, dude. And his communications chief, a self-proclaimed Democrat, is "concerned" about the shift towards Trump. You think?
It's all about grabbing attention, isn't it? Like when he took a swing at Michael Burry, calling him "bats–t crazy" for shorting Palantir. Palantir CEO Alex Karp blasts ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry for bet against his company: ‘Bats–t crazy!’ "Market manipulation," he cries. Give me a break.
The Cult of Personality and Questionable Values
Karp's also going on about "average poor" Americans and fentanyl. "If Fentanyl was killing 60,000 Yale grads, instead of 60,000 working class people, we'd be dropping a nuclear bomb…" Okay, that's not just tone-deaf, it's straight-up disgusting. He's trying to play the populist card, but it comes off as cynical and manipulative.
And then there's the whole "shared national experience" and "embrace of a common identity" thing. He's even questioning the "equality of all cultures." Which cultures exactly are "destructive and deeply regressive," Alex? He doesn't say, offcourse. Convenient, ain't it?
Honestly, this whole thing stinks of desperation. Is Palantir's tech really that good, or are they just relying on culture-war outrage to boost their stock price?
Then again, maybe I'm being too harsh. Maybe Karp genuinely believes this stuff. But let's be real, Silicon Valley's been cozying up to Trump lately. Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg... they're all at the White House dinner table. It's enough to make you sick.
Is This the Future of Tech?
So, is this the future? Tech companies pandering to the lowest common denominator, embracing divisive rhetoric to make a buck? It's depressing as hell. I miss the days when companies at least pretended to care about social responsibility. Now, it's all about "lethal technology" and demonizing anyone who disagrees with you.
And what happens when the "anti-woke" wave crashes? Will Palantir be left high and dry, or will they just pivot to the next outrage du jour? I honestly don't know.
This is Just Getting Pathetic
Look, I'm not saying Palantir's going to collapse tomorrow. They're making money hand over fist. But this whole "anti-woke" charade is a dangerous game. It's alienating, divisive, and ultimately, it's just sad. And it's working. That's the messed up part.
