In May, 2025 former Palantir employees warned that the company was becoming a Sauron-esque force for evil—in essence, resembling the crystal stone after which it was named.
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Peter Thiel, Palantir, and Sauron
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A Partial Defense of Ayn Rand
In this Bulwark article, a writer says that Silicon Valley tech bros, while they admire Ayn Rand’s heroes, resemble more her villains.
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Trump, His Billionaires, and Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand’s novels help explain why certain billionaires are gravitating to Donald Trump. Trump’s own enthusiasm about “The Fountainhead” is also revealing.
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