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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The drift of American tech has led the country astray, as marketing algorithms have overtaken intellectual ambition, moving away from the roots of offering world-changing technologies.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

An entire generation of executives and entrepreneurs has been robbed of the opportunity to form actual views about the world, leading to a managerial class focused on survival rather than innovation.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

Building a transformative company requires a strong belief structure, as many in my generation learned that success often meant becoming political and trading genuine beliefs for acceptance.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The best companies and artists typically have a strong belief structure, which is essential for creating real value and innovation.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The decisions that seemed like the worst business choices often turned out to be the best, especially when they were aligned with core values.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

Every tech company should be ashamed if they do not supply their technology to U.S. soldiers, as supporting the military is crucial for national security.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The U.S. military has historically been a leader in integrating diverse groups and maintaining meritocracy, making it an institution that deserves support from tech companies.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The Green Party in Germany has created a situation where their immigration policy does not reflect the desires of the majority, leading to a disconnect between political ideology and public opinion.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

It's important for political candidates to stand up and reject ideologies that do not resonate with the majority of Americans, especially those that are popular in academic circles but not in the general public.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The Democratic Party needs to acknowledge its failures and be open to discussing issues like race and religion honestly, rather than avoiding them for fear of backlash.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

If you're building a business or pursuing art, you must deeply consider what it means for you and not let external negativity influence your decisions.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The Democratic Party must clearly state its interests and be willing to partner with others to defend those interests and strive to win.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

Winning is crucial for the Democratic Party; if they had fought to win, they would have engaged with various factions while maintaining core values.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The U.S. economy is diverging from Europe, with American companies experiencing significantly higher growth rates compared to their European counterparts.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The real challenge for the U.S. is ensuring that more people participate in GDP growth, as societal perceptions can be affected even if everyone is doing better overall.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

AI can be utilized to train and skill workers, which is essential for ensuring that the average American feels the benefits of economic growth.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

Dyslexia can be seen as a superpower, allowing individuals to process sparse or non-existent data more quickly than others, which is increasingly valuable in today's world.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The unique culture at Palantir, filled with diverse individuals, accelerates innovation and performance, making it distinct from other companies.

Palantir CEO Alexander Karp with Andrew Ross Sorkin: The Technological Republic

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