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We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter.— Denis Diderot Yesterday's show about the Army memo. They did a lot of human tests, the photos and information is here: The U.S. Army explored using radioactive poisons to assassinate important individuals such as military or civilian leaders, according to newly declassified docs. Approved at the highest levels of the Army in 1948, the effort was a well-hidden secret…. (psychopathinyourlife.com) What is Palantir? Secretive data firm with deep government ties, now central to Trump’s federal data-sharing plan – Times of India (indiatimes.com) I Live 400 Yards From Mark Zuckerberg’s Massive Data Center (youtube.com) JD Vance’s Mysterious Past & Palantir’s Plan To Control The White House | Candace Ep 195 (youtube.com) Amazon's Just Walk Out stores relied on ‘1,000 people in India watching,' not AI – Washington Times Apple’s AI Disaster – A Rare Failure (youtube.com) Curtis Yarvin – Wikipedia Alex Jones Defends CIA-Backed Palantir's Mass Surveillance – YouTube More than 95 percent of international data is transmitted by wires at the bottom of the ocean called submarine communications cables. In total, they are hundreds of thousands of miles long and can lie 8000 meters below the surface—as deep as Mount Everest is tall. The cables are installed by special boats called cable-layers. 10 Deep Facts About the Internet’s Undersea Cables (mentalfloss.com) This Treaty was signed in 1783, the war was over in 1781. If the United States defeated England, how is the king granting rights to America, when we were now his equal in status? We supposedly defeated him in the Revolutionary War! So why would these supposed patriot Americans sign such a Treaty, when they knew that this would void any sovereignty gained by the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War? If we had won the Revolutionary War, the king granting us our land would not be necessary, it would have been ours by his loss of the Revolutionary War. To not dictate the terms of a peace treaty in a position of strength after winning a war; means the war was never won. Think of other wars we have won, such as when we defeated Japan. Did McArther allow Japan to dictate to him the terms for surrender? No way! All these men did is gain status and privilege granted by the king and insure the subjection of future unaware generations. Worst of all, they sold out those that gave their lives and property for the chance to be free. When Cornwallis surrendered to Washington he surrendered the battle, not the war. Read the Article of Capitulation signed by Cornwallis at Yorktown (footnote 3) Jonathan Williams recorded in his book, Legions of Satan, 1781, that Cornwallis revealed to Washington during his surrender that “a holy war will now begin on America, and when it is ended America will be supposedly the citadel of freedom, but her millions will unknowingly be loyal subjects to the Crown.”….”in less than two hundred years the whole nation will be working for divine world government. That government that they believe to be divine will be the British Empire.” All the Treaty did was remove the United States as a liability and obligation of the king. He no longer had to ship material and money to support his subjects and colonies. At the same time he retained financial subjection through debt owed after the Treaty, which is still being created today, millions of dollars a day. And his heirs and successors are still reaping the benefit of the kings original venture. If you will read the following quote from Title 26, you will see just one situation where the king is still collecting a tax from those that receive a benefit from him, on property which is purchased with the money the king supplies, at almost the same percentage: -CITE- 26 USC Sec. 1491 America Is Still a British Colony – Brutal Proof Palantir Technologies operates primarily in the big data analytics, AI, and government/military intelligence software space. Its major competitors vary by sector (government, commercial, defense, healthcare, etc.). Here’s a breakdown of key competitors across different domains: Government & Defense Sector Competitors These companies often compete for contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, DHS, etc.: Raytheon Technologies (via Raytheon Intelligence & Space) Lockheed Martin (AI/ISR systems) Northrop Grumman (autonomous data processing, ISR) Leidos (defense and intelligence-focused IT solutions) SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) General Dynamics IT (GDIT) Booz Allen Hamilton – consulting with a strong focus on analytics and defense CACI International – national security and data fusion platforms Anduril Industries – newer defense tech firm with heavy AI/data focus L3Harris Technologies – intelligence systems and command platforms Commercial Big Data & AI Analytics Competitors In the commercial sector, Palantir faces competition from companies offering data lakes, predictive analytics, and enterprise AI platforms: Snowflake – cloud data platform with advanced analytics Databricks – unified platform for big data and AI Splunk – operational intelligence and real-time analytics IBM – Watson AI, consulting, and data services SAS – advanced analytics, AI, and statistical software Tableau (Salesforce) – visualization and analytics Alteryx – data blending and advanced analytics Oracle – data platforms, analytics, and government contracts Microsoft (Azure Synapse, Power BI) – large enterprise data ecosystem Amazon Web Services (AWS) – through services like SageMaker, Redshift, and AI/ML tools AI & Machine Learning Platform Competitors These players offer tools/platforms for enterprises to develop their own AI models, similar to Palantir's Foundry and AIP: Google Cloud (Vertex AI, BigQuery) Microsoft Azure (Cognitive Services, ML Studio) Amazon AWS (SageMaker, AI/ML suite) OpenAI / Anthropic – in scenarios where language model APIs (e.g., ChatGPT) are used for enterprise insight C3.ai – direct competitor in enterprise AI platforms, especially for manufacturing and energy Healthcare & Life Sciences Palantir has focused on biotech and healthcare (e.g., NIH, NHS in the UK). Competitors here include: IQVIA – healthcare data and analytics Flatiron Health – oncology data, backed by Roche Tempus – AI-driven clinical and molecular data platform Clarify Health – healthcare analytics platform Verily (Alphabet/Google Life Sciences) International & Niche Competitors Some governments prefer local solutions or non-U.S. vendors due to security concerns: Thales Group (France) – defense and data systems SAP (Germany) – enterprise systems and data platforms Huawei (China) – data intelligence and cloud (in authoritarian regimes) Darktrace (UK) – cybersecurity with AI-driven detection Perception as a “Shadowy” Power Broker Palantir has a mystique — it was co-founded by Peter Thiel, has ties to the CIA via In-Q-Tel, and operates largely behind closed doors. It works with the military, intelligence, and law enforcement, including projects with: ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) The Pentagon The UK’s NHS These are high-stakes, high-surveillance operations, which raise fears about a dystopian “total data control” future. Role in National Security & Surveillance Palantir’s software (Gotham, Foundry, and Apollo) specializes in aggregating, analyzing, and visualizing massive datasets. It’s used for: Tracking criminals and terrorists Military targeting Predictive policing This naturally brings up fears of mass surveillance and loss of privacy — especially as AI is layered into these tools. Dominance in Sensitive, Critical Infrastructure Unlike many competitors, Palantir isn’t just in finance or retail analytics — it operates in critical government and infrastructure sectors: Defense Health Energy Border control It’s trusted with life-and-death data, which increases the perception it could someday “own everything.” The Narrative: “Digital Leviathan” The company is often portrayed as a techno-authoritarian tool: Articles in The Intercept, Vice, Wired, etc. have called it “Orwellian” or a threat to civil liberties. It’s viewed as the intelligence back-end that could connect all surveillance tools. The fear: One company + one platform + AI = total data control. But Reality Check: It’s Not the Only Player Palantir competes heavily with: Snowflake – cloud-based data platform Databricks – unified analytics and AI Raytheon, Booz Allen, Accenture, AWS – defense, intelligence, and data solutions Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Amazon AWS – own much more consumer and enterprise data than Palantir They’re powerful too — just less politically polarizing. Why the Hype Persists Palantir has a unique story: co-founded by Silicon Valley libertarians, secretly used by spy agencies, and now publicly traded. It doesn’t sell ads — it sells control of insight over massive, often classified data. The combination of secrecy, national security, and AI makes it a lightning rod COMPARISON: Palantir vs. Competitors Company Core Product Key Sectors Clients Strengths Perceived Threat Level Palantir Gotham (gov), Foundry (commercial), Apollo Military, Intelligence, Health, Energy DoD, CIA, FBI, NHS (UK), Merck, BP Real-time data fusion, predictive models, battle-tested with gov AI ops ???? High – surveillance + secrecy Snowflake Cloud-based Data Warehouse Finance, Tech, Retail, Healthcare Capital One, Adobe, Logitech, Warner Music Massive scalability, ease of use, works with many cloud platforms ???? Moderate – data aggregation Databricks Unified Analytics + AI (Spark-based) Tech, Genomics, Finance, Manufacturing Shell, HSBC, Comcast, Regeneron Strong ML capabilities, used for advanced AI & large-scale data pipelines ???? Moderate – AI training platform Amazon AWS Cloud + AI + Government Cloud Services Every major sector CIA (via AWS Secret Cloud), Netflix, U.S. Navy World's largest cloud host, integrated AI, dominant in global data storage ???? High – global infrastructure Google Cloud BigQuery, Vertex AI AI R&D, Retail, Finance, Healthcare Home Depot, Twitter (X), Mayo Clinic Advanced AI tools (PaLM, Gemini), powerful in analytics and ML workflows ???? Moderate – consumer data reach Microsoft Azure Azure AI, GovCloud, Azure Synapse Government, Enterprise, Education DoD (JEDI contract), NASA, Walgreens Deep gov ties, wide enterprise use, integrated Office365+cloud ecosystem ???? High – entrenched in gov & corp Booz Allen Hamilton Gov consulting + data integration Defense, Cybersecurity, Intel NSA, DoD, DHS Old-school intel contractor, now pivoting into AI and data analysis ???? Moderate – not tech-first, but deep gov roots Raytheon Technologies Surveillance, military AI platforms Defense, Aerospace U.S. Air Force, NATO, CIA Owns critical surveillance/targeting tech, defense-first AI platforms ???? High – real-world targeting AI Accenture Data & AI consulting, Cloud integration Finance, Health, Retail, Gov U.S. Postal Service, CDC, major banks Corporate AI consultant, less product, more services ???? Low – not data owners, just facilitators Palantir’s Unique Position: Not a cloud platform like AWS, Google, or Microsoft. Not just a consultant like Booz or Accenture. It operates more like a brain — integrating and analyzing data across systems. That’s why it feels like a data overlord to some observers: it “understands” and connects dots more than it stores or owns the data. Control vs Access vs Influence Factor Palantir AWS / Azure / Google Databricks / Snowflake Raytheon / Booz Allen Owns the data? No Sometimes No No Processes sensitive gov data? Heavily Heavily ???? Some Heavily Influences policy/security? Increasing ???? Sometimes Rarely Often Public-facing consumer tech? None Tons (Alexa, Gmail) None None Bottom Line: Palantir does not own the world’s data, but it makes sense of it in high-level, often classified ways. That’s why it's feared more than competitors — not because of size, but because of strategic insight + proximity to power. AWS, Microsoft, and Google arguably have more control over the actual infrastructure, but they don’t market themselves as the “AI brain of the battlefield” — Palantir does. Silicon Valley Hype Cycle — Applied to Palantir Pattern Theranos / FTX / WeWork Palantir Comment Big Promises, Little Transparency Claimed breakthroughs (blood testing, crypto safety) Vague about how its tech works or what it really does Same risk — secrecy fuels hype and paranoia Charismatic Founders Elizabeth Holmes, SBF, Adam Neumann Peter Thiel, Alex Karp Yes — Karp's “philosopher-CEO” image adds mystique Heavy Government Ties Minimal or none Deep — CIA, DoD, ICE, NHS Palantir is embedded in critical institutions Media Buzz & Cult Status Massive hype, Time covers, TED talks Similar — Palantir’s name evokes intrigue and AI dominance Yes, but with darker edge (military + surveillance) Investor FOMO Big VC players (Sequoia, Softbank) pushed hard Thiel, Founders Fund, post-IPO surge Yes — “next defense-tech unicorn” vibes Critics ignored or silenced Whistleblowers dismissed, media controlled Journalists often stonewalled, Palantir denies wrongdoing Yes — lacks public audits or technical review Overestimated Capabilities FTX wasn’t safe, Theranos couldn’t test blood accurately Palantir may not have as unique or magic tools as marketed ???? Maybe — it's more integration than invention Is Palantir Just Another Overhyped Company? Not exactly — here's where it differs: What Makes Palantir Not Like Theranos: Real customers: Palantir actually delivers to NATO, DoD, NHS, etc. Operational tech: Used in Ukraine war, COVID vaccine logistics, intelligence ops. Not just smoke and mirrors: It integrates massive datasets — that’s technically hard and valuable. But Red Flags Remain: Opacity: It’s hard to verify what its software actually does vs what’s claimed. Ideological risk: Its founders promote controversial views (Thiel: anti-democracy, pro-surveillance). Gov/military entrenchment: If it becomes the brain behind national systems, oversight is critical. Palantir shows signs of Silicon Valley hype — mystique, inflated claims, charismatic founders.No, it’s not a total Theranos — it has real software used in real war zones and government ops.But that mix is exactly why people fear it: real power + minimal transparency = potential danger. Palantir Technologies: Rise, Reality & Hype Timeline 2003–2008: The Secret Start 2003 – Founded by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Nathan Gettings, Joe Lonsdale, and Stephen Cohen. Funded in part by In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture capital arm. Purpose: prevent terrorism using data analytics (post-9/11 mood). 2005–2008 – Built Gotham, a tool for linking intelligence data across agencies. Early deployments classified; reportedly helped track terrorist cells. Real foundation in anti-terrorism data fusion.Hype began: Palantir called itself “the software that caught Bin Laden” (though that’s disputed). ???? 2009–2013: Expansion into Law Enforcement & Private Sector 2009 – Began working with local police departments (e.g., LAPD, NYPD). 2010–2013 – Quietly began work with ICE, CIA, NSA, FBI. Software used for predictive policing, immigration tracking. 2013 – Started commercial division: Palantir Foundry. Early criticisms from civil rights groups over surveillance & profiling.Growth in law enforcement showed real-world adoption.Hype: Claiming to revolutionize industries but few commercial wins yet. ???? 2014–2019: Myth-Building + Secrecy Valuation climbs to $20B without being profitable. Refuses to go public. Builds mystery: “What is Palantir doing?” Used in military targeting, drone missions, and battlefield analysis. Alleged to help in tracking ISIS, but details are murky. Hype Peak: Reputation as a “super AI” platform, yet little transparency or…
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