The Lines We Thought Machines Wouldn’t Cross

The Lines We Thought Machines Wouldn’t Cross

This article was originally publisehd by George Ford Smith at The Mises Institute.  In 2000, the world braced for Y2K. It came with a date and a remedy. There was panic about doomsday, but as other programmers and I stretched the year field from two to four...
Palantir Unmasked: Its Digital Technology Is Tyranny

Palantir Unmasked: Its Digital Technology Is Tyranny

Last week, Palantir Technologies, headed by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp, released a technological manifesto. However, it was more of a dystopian blueprint than anything else. Palantir has unmasked itself, revealing its authoritarian face and desire for control over...