Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

"Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation."

"The ability of free and democratic societies to prevail requires something more than moral appeal. It requires hard power, and hard power in this century will be built on software."

"The question is not whether A.I. weapons will be built; it is who will build them and for what purpose. Our adversaries will not pause to indulge in theatrical debates about the merits of developing technologies with critical military and national security applications."

"National service should be a universal duty. We should, as a society, seriously consider moving away from an all-volunteer force and only fight the next war if everyone shares in the risk and the cost."

Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the nation that enabled its growth, necessitating participation in national defense. The dominance of apps, particularly the iPhone, may limit creativity and possibilities. Economic growth and security are essential for cultural survival. The effectiveness of free societies requires hard power, particularly in software. The development of A.I. weapons is inevitable, raising concerns about their purpose. National service should be universal, sharing risks and costs. Public servants deserve better compensation, reflecting their importance in society.

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