The Nerd Reich (04/21/2026)

05/03/2026

On April 18, government surveillance giant Palantir Technologies published a fascist manifesto on X. In response, I pointed out the screed’s flagrant fascism.

Among other things, it called for Silicon Valley elites to become a militant arm of the state and suggested imposing a system of compulsory military service.

Two days later, on April 20, I received notice that my X account has been permanently suspended. It was the most fascist response possible to a criticism of fascism—and on Hitler’s birthday, no less. Soon, I will have more to say about Palantir’s fascist manifesto, which summarized the main points of The Technological Republic, a recent book by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.

Coincidentally, today’s episode of the Nerd Reich podcast focuses on Purge Palantir, a campaign to raise awareness of the need to get Palantir out of our government and our lives. Purge Palantir is working with organizers across the country to put a spotlight on the company and its abuses—and anyone can join.

I interview Jacinta Gonzalez and João Paulo Connolly, two organizers at the forefront of the struggle. They explain the reason for their campaign, how Palantir is aiding the authoritarian regime—and how you can get involved.

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