The Bridge Is Open: Deeds, Not Words

The Bridge Is Open: Deeds, Not Words

Alex Karp told Politico Playbook this week that he has been a Democrat his whole life and that Palantir’s products are “essentially progressive.” I’m not going to argue with him. I’m going to offer him a bridge. Here is something I know as a Black American. There are few populations of humans on this earth more willing to accept an apology than we are. We have forgiven more than most nations have ever been asked to forgive. But we also know the difference between an apology and a news cycle. So, Mr. Karp: say sorry and mean it. Then show it. Open Palantir’s immigration enforcement work to independent review. Let an outside governance layer verify that your products do what you say they do. Put your commitments on a calendar, not in an interview. If your products are essentially progressive, put that claim to the test. Facta, non verba. Deeds, not words. The bridge is open. Albert “Adept” Johnson Jr. Founder, BridgeForge Protocols We build what holds when systems drift.