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> I've always found Palantir terrifying. The name itself is just so brazen.

For those who missed the reference, it refers to the all-seeing stone used by the (spoiler!) evil wizard Sarumon.

Depending on your political persuasion, you may find that to be a very fitting name. But I'm surprised that the founders would have chosen it.



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