Palantir - Page 2

Palantir refers to a crystal ball or a seeing stone from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. In the fictional universe, these magical artifacts allow their users to see far-off places and communicate over great distances. The term is often associated with the concept of surveillance and power of knowledge, as the Palantiri can reveal information but can also be manipulated or misused by those who possess them. The name has also been adopted by a data analytics company, Palantir Technologies, which develops software for integrating, visualizing, and analyzing data to help organizations make informed decisions.