Notice of Book Club Event for 'The Technological Republic'

Shosukabu.com Inc. (Headquarters: Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and Chairman: Yutaka Yamanaka, hereinafter 'the Company') announces that it will hold a book club event themed on 'The Technological Republic: The Future of State, Military Power, and Technology' (by Alexander C. Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska), co-hosted with the Nerima Political Research Association and the Civil Affairs Division 8 Surveillance Committee.

In the introduction to the Japanese edition, this book is presented as a highly-discussed work by the co-founder of Palantir Technologies, questioning how technology should be utilized for social transformation and the future of the nation.

A major characteristic of this book is its strong criticism of Silicon Valley for being overly biased toward convenient consumer products, thereby retreating from involvement in national challenges and public purposes. In the official introduction, it is argued that as we enter the AI era, the software industry must reconnect with national missions for the West to maintain its superiority and protect freedom. It indicates a call to reconstruct the cooperative relationship between the government and the technology industry, much like during the World War II era.

Furthermore, this book perceives the role of technology companies not merely as private businesses, but as deeply intertwined with national security, military power, industrial competitiveness, and the preservation of democracy. The Japanese edition's introduction also brings to the forefront a sense of crisis regarding the nation losing its ambition and interest in science and technology, and the widening innovation gap between hostile nations and the Western world.

At this book club, discussions will focus primarily on the relationship between states and technology companies in the AI era, the connection between military power and innovation, the role of private technology in public good, and the competitiveness of Western nations along with the future of democracy. It aims to be a valuable place for learning and dialogue for those interested in security, industrial policy, AI, national strategy, and the relationship between technology and politics.

Book Introduction URL: https://x.gd/Z21FI

Author Profiles

Alexander C. Karp Co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies. Palantir provides AI-driven decision-making software for critical organizations, including government and defense sectors.

Nicholas W. Zamiska Co-author of this book, introduced in overseas reviews and bibliographic information as Mr. Karp's longtime aide who co-authored the book.

Event Overview

Theme: 'The Technological Republic: The Future of State, Military Power, and Technology' Book Club Organizer: Shosukabu.com Inc. Co-organizers: Nerima Political Research Association, Civil Affairs Division 8 Surveillance Committee Date: Late April 2026 (Scheduled) Format: Online via Zoom Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required) Application Method: Please apply by emailing [email protected] with the subject line 'Desire to Participate in Technological Republic Book Club'.

Instructor Profile

Yutaka Yamanaka

Born in December 1976, representing the '76 generation. An activist investor, art collector, philanthropist, political sponsor, election consultant, policy advisor, social activist, and Akita dog enthusiast. Internationally recognized as an 'activist investor who understands technology,' he is historically the first Japanese person to build assets of over 150 billion yen purely through investments.

In the early 2010s, he focused on NVIDIA, which develops GPGPU and artificial intelligence-related semiconductors, as an investment target, executing an investment of over 2 billion yen. As a result, he achieved returns of over 100 times, becoming the first Japanese billionaire purely as an investor.

Graduated as valedictorian from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo. Graduate School of Columbia University (Financial Engineering