Palantir was just too on the nose, they’re basically saying “we’re evil, this is evil”, which is super creepy in a “what the hell is wrong with you” kind of way.
Anduril means “Flame of the West”. So for a California based weapons manufacturer, it’s kinda perfect.
I’m not saying these are good people or anything, just that of all the tolkien-named business, Anduril is probably the best named one.
What is it with tech bros/awful businesses bastardising Tolkien’s creations? Palantir, Anduril…
Because they read the books, but were fans of Sauron.
Palantir was just too on the nose, they’re basically saying “we’re evil, this is evil”, which is super creepy in a “what the hell is wrong with you” kind of way.
Anduril means “Flame of the West”. So for a California based weapons manufacturer, it’s kinda perfect.
I’m not saying these are good people or anything, just that of all the tolkien-named business, Anduril is probably the best named one.
They think they’re Aragorn and we’re orcs.