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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: "Charles L. Harper Jr." Subject: Re: Re-send: quick update Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:01:07 +0000 didn;t get the note.. however i agree to all.. with adjustment , first prize 15k send 10 third 5, fqxi. 25 for overhead. re your time , i agree that this time its a no cost. nut would like to explore a more formal realtionship On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Charles L. Harper Jr. < > wrote: Hi Jeffl I am re-sending my note from last Friday (see below). The idea of linking with FQX / Max Tegmark follows two logics having to do with avoiding the "already known-persons bias" which tends to identify hot talent "too late" when a talent-scout like me does research to get a list of key names. The key to getting to the core of innovation is to be sure to include a component in a search to identify relatively unknown persons who are young emerging hot talent. Such people are not unlikely to become well-known in the future, but they are not well-known by reputation now. In any case: FQX is a global talent search network in areas overlapping with research in cryptography, and specializing in outside-the-box thinking. FQX has lots of experience with scientific essay contests. These competitions work well in the community of math and physics whiz-types. (I've done several and they work very well in the reputational dynamics are well-organized by connection with very highly distinguished field innovation leaders.) -- I'd expect Max Tegmark and his colleagues to be quite interested in the topical area of inquiry you are proposing. Again, please see below for my note sent last Friday. Allbest, -Charles Harper Hi Jeff, This is a quick update note on the plan to develop a 2-day meeting of 8-10 people in NYC or Florida to explore the topic: (possible title): {Explorations for investing to open up new domains of deep insight in science and technology. Series) Research Symposium #I. Cryptography and Nature: Are there new deep insights to be discovered? --- in mathematical theory --- in quantum mechanics EFTA00733490 --- in relation to biology I have done enough preliminary research to identify a set of hot names. Some of these are people we would ask for nominations of very bright younger investigators they could draw to our attention to. (For example Artur Ekert and Anton Zelinger.) IDEA: Develop this project initially via the FQXi network via an essay prize contest. Then invite 3 or so of the winners. Possibly this could be age-limited (say to 35 and under?). For a budget, see below. I have two quick questions: I. My next step would be to put out a few key letters (such as to Ekert & Zeilinger) and/or negotiate with FQXi via Max Tegmark. Should I: Take action? or Keep planning for now? 2. On my own role: Because this is an initial exploration and because it is not too big a deal to develop, and because my time is limited dur to the fact that Pm in a new job situation and have already a serious MIT-focused project in process with the Philanthropy Roundtable, I am happy to do this on a no-cost basis presuming a modest effort situation. Or are you looking for a more engaged "fully professional" engagement for this initial exploration? Let me know what you think. Allbest, Charles Ha er Cell: PS. Do you know Vlatko Vedral (Oxford) ? *Budget (conceptual, not negotiated. Off-the-cuff:): Prizes (3): $40,000. Top: $25,000, 2nd: $10,000, 3rd: $5,000 FQXi administration and advertizing: $35,000. Total: $75,000 The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Jeffrey Epstein Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited EFTA00733491 and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. EFTA00733492