From: "Charles L. Harper Jr." <MIMIII

From: "Charles L. Harper Jr." <MIMIII > To: Jeffrey Epstein [email protected]> Subject: quick update Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:48:42 +0000 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 --- 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: 1. 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 I'm 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 Harper 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: EFTA00760380 $5,000 FQXi administration and advertizing: $35,000. Total: $75,000 EFTA00760381