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John Brockman

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Literary agent who connected Epstein to scientists

Literary agent and founder of Edge Foundation who served as a key intermediary between Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific community. Organized exclusive dinners where Epstein met scientists. Maintained a relationship with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.

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Founder, Edge Foundation | Literary Agent
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John Brockman appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.

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4 phone numbers listed
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Known Connections (2)

Document Mentions (10)

House OversightNov 11, 2025

AI Narrative Essay Introduction Lacks Concrete Leads

The passage is a generic, philosophical introduction to an AI essay collection with no specific names, transactions, dates, or allegations linking powerful actors to misconduct. It provides no actiona Mentions 1964 death year without context Quotes vague criticism of AI Identifies John Brockman as author/editor

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

John Brockman's email to Jeffrey Epstein mentions sudden death, experimental cancer drug, and Steve Bannon’s alleged role at Biosphere cult

The passage provides several concrete leads: a death of Jonathan Matson linked to Epstein’s circle, a claim about experimental use of Keytruda for prostate cancer by a NASA physicist, and a claim that Epstein received a personal email from John Brockman describing the sudden death of Jonathan Matson, Brockman references his brother Philip C., a NASA physicist, receiving experimental Keytruda treat

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email urging visit to John Brockman in Milan, coordinated by curator Hans Ulrich Obrist

The passage describes a routine networking trip for a well‑known cultural figure, with no concrete allegations, financial transactions, or links to political power. It provides only names and a schedu John Brockman, a prominent American intellectual, was in Milan in November 2011. Hans Ulrich Obrist (HUO) arranged meetings with Italian artists and designers. Miuccia Prada was mentioned as requesti

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Historical essay on AI and cybernetics by John Brockman

The passage is a reflective narrative about the cultural history of AI and cybernetics, mentioning artists and thinkers but providing no concrete leads, allegations, financial flows, or connections to Describes a 2016 Deep Thinking Project meeting in Connecticut. References Norbert Wiener, John Cage, and 1960s cybernetics influence on art. Lists numerous avant‑garde artists and musicians involved

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein invited by literary agent John Brockman to contribute to Edge.org's 2011 Question

The passage shows a direct email from John Brockman, a prominent literary agent and curator of the influential Edge.org platform, inviting Jeffrey Epstein to submit an essay. While it does not contain Email dated 12/31/2010 from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com). Subject line: “Edge Question 2011 – An Invitation”, marked High importance. Brockman references contributions fro

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Book description of 'Deep Thinking' by John Brockman

The passage is a promotional summary of a book on AI with no mention of influential actors engaged in wrongdoing, financial flows, or controversial actions. It provides no actionable investigative lea Title, author, and publication date of the book. List of prominent AI thinkers featured (e.g., Stuart Russell, Max Tegmark). General discussion of AI as a societal issue.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

AI Narrative Essay Introduction with No Specific Leads

The passage is a generic introductory statement about AI narratives and includes no concrete names, transactions, dates, or allegations linking powerful actors to misconduct. It offers no actionable i Mentions the year 1964 and a quote about robot slaves. Calls for identifying mainstream AI community members and dissidents. Signed by John Brockman, New York, 2019.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein mentioning Steve Bannon's alleged 1993 role as CEO of the Biosphere cult

The passage provides a specific, previously unreported claim that Steve Bannon was hired as CEO of the Biosphere project in 1993, linking a high‑profile political figure to a fringe ‘cult‑like’ experi Email sent Feb 6 2017 from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein (personal Gmail address). Mentions that Steve Bannon was hired as CEO of the Biosphere project in 1993. Provides a Slate link that discusse

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email chain linking Jeffrey Epstein to John Brockman and a list of tech elites discussing EDGE annual question invitation

The passage shows a casual invitation email from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein and a distribution list of prominent tech entrepreneurs and scientists. It provides no concrete allegations, financial Jeffrey Epstein corresponded with John Brockman in Dec 2011. A distribution list includes many well‑known tech figures (e.g., Bill Gates, Larry Page, Elon Musk). The email discusses the EDGE annual q

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein invited to coordinate Edge Question 2011 submission via John Brockman

The email shows Epstein receiving a privileged invitation to manage submissions for a high‑profile scientific forum, indicating his access to elite intellectual networks. While it does not directly al Email from John Brockman (literary agent) to Jeffrey Epstein with login credentials for Edge.org sub Date of correspondence: 31 Dec 2010, shortly before Edge Question 2011 publication. Mentions invol

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Email Mentions (10)

John BrockmanFeb 6, 2017

sorry | missed your call

JE, --Last week was misery...On Tuesday, Katinka's' younger brother, Jonathan Matson, was planning on flying in from Boston and having dinner with he

John BrockmanDec 31, 2010

Edge Question 2011 - An Invitation

"Deliciously creative.., the variety astonishes...intellectual skyrockets of stunning brilliance. Nobody in the world is doing what Edge is doing." D

John BrockmanFeb 6, 2017

sorry I missed your call

3E, --Last week was misery.. .On Tuesday, Katinka's' younger brother, Jonathan Matson, was planning on flying in from Boston and having dinner with

John Brockman FSTJan 1, 2019

Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation (Confidential)

Keep it coming. JB

John BrockmanJan 1, 2019

Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation to participate

In the summer of 2009, in a talk at the Bristol (UK) Festival of Ideas, Freeman Dyson articulated a vision for the future. He referenced "The Age Of W

Robert TriversiMar 19, 2018

Email subject of the thread

dear meni am writing you both because i am attaching a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson, a gene-culture co-evolutionist—without th

Robert TriversMar 19, 2018

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dear men i am writing you both because i am attaching a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson, a gene-culture co-evolutionist—without t

Robert TriversMar 18, 2018

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dear men i am writing you both because i am attaching a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson, a gene-culture co-evolutionist—without t

Robert TriversMar 18, 2018

Re:

dear men i am writing you both because i am attaching a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson, a gene-culture co-evolutionist—without t

Robert TriversMar 18, 2018

no subject

dear men i am writing you both because i am attaching a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson, a gene-culture co-evolutionist— without

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