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Evolutionary biologist who flew on Epstein's jet to TED in 2002

British evolutionary biologist and author, emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford. Flew on Epstein's private jet in 2002 with Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett, and John Brockman to TED in Monterey, California. Connected through John Brockman's Edge Foundation, which Epstein bankrolled. Mentioned 71 times across 40 Epstein documents, mostly referencing his scientific work.

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British
Notable Positions
Emeritus Fellow, New College, Oxford | Former Charles Simonyi Professor, Oxford
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Richard Dawkins 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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Known Connections (1)

Document Mentions (14)

House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email discussing $500,000 funding for a poetry‑science education project

The passage mentions a modest funding request and a list of prominent scientists, but there are no concrete links to high‑ranking officials, financial misconduct, or sensitive political matters. It of Proposes $500,000 to fund a new Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) course combining poetry Mentions interest from well‑known figures such as Richard Dawkins and Walter Isaacson. Sender is a

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Book Descriptions for Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett Publications

The passage contains only promotional information about books and authors, with no mention of influential actors, financial flows, or misconduct. It offers no investigative leads. Lists titles, publication details, and author biographies. No references to political figures, agencies, or controversial actions.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Email discussing $500,000 funding for a Harvard poetry‑science TV series featuring high‑profile academics and public figures

The passage outlines a proposal to fund a multimedia educational project with well‑known scholars and celebrities. It contains no specific allegations of wrongdoing, financial impropriety, or illegal Proposes $500,000 to launch a TV series combining poetry and science. Lists numerous prominent participants (Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, Lawrence Summers, Al Gore, Mentions coordination with H

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Irrelevant text referencing Richard Dawkins and atheism

The passage contains no actionable information, names, dates, transactions, or allegations linking any powerful actors to misconduct. It is a generic quote and unrelated commentary, offering no invest Contains a quote from Richard Dawkins about memes Mentions an atheist tour bus No mention of officials, financial flows, or legal matters

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Biological essay on group selection and emperor penguins

The passage discusses evolutionary theory and penguin behavior with no mention of political actors, financial flows, or misconduct. It offers no investigative leads. Discusses group selection theory by George Williams and Richard Dawkins. Describes emperor penguin breeding behavior as a collective survival strategy.

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Theological discussion on God, free will, and scientific perspectives

The text contains no actionable investigative leads, mentions no influential actors, financial flows, or misconduct. It is a philosophical commentary unrelated to any power centers or controversies. Mentions Richard Dawkins and Stephen Hawking in context of critiques of religion Discusses the concept of free will and creation myths No specific dates, transactions, or allegations

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Philosophical essay on science vs. religion, no actionable leads

The passage discusses abstract ideas about science, religion, and human behavior without mentioning any individuals, institutions, financial transactions, or misconduct. It provides no concrete leads Debates the relationship between science and religion Mentions Richard Dawkins' book as an example Discusses potential societal impacts of belief systems

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Harvard professor Lisa New proposes $500,000 poetry‑science program featuring high‑profile academics and celebrities

The passage is a promotional email outlining a cultural‑education initiative. It lists many well‑known scholars and public figures, but provides no allegations, financial irregularities, or actionable Email from Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein discussing a $500,000 funding request for a poetry‑science co Mentions involvement of prominent individuals such as Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, Lawrence S

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Philosophical discussion on AI ethics, trolley problems, and bio‑technology without concrete allegations

The passage is a speculative essay on ethics, AI decision‑making, and biotechnology. It contains no specific names, dates, transactions, or actionable leads linking powerful actors to misconduct. Its Mentions AI trolley‑problem scenarios involving a "saintly POTUS" but provides no evidence or contex References evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and general debates on bio‑ethics (e.g., IVF, an

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Theological discussion of Nygren, caritas, and evolutionary psychology

The passage is an academic commentary on theological concepts and evolutionary psychology with no mention of influential political actors, financial transactions, or misconduct. It offers no actionabl Compares Nygren's view of agape to Catholic caritas References evolutionary psychology concepts like inclusive fitness Mentions scholars such as William Hamilton, E.O. Wilson, Richard Dawkins, John C

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Evolutionary Game Theory and Signaling Theory Discussion – No Direct Investigative Leads

The passage is an academic exposition on evolutionary biology concepts and cites well‑known scientists. It contains no references to political figures, financial transactions, legal matters, or intell Describes John Maynard Smith's integration of game theory with evolutionary biology. Explains signaling theory and its challenge to the notion of honest animal communication. Cites Richard Dawkins an

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Bibliographic citations from a House Oversight document

The passage consists solely of book and article citations with no mention of individuals, transactions, or actions. It provides no actionable investigative leads, controversy, or novel information lin List of academic works on philosophy, biology, and theology References to authors such as E.O. Wilson, Richard Dawkins, Aquinas, Aristotle, Kant

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Harvard literary and science interview series with various scholars and public figures

The document lists interview topics and participants without any mention of financial transactions, misconduct, or controversial actions involving high‑profile officials. It provides no actionable inv Interviews feature Richard Dawkins, David Coleman, Peter Galison, Walter Isaacson, Ray Dalio, and ot Topics include poetry, evolution, Einstein, coding, and conservation. Affiliated institutions: Har

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House OversightNov 11, 2025

Harvard literary documentary series featuring numerous scholars and public figures

The passage lists interviewees and filming locations for a cultural documentary. It contains no allegations, financial flows, or misconduct, and only mentions high‑profile individuals in a benign acad Features Lawrence Summers, Al Gore, Richard Dawkins, Ray Dalio, and others discussing literature and Filmed at Harvard facilities, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Emily Dickinson’s home, and other cultural

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Email Mentions (15)

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: writing up proposal

Dear Jeffrey, Larry has told me that you and a friend would like to contribute to my project (hallelujah and thank you a million times, Jeffrey) and

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: poetry and science

Dear Jeffrey, Apropos of our conversation of a few minutes ago, This proposal went to someone I thought was interested in the environment and science

Lisa NewOct 27, 2014

writing up proposal

Dear Jeffrey, Larry has told me that you and a friend would like to contribute to my project (hallelujah and thank you a million times, Jeffrey) and

Peter AldhousJan 1, 2019

URGENT: BuzzFeed News inquiry re allegations of sexual harassment

Dr. Krauss: As you know, I'm a reporter for BuzzFeed News who has been investigating sexual misconduct allegations against you. As we've already disc

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: and....another bit of advice ...P on WA

politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Tom Menino Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Sir Mervyn Kin

Lisa NewDec 7, 2015

Re: and....another bit of advice ...2P on WA

politicians I have taped Bill Clinton Al Gore, John McCain Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Tom Menino Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Sir Mervyn Kin

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: poetry and science

Dear Jeffrey, Apropos of our conversation of a few minutes ago, This proposal went to someone I thought was interested in the environment and scienc

Lisa NewDec 2, 2014

poetry and science

Dear Jeffrey, Apropos of our conversation of a few minutes ago, This proposal went to someone I thought was interested in the environment and scienc

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: writing up proposal

Dear Jeffrey, Larry has told me that you and a friend would like to contribute to my project (hallelujah and thank you a million times, Jeffrey) and

Lisa New isDec 2, 2014

poetry and science

Dear Jeffrey, Apropos of our conversation of a few minutes ago, This proposal went to someone I thought was interested in the environment and science

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