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This document appears to be a printed article or webpage, likely from 2017, highlighting Jeffrey Epstein's philanthropic support for science through the Lifeboat Foundation and the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard. It contrasts Epstein's private funding with proposed federal budget cuts to science under the Trump administration. The text includes a testimonial from biologist Robert Trivers, who praises Epstein's intellect and 'no-strings' financial support.
People (12)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffery Epstein | American Financier and Philanthropist |
Subject of the article; praised for funding science (Note: Spelled both 'Jeffery' and 'Jeffrey' in text)
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| Martin Nowak | Scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Gregory Benford | Scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Lee Smolin | Scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Seth Lloyd | Scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Lawrence Krauss | Scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Marvin Minsky | Artificial Intelligence scientist |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Gerard ‘t Hooft | Nobel Laureate |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| David Gross | Nobel Laureate |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Frank Wilczek | Nobel Laureate |
Listed in association with Epstein/Foundation
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| Donald Trump | President of the United States |
Mentioned regarding proposed federal budget cuts to science
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| Robert Trivers | Evolutionary biologist and sociobiologist |
Recipient of support from Epstein; provides a testimonial quote
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Organizations (4)
Timeline (1 events)
2003
Establishment of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University
Harvard University
Jeffrey Epstein
Harvard University
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Relationships (3)
Trivers quote: 'Jeffrey’s donations have permitted me to work on whatever I choose... Jeffrey’s support included discussions with him...'
In 2003, the Foundation established the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University, providing a $35 million gift
Listed in first paragraph of associates/scientists
Key Quotes (3)
"I have helped scientists for 20 years and I don’t really believe that you can say you fully understand a particular problem, unless your ideas can be tested against solid evidence... But to tackle those problem you need resources, and if you have them the results can be marvellous."Source
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"Jeffrey’s donations have permitted me to work on whatever I choose, in whatever way I choose."Source
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"Jeffrey’s support included discussions with him, which were valuable mostly because he is extremely bright, open-minded and widely travelled."Source
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Martin Nowak, Gregory Benford, Lee Smolin, Seth Lloyd, Lawrence Krauss, Artificial Intelligence scientist,
Marvin Minsky and Nobel Laureates Gerard ‘t Hooft, David Gross and Frank Wilczek.
Marvin Minsky and Nobel Laureates Gerard ‘t Hooft, David Gross and Frank Wilczek.
In 2003, the Foundation established the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University, providing a
$35 million gift to the university. The program is one of the first to study the evolution of molecular biology
with the primary use of mathematics. It also became one of the first departments to develop a mathematical
model to show how cancer cells evolve as infectious bacteria and viruses such as HIV.
$35 million gift to the university. The program is one of the first to study the evolution of molecular biology
with the primary use of mathematics. It also became one of the first departments to develop a mathematical
model to show how cancer cells evolve as infectious bacteria and viruses such as HIV.
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American Financier and Philanthropist, Jeffery Epstein
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While Jeffrey has donated large sums of money to help find a cure for cancer and infectious diseases, President
Trump’s proposed budget seeks an $82 million cut for the center that works on vaccine-preventable and
respiratory diseases, such as influenza and measles.
Trump’s proposed budget seeks an $82 million cut for the center that works on vaccine-preventable and
respiratory diseases, such as influenza and measles.
Trump’s budget also proposes a cut of $186 million from programs at CDC’s center on HIV/AIDS, viral
hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis prevention. One of the biggest cuts, however, is $222
million for the agency’s chronic disease prevention programs, which are designed to help people prevent
diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and obesity.
hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis prevention. One of the biggest cuts, however, is $222
million for the agency’s chronic disease prevention programs, which are designed to help people prevent
diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and obesity.
“I have helped scientists for 20 years and I don’t really believe that you can say you fully understand a
particular problem, unless your ideas can be tested against solid evidence,” Jeffery said. “But to tackle those
problem you need resources, and if you have them the results can be marvellous. For example, in one simple
and elegant equation, mathematics managed to describe the whole motion of the planets that alluded men for
ages.”
particular problem, unless your ideas can be tested against solid evidence,” Jeffery said. “But to tackle those
problem you need resources, and if you have them the results can be marvellous. For example, in one simple
and elegant equation, mathematics managed to describe the whole motion of the planets that alluded men for
ages.”
A Helping Hand Goes A Long Way
Private donors who help fund science-based research and projects, such as Jeffery, are making a huge
difference. When federal dollars become tight, the donors who step in become the real heroes. And while
private funds are not usually as large as federal funds, these donations can go a long way in terms of finding
cures for diseases.
difference. When federal dollars become tight, the donors who step in become the real heroes. And while
private funds are not usually as large as federal funds, these donations can go a long way in terms of finding
cures for diseases.
For example, HIV/AIDS was once viewed as a death sentence in the 1980s, but years of privately-funded
research have helped scientists understand the basic biology of viruses and the workings on DNA. The Program
for Evolutionary Dynamics, funded by Jeffery, is now conducting research in mapping colon cancer resistance
to inhibitor drugs, mapping the progression of pancreatic cancer, targeting the topology of minority mutations
that drive tumor growth and creating a database to predict and minimize resistance to HIV drugs.
research have helped scientists understand the basic biology of viruses and the workings on DNA. The Program
for Evolutionary Dynamics, funded by Jeffery, is now conducting research in mapping colon cancer resistance
to inhibitor drugs, mapping the progression of pancreatic cancer, targeting the topology of minority mutations
that drive tumor growth and creating a database to predict and minimize resistance to HIV drugs.
Robert Trivers is an evolutionary biologist and sociobiologist, who some consider to be one of the most
influential evolutionary theorists alive today. Robert is one of the scientists who has received support from
Jeffrey.
influential evolutionary theorists alive today. Robert is one of the scientists who has received support from
Jeffrey.
“Jeffrey’s donations have permitted me to work on whatever I choose, in whatever way I choose,” Robert said.
“Most of this is theoretical work. I think I have recently solved the problem of “honour killings” in terms of the
effects of repeated first cousin marriages (Muslim) and long histories of within caste endogamy (Hindu).
Jeffrey’s support included discussions with him, which were valuable mostly because he is extremely bright,
open-minded and widely travelled. They key is that he gives me consistent, warm support without me having to
write endless applications for grants, and trusts me to put it to good use, as indeed I do.”
“Most of this is theoretical work. I think I have recently solved the problem of “honour killings” in terms of the
effects of repeated first cousin marriages (Muslim) and long histories of within caste endogamy (Hindu).
Jeffrey’s support included discussions with him, which were valuable mostly because he is extremely bright,
open-minded and widely travelled. They key is that he gives me consistent, warm support without me having to
write endless applications for grants, and trusts me to put it to good use, as indeed I do.”
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