John Brockman
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Business associate |
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J.E.
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Communicated with |
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Roy Walford
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Friend |
6
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1 | |
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Max Tegmark
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Editor contributor |
6
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2 | |
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Steve Bannon
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Contemporaries potential overlap |
5
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1 | |
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Philip Fong
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Siblings |
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1 | |
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J.E.
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Communicated |
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Professional intellectual |
5
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1 | |
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person
Edge
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Editor publisher to contributors |
5
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1 | |
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Alison Gopnik
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Professional editorial |
5
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1 | |
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Stephen Wolfram
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Professional editorial |
5
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1 | |
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Pinker
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Professional editorial |
5
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1 | |
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Robert Trivers
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Adversarial critical |
5
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1 | |
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Professional admiration |
5
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1 | |
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Seth Lloyd
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Professional collaborator |
5
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1 | |
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Judea Pearl
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Professional collaborator |
5
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1 | |
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Stuart Russell
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Professional collaborator |
5
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1 | |
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George Dyson
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Professional collaborator |
5
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1 | |
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Daniel C. Dennett
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Professional collaborator |
5
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Edge
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Editor contributor |
5
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1 | |
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Pinker
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Professional collaborative |
5
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1 | |
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Stewart Brand
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Professional collaborative |
5
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1 | |
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Hans Ulrich Obrist
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Friend |
5
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1 | |
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person
Daron Acemoglu
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Client |
5
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1 | |
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person
Julian Barbour
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Client |
5
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Panel discussion 'GUEST, GHOST, HOST: MACHINE!' | City Hall, London | View |
| N/A | N/A | John Brockman represented the 'Biosphere crowd' as a literary agent, sending writers to work with... | Biosphere project location | View |
| N/A | N/A | Social gathering or dinner event | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Formal dinner or gathering involving scientists and intellectuals. | Indoors | View |
| N/A | N/A | The EDGE Annual Question | Global/Online (www.edge.org) | View |
| 2019-02-19 | N/A | National Publication Date for the book 'Deep Thinking'. | National | View |
| 2017-03-24 | N/A | Paul Krassner sent a book proposal to a person named John Brockman, seeking literary representati... | N/A | View |
| 2017-02-06 | N/A | John Brockman proposes a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he will be 'In the office this aft... | John Brockman's office | View |
| 2016-09-01 | N/A | Meeting of the Deep Thinking Project with book contributors. | Mayflower Grace Hotel, Wash... | View |
| 2016-01-01 | N/A | Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 | Frankfurt | View |
| 2011-11-01 | N/A | John Brockman's visit to Milan | Milan, Italy | View |
| 2005-10-01 | N/A | A series of four phone calls were received for J.E. from Nadia, Sarah, John Brockman, and Tatum. | Unknown | View |
| 1973-01-01 | N/A | Establishment of Brockman, Inc. | N/A | View |
EFTA00026717.pdf
This document contains six pages of handwritten phone message slips from a spiral-bound notebook, dated between September 19, 2005, and October 3, 2005. The messages are primarily addressed to 'J.E.' or 'Mr. J. Epstein'. While many callers are redacted, visible names include 'G.M.' (likely Ghislaine Maxwell), John Brockman, Jerry Goldsmith, and Sandy Berger. Notable messages include a female individual being unable to visit due to sickness, someone asking if Epstein 'want[s] Swedish guy', and a request for arrival time instructions for the following day.
EFTA00018466.pdf
This document is a collection of news clips from July 31, 2019, primarily focusing on Jeffrey Epstein. It details his unusual dream of seeding the human race with his DNA, his long-standing fascination with transhumanism and eugenics, and his cultivation of relationships with prominent scientists through financial backing and social events. The articles also mention various scientists who attended his gatherings, their impressions of him, and the financial transactions made by Epstein's foundations to related organizations and individuals.
EFTA00007872.pdf
This document contains a series of scanned FBI evidence pages featuring handwritten telephone message slips addressed to "J.E." (presumably Jeffrey Epstein). The messages, dated October 1 and 2, 2005, record calls from Sandy Berger, John Brockman, and Jerry Goldsmith, with specific requests for callbacks.
EFTA00006374.pdf
This document contains handwritten phone message slips from October 2005 and a printed computer message log from April 11, 2005. Notable callers include Sandy Berger (former National Security Advisor) and John Brockman (literary agent). The logs mention renovation work on a gym in Paris involving 'Pinto' (likely designer Alberto Pinto), updates on individuals obtaining aesthetician licenses, and general scheduling matters.
EFTA00003407.pdf
This document is a photograph labeled with the evidence identifier EFTA00003407. It depicts a group of men seated at what appears to be a formal dinner. The individuals strongly resemble key figures from Jeffrey Epstein's circle of scientific associates, specifically Martin Nowak (center) and Lawrence Krauss (right), with John Brockman likely on the left. No text is present other than the evidence stamp.
EFTA00003406.pdf
A photograph showing two individuals, identified visually as literary agent John Brockman (left) and physicist Freeman Dyson (right), posing together at an indoor social event. Brockman is holding a plate of food. The only text present is the file identifier EFTA00003406 in the bottom right corner.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016984.jpg
This document is a page from a book (page 181), stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It acts as an introduction to an essay by Stephen Wolfram, written by the founder of 'The Reality Club' and 'Edge.org' (historically John Brockman). The text details the narrator's long-standing professional relationship with Wolfram, spanning from a meeting in the narrator's NYC living room in the 1980s to a recorded interview about AI in Cambridge, MA, four years prior to the text's writing.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016946.jpg
This document appears to be a narrative excerpt written by literary agent John Brockman recounting a trip to Milan in November 2011. It details how his friend, art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (HUO), facilitated meetings for him with high-profile figures like Enzo Mari and Miuccia Prada. The text also describes a collaborative panel event in London involving Brockman, HUO, and other intellectuals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016819.jpg
This document appears to be page 16 of a book introduction or preface written by literary agent John Brockman in New York, 2019. The text discusses the narrative surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and introduces a collection of essays on the subject. The page bears a Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016819', indicating it was produced as part of a US House Oversight Committee investigation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016813.jpg
This document is page 10 of a memoir or essay (likely by literary agent John Brockman), marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp, suggesting it was evidence in a congressional investigation (likely regarding Epstein's ties to science/academia). The text details the narrator's pivotal experiences in the mid-1960s bridging art and science, including a visit to MIT to see a mainframe computer and a 1967 visit to Menlo Park to assist Stewart Brand with the 'Whole Earth Catalog.' It discusses the influence of cybernetics, Marshall McLuhan, and Norbert Wiener on the narrator's intellectual development.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016809.jpg
This document is a Table of Contents page (page 6) from a publication regarding Artificial Intelligence, marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp (016809). It lists essays by prominent scientists and thinkers including Seth Lloyd and Max Tegmark, with an introduction by John Brockman. The document appears to be part of evidence collected regarding ties between academia/science figures (specifically those associated with Brockman's Edge Foundation) and the Epstein investigation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.jpg
This document is a Penguin Press marketing summary for John Brockman's book 'Deep Thinking: Twenty-Five Ways of Looking at AI,' slated for publication on February 19, 2019. The text highlights Brockman's role in assembling prominent scientists and thinkers—such as Steven Pinker, Max Tegmark, and Stephen Wolfram—to discuss the implications of Artificial Intelligence. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp (016804), indicating it was gathered as evidence, likely due to Brockman's known association with Jeffrey Epstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027805.jpg
This document is a log of digital messages from June 17, 2019, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the email 'e:jeeitunes@gmail.com') and a redacted individual. The conversation revolves around a list of prominent intellectuals and scientists, including Melanie Walker, Seth Lloyd, Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky, and Martin Novak, seemingly in the context of the 'Edge' foundation. The exchange specifically praises literary agent John Brockman as a 'genius,' with Epstein remarking that 'most' people like him are 'dead.'
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023456.jpg
This document is a communication from John Brockman, Editor & Publisher of the Edge Foundation, Inc., containing 'Editorial Marching Orders' for the annual EDGE Question. It provides strict guidelines for contributors (avoiding politics, self-promotion, and common scientific tropes) and instructions for the press regarding the use of the content. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp, indicating it was part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein (who was a known donor/associate of Brockman and Edge), though Epstein is not explicitly named in this specific text.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023455.jpg
This document is an internal email or press draft from John Brockman (Edge.org) announcing 'The EDGE Question 2012.' It solicits essays on the topic of 'deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation[s]' from a network of intellectuals. The document lists submission deadlines for mid-January 2012, acknowledges Steven Pinker for suggesting the topic, and thanks advisors Stewart Brand, Kevin Kelly, and George Dyson. The document includes a House Oversight Bates stamp (023455), indicating it is part of a collection of documents likely related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's association with Brockman and the scientific community.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023454.jpg
This document is an email thread from December 2011 between literary agent John Brockman and Jeffrey Epstein. Brockman originally sent a mass invitation to a 'Who's Who' of tech and science leaders (including Gates, Bezos, Musk, Zuckerberg) to answer the Edge.org 2012 Annual Question. Epstein responded with a philosophical paragraph about biology being based in deception, to which Brockman replied encouragingly, 'Keep it coming.'
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023439.jpg
This document appears to be a biographical sheet or marketing material produced for the House Oversight Committee (Bates stamp 023439). It details the professional backgrounds of Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein, highlighting their academic roles and publications. It concludes with a description of Brockman, Inc., the literary agency founded by John Brockman, defining its focus on authors of 'the third culture.'
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029163.jpg
In this March 2018 email exchange, Robert Trivers writes to David Haig and Jeffrey Epstein offering to add them to a mailing list associated with Gordon Getty ('Gruterites'). Trivers uses the email to harshly critique John Brockman's EDGE organization while effusively praising Haig as a geneticist and Epstein as a 'financial/mathematical mind of exceptional quality.' David Haig replies the next morning, politely declining the invitation to join the mailing list.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029154.jpg
This is an email from Robert Trivers to David Haig and Jeffrey Epstein dated March 19, 2018. Trivers informs them he plans to add them to a mailing list associated with Gordon Getty ('Gruterites') unless they object, while simultaneously criticizing John Brockman and the EDGE program. The email serves to introduce Haig and Epstein to one another, praising Haig as a top geneticist and Epstein as having an exceptional financial and mathematical mind.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025147.jpg
This document is a page from the 'Brockman, Inc. Hotlist' prepared for the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair. It lists the agency's representation at the fair (John Brockman, Katinka Matson, Russell Weinberger, Max Brockman) and details publishing rights and descriptions for two upcoming books: 'Balance of Power' by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, and 'The Janus Point' by Julian Barbour. The document carries a House Oversight stamp, indicating it is part of a government investigation, likely related to John Brockman's known ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029902.jpg
A document from John Brockman, Editor & Publisher of Edge.org, providing strict editorial guidelines to contributors for an upcoming 'Edge Question' response (likely the annual question). He explicitly forbids political discussion (mentioning Obama, Bush, Clinton, Palin) and self-promotion, urging writers to be imaginative and 'go deeper than the news.' The document concludes with a large compilation of positive press quotes about Edge.org from international media outlets and bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016226.jpg
This document appears to be page 6 of a book or report, specifically a Table of Contents and Introduction written by John Brockman regarding Artificial Intelligence. It details the 'Deep Thinking Project,' initiated at a meeting in September 2016 at the Mayflower Grace Hotel in Washington, CT. The page lists contributions from prominent scientists including Seth Lloyd, Judea Pearl, Stuart Russell, George Dyson, and Daniel C. Dennett. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it is part of a congressional investigation record.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.jpg
This document is a Penguin Press marketing one-sheet for John Brockman's book 'Deep Thinking: Twenty-Five Ways of Looking at AI,' scheduled for publication on February 19, 2019. It describes the book as a collection of essays from prominent scientists and thinkers (including Stephen Wolfram, Steven Pinker, and Max Tegmark) discussing the future and risks of Artificial Intelligence. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation, likely related to Brockman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016363.jpg
The author recounts arriving in Milan in November 2011, where curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (HUO) had arranged meetings with prominent figures like Enzo Mari and Miuccia Prada. The text describes HUO's intense work ethic and influence, as well as a recent collaboration between the author and HUO on an art and science panel in London.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014272.jpg
This document is a page from a telephone message log dated October 1, 2005, showing four messages for 'J.E.', likely Jeffrey Epstein. Callers named Nadia, Sarah, John Brockman, and Tatum contacted J.E., with most requesting a return call. A partially illegible message from Sarah refers to a potential activity scheduled between 11 AM and 4 PM.
Instructions for Edge contribution
Instructions on how to write for the 'Edge Question', forbidding political topics and self-promotion, followed by a list of press accolades.
Epstein's entry into scientific community
Brockman did not respond to requests for comment.
sorry I missed your call
Email from Brockman to Epstein apologizing for a missed call. He shares news of the sudden death of his acquaintance Katinka's brother, an update on his own brother's cancer treatment, and an anecdote about representing the Biosphere 'cult' and Steve Bannon's involvement as its CEO.
sorry I missed your call
An email from John Brockman to Jeffrey Epstein apologizing for a missed call. It details the recent death of his partner's brother, his own brother's cancer treatment plan, and an anecdote about representing the Biosphere project in the 90s, mentioning Steve Bannon's involvement.
No Subject
An implied phone call from Epstein to Brockman, referenced in the email's subject line 'sorry I missed your call'.
EDITORIAL MARCHING ORDERS / TO THE EDGE PRESS LIST
Instructions for the annual EDGE Question essays, setting guidelines for content (no politics, no self-promotion) and providing usage rights for the press.
The EDGE Question 2012
Announcement of the 2012 EDGE Question ('What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation?'), submission guidelines, and press embargo details.
Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation (Confident...
Short encouragement: 'Keep it coming. JB'
Re: The EDGE Annual Question 2012 - Invitation to partici...
Invitation to participate in the 2012 Annual Question for Edge.org, referencing Freeman Dyson.
Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation (Confident...
Philosophical statement about mathematics being universal truths and biology being based in deception.
Invitation to tea
Requests presence for tea at Prada headquarters
Request a meeting
Meeting request
URGENT! URGENT!
Announcing John Brockman's arrival and insisting recipients visit him.
No Subject
Message taken at 7:10 PM. John Brockman telephoned from (212) 595-0208 and requested a call back.
Telephone call at 7:10 PM
John Brockman telephoned from (212) 595-0208 and requested a call back.
Phone Message
A phone message was taken for J.E. from John Brockman at 7:10 PM. He requested a call back at 212-595-0208.
Introduction of Epstein to scientists
Brockman hosted a dinner at Indian Summer restaurant.
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