File 033015
Email Exchange About Huffington Post Article and Scientific Funding Questions (File 033015)
Email correspondence between Masha Drokova and Jeffrey Epstein regarding questions for a Huffington Post article about his scientific funding and donations to researchers.
Summary
Masha Drokova reaches out to Jeffrey Epstein with questions for a Huffington Post article about his financial support of scientists, particularly during budget cuts. She requests quotes addressing how he has helped scientists thrive and his support of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics. Epstein responds with a philosophical reflection on scientific understanding and breakthroughs in science and technology. The email includes a confidentiality notice and copyright disclaimer.
From: jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]Sent: 8/24/2017 6:01:15 PMTo: Masha DrokovaSubject: Re: Questions for articleImportance: HighI have helped scientists for 20 years. I dont bleive you can say you fully understand a problem unless yourideas can be tested against the evidence. . mathermatics described in one simple equation the motion of theplanets that had alluded men for ages. . When asked what was the most important scientific invention for mostpeople. . though people like me said air conditioning? the consensus was ,„ eyeglasses. letting people readpast the age of 40.On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 1:22 AM, Masha DrokovaJeffrey,wrote:Huffington Post is almost done with their article. They need couple answers to use them for your quotes.Please see below.Questions for you:1. As a result of Trump's budget cuts, more scientists are turning to private donors for funds. How have youhelped these scientists thrive during this time in particular?2. Why do you think it's important to have funded the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics and how will thisprogram help us in the future?Questions for a scientist (can I ask Martin to answer and quote him)?1. How has Jeffery Epstein's donations helped you advance your research?Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Would appreciate speedy response.Thank you!Mashaplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 033015