The Plan to defraud US Taxpayers Billions started at the Epstein funded "Billionaires Dinner" attended by Tech Pioneers.

The "Billionaires' Dinner" refers to a series of annual elite gatherings organized by the Edge Foundation, a nonprofit run by literary agent John Brockman. These events, often held in conjunction with the TED conference, brought together prominent scientists, intellectuals, tech leaders, and billionaires for discussions on innovation, science, technology, and big ideas like quantum computing, evolutionary dynamics, and the origins of life. They evolved from earlier iterations called the "Digerati Dinner" or "Millionaires' Dinner" and were described as high-energy networking sessions emphasizing themes of money, power, and intellectual exchange. The dinners ran from the late 1990s until around 2015, with the last recorded one in March of that year. Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and financier, was deeply involved as the foundation's largest donor, contributing $638,000 between 2001 and 2017—funding travel, conferences, and meetings that book sales couldn't cover. His donations peaked at least $50,000 annually from 2009 to 2011, with a final $30,000 in 2015. Epstein attended multiple dinners (including 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2011), using them to network with influential figures and gain credibility as a "science philanthropist." He sometimes brought associates like Sarah Kellen (alleged to have helped arrange his abuses), who attended the 2002 dinner and a 2003 science dinner. Epstein's presence continued even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, including at the 2011 event. The events have drawn scrutiny for overlapping with Epstein's flight logs and social circle, suggesting they served as hunting grounds for his networking. Below are details on guests for the most prominently documented years, based on available reports and photos (note: full lists may have been scrubbed from some sources post-scandal, and not all attendees are confirmed for every interaction). ### 2002 Dinner (Monterey, CA, at TED Conference) This event overlapped significantly with Epstein's private jet passengers en route to TED, including scientists flown on his plane. Epstein brought Sarah Kellen and was photographed with others; the guest list has been linked to his flight manifests, with several names appearing in both. | Notable Guests | Notes/Connections | |----------------|-------------------| | John Brockman | Edge Foundation creator; seen with Epstein associates like Cindy Lopez and a minor named Banu Kucukkoylu. | | Katinka Matson | Brockman's wife; flew on Epstein's jet to TED. | | Steven Pinker | Cognitive scientist; flew on Epstein's jet. | | Richard Dawkins | Evolutionary biologist; flew on Epstein's jet. | | Daniel Dennett | Philosopher; flew on Epstein's jet. | | Sarah Kellen | Epstein's alleged assistant in abuses; attended and photographed. | | Banu Kucukkoylu | Minor (age ~12); flew on Epstein's jet 27+ times post-2001 with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others; photographed with Brockman. | | Cindy Lopez | In Epstein's black book and flight manifests; seen with Brockman. | | Richard Cook | Disney exec; on Epstein's flight manifests (not pictured at dinner). | | Caroline/Carolyn Miller | Child Mind Institute founder; pictured at dinner. | ### 2004 Dinner (Monterey, CA, at Indian Summer Restaurant) Epstein attended and discussed quantum effects in life's origins with physicist Seth Lloyd. He was highlighted for endowing a Harvard program on evolutionary dynamics. Conversations covered cosmology, psychology, and tech innovation. | Notable Guests | Role/Notes | |----------------|------------| | Jeff Bezos | Amazon founder | | Jackie Bezos | Jeff Bezos' companion | | Sergey Brin | Google co-founder | | Larry Page | Google co-founder | | Eric Schmidt | Google CEO | | Pierre Omidyar | eBay founder | | Pam Omidyar | Pierre Omidyar's companion | | Steve Case | AOL founder | | Jeffrey Epstein | Financier and donor | | Chris Anderson | TED curator and Wired editor | | Stewart Brand | Whole Earth Catalog creator | | Kevin Kelly | Wired co-founder | | Seth Lloyd | Quantum physicist | | Alan Guth | Cosmologist | | Paul Steinhardt | Cosmologist | | Leonard Susskind | Theoretical physicist | | Steven Strogatz | Mathematician | | Martin Seligman | Psychologist | | Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi | Psychologist | | Daniel Gilbert | Psychologist | | Nancy Etcoff | Psychologist | | Megan Smith | Tech executive | | Kara Swisher | Tech journalist | | Michael Wolff | Media columnist | | Yossi Vardi | Investor | | (Full list includes ~40 others like Pam Alexander, Dan Dubno, Katrina Heron, etc.) | Various scientists, media figures, and execs | ### 2011 Dinner (Long Beach, CA, at TED Conference) Held in March, less than two years after Epstein's prison release for child sex solicitation. He appeared in the background of photos but wasn't officially listed. Attendees included tech giants; Epstein also joined a related master class on human nature in St. Helena, CA. | Notable Guests | Role/Notes | |----------------|------------| | Jeff Bezos | Amazon founder | | Elon Musk | Tesla/SpaceX founder | | Sergey Brin | Google co-founder | | Marissa Mayer | Yahoo exec (later CEO) | | Jeffrey Epstein | In background of photo with Zack Bogue | These events have been criticized post-Epstein scandal for enabling his access to power brokers, with some photos and references removed from Edge.org. While ostensibly about intellectual discourse, they facilitated Epstein's influence in elite circles.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Microsoft's Alleged Fraudulent Job Certifications: The H-1B Visa Controversy Amid Layoffs

Image
  In the tech industry, where innovation drives rapid change, workforce dynamics often spark heated debates. One such issue has recently centered on Microsoft Corporation, a global leader in software and cloud computing. As of July 2025, Microsoft faces mounting criticism over its use of the H-1B visa program, particularly regarding certifications made to the U.S. government about job availability and impacts on American workers. Critics argue that these statements—required under penalty of perjury—may be fraudulent, especially in light of the company's mass layoffs of U.S. employees while simultaneously seeking thousands of foreign workers for similar roles. This article delves into the details, exploring the background, key events, and broader implications of this ongoing controversy. Understanding the H-1B Visa Program and Required Certifications The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in "specialty occupations,...
Read more

Statements on Job Creation Related to the CHIPS Act and Intel's New Albany Project

Image
The CHIPS and Science Act (signed into law on August 9, 2022) provides substantial federal incentives to enhance U.S. semiconductor production, emphasizing domestic job growth. Intel's semiconductor manufacturing facilities in New Albany, Ohio, represent a cornerstone of this initiative, with the company securing up to $7.86 billion in direct funding (finalized in November 2024) as part of a broader $19.5 billion package including loans and tax credits. This funding was predicated on commitments to create thousands of high-tech manufacturing and construction jobs. However, as of July 2025, Intel has faced significant delays, multiple rounds of layoffs (totaling over 36,000 globally since 2024), and accusations of misleading job certifications to the government. These issues have fueled claims that initial statements were fraudulent or overstated to obtain subsidies, particularly amid project setbacks pushing the first fab's opening to 2030 and ongoing financial losses. No dire...
Read more

Explaining Qui Tam Law "qui tam is a writ through which private individuals who assist a prosecution can receive for themselves all or part of the damages or financial penalties recovered by the government as a result of the prosecution. Its name is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur, meaning "[he] who sues in this matter for the lord king as well as for himself."

Image
  Qui tam is a legal mechanism derived from the Latin phrase "qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur," which translates to "he who sues in this matter for the king as well as for himself." It allows private individuals, known as relators or whistleblowers, to file lawsuits on behalf of the government against entities or persons who have defrauded the government. In return, the relator may receive a portion of any financial recovery. This provision encourages citizens to expose fraud that might otherwise go undetected, especially in areas like government contracting, healthcare, and defense, where public funds are at stake. Qui tam actions are a form of public-private partnership in law enforcement, rooted in ancient legal traditions but most prominently codified in modern statutes like the U.S. False Claims Act (FCA). Origins and History The concept of qui tam dates back to Roman law, where private citizens called "delatores" could ...
Read more