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Alan Guth
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Epstein paid for a conference of top scientists in 2006. His motives ... npr.org Mar 9, 2026 5 facts
accountDepartment of Justice documents suggest that Alan Guth and Neil Shubin were slated to attend an Origins Project board meeting in late 2010, which was abruptly canceled after Jeffrey Epstein expressed disappointment with the organization of the event.
claimAlan Guth described Jeffrey Epstein as arrogant based on his limited contact with him.
claimAlan Guth described John Brockman as skilled at arranging large advances for his clients and described Edge.org as a club for Brockman's clients, whom Brockman called 'Edgies.'
accountAlan Guth stated that he never attended any board meetings for the Origins Project other than the one that was canceled.
accountAlan Guth recalled that John Brockman arranged a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein to discuss funding for Guth's projects, but Epstein showed no interest in funding them.