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Jeffrey Epstein and The Silence Of The Scientists

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Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the scientific world became one of the most glaring examples of how silence can serve as complicity. For years, he courted top researchers, academics, and institutions with millions in donations, securing himself a seat at elite gatherings despite his status as a convicted sex offender. Many scientists accepted his money without questioning the source, and when his crimes resurfaced, most stayed quiet rather than acknowledge their associations. Some claimed ignorance, while others avoided speaking at all, afraid that admitting the relationship might tarnish their reputations or jeopardize funding. This cultivated silence allowed Epstein to maintain credibility in circles where reputation was currency, shielding him from scrutiny.
By not publicly confronting his predatory behavior, these figures effectively helped Epstein launder his image as a benefactor of cutting-edge research and intellectual advancement. Even after his 2008 conviction, he was still welcomed in prestigious spaces like MIT’s Media Lab and Harvard circles, as if his money outweighed the harm he inflicted on countless girls. The unwillingness of scientists to speak out—whether out of greed, cowardice, or denial—was not passive but powerful. Their silence reinforced the myth of Epstein as a legitimate patron of science, enabling him to weaponize philanthropy as a cover for abuse and allowing his crimes to persist in the shadows far longer than they should have.
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https://evolutionnews.org/2019/09/jeffrey-epstein-and-the-silence-of-the-scientists/
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Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the scientific world became one of the most glaring examples of how silence can serve as complicity. For years, he courted top researchers, academics, and institutions with millions in donations, securing himself a seat at elite gatherings despite his status as a convicted sex offender. Many scientists accepted his money without questioning the source, and when his crimes resurfaced, most stayed quiet rather than acknowledge their associations. Some claimed ignorance, while others avoided speaking at all, afraid that admitting the relationship might tarnish their reputations or jeopardize funding. This cultivated silence allowed Epstein to maintain credibility in circles where reputation was currency, shielding him from scrutiny.
By not publicly confronting his predatory behavior, these figures effectively helped Epstein launder his image as a benefactor of cutting-edge research and intellectual advancement. Even after his 2008 conviction, he was still welcomed in prestigious spaces like MIT’s Media Lab and Harvard circles, as if his money outweighed the harm he inflicted on countless girls. The unwillingness of scientists to speak out—whether out of greed, cowardice, or denial—was not passive but powerful. Their silence reinforced the myth of Epstein as a legitimate patron of science, enabling him to weaponize philanthropy as a cover for abuse and allowing his crimes to persist in the shadows far longer than they should have.
to contact me:
[email protected]
source:
https://evolutionnews.org/2019/09/jeffrey-epstein-and-the-silence-of-the-scientists/
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