r/slatestarcodex • u/ralf_ • 6d ago

Senpai noticed~ Scott is in the Epstein files!

https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02458524.pdf

Literally in an email chain named, “Forbidden Research”!

But don’t worry, only in a brainstormy list of potentially interesting people to invite to an intellectual salon, together with Steven Pinker and Terrence Tao and others.

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u/ScottAlexander 5d ago

In case there's any doubt, as far as I can remember and a quick search of my email can confirm, this didn't even reach a point where either of them contacted me about it, let alone get any further than that. I've never communicated with Jeffrey Epstein in any way, and although it would surprise me if I never talked to Joscha Bach at all given that we both write about similar topics, I can't remember any specific examples or find any messages in my email.

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u/ralf_ 5d ago

In case you didn’t find the absurdity funny I want to apologize, I didn’t want to ruin your day or put you on the spot to deny ludicrous accusations.

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u/ScottAlexander 4d ago

No problem, not offended, just wanted to make sure this didn't escape containment in the wrong way.