Evidence Analysis: EFTA02639101

Document Type: Email Thread (August 2017)

Original File: `DEEPAK/Evidence/PDF/EFTA02639101.pdf`

Key Finding: The "Cheerleaders" and High-Profile Science Debates

In August 2017, Deepak Chopra invited Jeffrey Epstein to attend a high-profile debate in NYC involving Michael Shermer and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Epstein offered to bring "cheerleaders," a suggestion Chopra enthusiastically welcomed.

Full Transcript: EFTA02639101

From: Deepak Chopra

Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: jeffrey E.

Subject: Re:

Yes!

Do bring them !

It will be fun !

Deepak Chopra MD

Chopra Foundation

Jiyo

On Aug 25, 2017, at 6:46 AM, jeffrey E. wrote:

great, ill bringthe cheerleaders :)

On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 5:53 AM, Deepak Chopra wrote:

NYC

Deepak Chopra MD

On Aug 24, 2017, at 9:08 PM, jeffrey E. wrote:

where is the debate

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 7:26 PM, Deepak Chopra wrote:

Excellent article !

Congratulations !!!!

looking forward to our meeting

I disagree with Neil De Grasse Tyson

Science is not " truth " !

Its a method of human inquiry that yields testable results that are useful for creating technology and even help cure a small percentage of chronic illnesses .

The only " truth " if any is the consciousness in which science is a particular system of thought. No system of thought - science philosophy , theology or religion gives us access to reality or truth . Only going to the source of thought itself can we get a clue to the nature of existence .

Science cannot teach me to love, have compassion , joy , equanimity or show me the meaning or why of existence .

I'm conversing / debating Shermer again in last week of September in NYC . Tyson etc will be there . Would love to have you join .

Deepak Chopra MD

On Aug 24, 2017, at 7:10 PM, jeffrey E. wrote:

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_599f532ae4b0def9f1c129d

Analysis & Context

This document continues the pattern of close social and intellectual collaboration, but with a specific, troubling social dynamic.

"The Cheerleaders": Jeffrey Epstein's offer to bring "the cheerleaders :)" to a scientific debate, and Deepak Chopra’s enthusiastic "Yes! Do bring them ! It will be fun !", provides a specific label for the young women in Epstein's circle. It shows that Chopra was not just aware of these women but viewed their presence as a positive and "fun" addition to serious intellectual events.
High-Profile Science Circle: The mention of Neil deGrasse Tyson and Michael Shermer (founder of Skeptic magazine) confirms the high-status intellectual environment where Chopra was active and into which he was inviting Epstein.
Philosophical Alliance: Chopra shares his disagreement with Neil deGrasse Tyson regarding the nature of "truth" and science, positioning Epstein as an ally in his "consciousness-first" worldview.
Epstein as a Contributor: The thread begins with Epstein sending an article from the Huffington Post (likely authored by Chopra) and Chopra responding with "Congratulations !!!!", suggesting Epstein may have had some role in the article's distribution or development.
2017 Timeline: Again, this occurs in late 2017, confirming the relationship was robust and frequent in the years leading up to the final investigation into Epstein.

Thread Summary

Subject: Planning for an NYC science debate in September 2017.
Key Moment: Epstein offering to bring "cheerleaders" and Chopra accepting.
Intellectual Context: Disagreement with Neil deGrasse Tyson; debate with Michael Shermer.

Participants

Jeffrey Epstein (`jeevacation@gmail.com`)
Deepak Chopra
Mentioned: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Shermer.