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> It seems clear to me that this guy was legitimately interested in supporting science, and was a sexual predator. That’s not clear at all. In fact it’s a quit
by CPLX 6y ago
> It seems clear to me that this guy was legitimately interested in supporting science, and was a sexual predator.
That’s not clear at all. In fact it’s a quite reasonable interpretation to think all his involvement in academics was a way to impart credibility to himself, credibility which was then exploited to forge relationships with powerful people who helped him get away with raping minors.
- darawk 6y agoAcademia is an indirect way to acquire that power, though. The direct way is to befriend and donate to politicians. It's much more efficient, and someone as intelligent as Epstein surely knew that.
- johnmaguire2013 6y agoAnd much harder with the criminal record he had?