Portuguese-American neuroscientist, David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy at the University of Southern California. DOJ-released EFTA files show Damasio requested research funding from Epstein in 2013.
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Background
Antonio Damasio is a Portuguese-American neuroscientist who holds the position of David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy at the University of Southern California (USC). He was formerly head of the Department of Neurology at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the neurobiology of emotions, decision-making, and consciousness, and he has received numerous scientific awards and honorary degrees throughout his career.
Damasio is widely recognized in the scientific community for his contributions to understanding the role of emotion in cognition. He has been described as a 'renown neuroscientist (affect)' in documents associated with high-profile intellectual gatherings. He appears on multiple lists of prominent scientists and intellectuals associated with private conferences and research initiatives.
Epstein Connection
Antonio Damasio's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented primarily through DOJ-released EFTA files from early 2013. The introduction was facilitated by Richard Saul Wurman, who brokered a meeting between Damasio and Epstein. On February 27, 2013, Wurman forwarded an email from Damasio to Epstein's assistant with the subject 'Confirm tony connects with JE.' On February 28, 2013, Damasio confirmed he would visit Epstein at 6pm that evening, coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. The following day, March 1, 2013, Damasio sent an email directly to Epstein. Damasio is also listed as an associated researcher on a grant titled 'THE POSSIBILITY OF A UNIVERSAL MORAL GRAMMAR' (PI: Marc Hauser) found in Epstein-related files, and appears on participant lists for conferences attended by Epstein-connected scientists and public figures.
Key Allegations(5)
Damasio met with Jeffrey Epstein in person on the evening of February 28, 2013, after the meeting was facilitated by Richard Wurman and coordinated by Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff.
documentedDamasio was listed as an associated researcher on a grant titled 'THE POSSIBILITY OF A UNIVERSAL MORAL GRAMMAR' with Marc Hauser as PI, found in Epstein-related financial files.
documentedDamasio engaged in direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, including sending him a message on March 1, 2013.
documentedDamasio was named as a person someone wished to collaborate with in the context of Epstein-connected projects.
documentedDamasio appeared on participant/attendee lists for a high-profile conference alongside other scientists and cultural figures connected to Epstein's intellectual circles.
documentedLegal Status
Antonio Damasio appears in DOJ-released EFTA files as a scientist who communicated with and met Jeffrey Epstein. No criminal charges, investigations, or legal proceedings involving Damasio in connection with the Epstein case are documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(2)
“Thank you for letting us know. Enjoy your evening.”
“This is your chance to get an A. Not only that, the robots”
Key Relationships(3)
Direct email correspondence and an in-person meeting on February 28, 2013. Damasio appears on multiple Epstein-related lists of scientists and conference attendees. Found in 35 shared documents.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated the February 28, 2013 meeting between Damasio and Epstein, reminded Epstein to reach out to Damasio, and added Damasio's contact information to her records.
Danny Hillis appears alongside Damasio on conference participant lists in Epstein-related documents. Hillis mentioned Damasio as someone he would like to collaborate with.
Timeline(6 events)
Damasio emailed Richard Wurman regarding 'Jeff Epstein.' Wurman forwarded the message to Epstein's assistant with the subject 'Confirm tony connects with JE.'
Lesley Groff reminded Epstein to reach out to Antonio Damasio and added Damasio to her contacts.
Damasio emailed Jeffrey Epstein directly at 12:38 PM.
Damasio confirmed he would come see Epstein at 6pm that evening. Calendar alert and reminder generated for the meeting.
Damasio's assistant confirmed his availability to visit Epstein at 6pm, and Damasio followed up with an evening message.
Damasio sent email to Jeffrey Epstein at 2:30 PM with subject referencing robots and 'getting an A.'
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Schedule (4)
2012-09-19 to 2013-02-28
Conference session
Esri Conference Center
Conference sessions
ESRI Conference Center
Session with David Agus, Antonio Damasio, EO Wilson, Will Wright, Keith Black and Henry Markram
ESRI Conference Center
Appointment with Antonio Damasio
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