John Brockman
Literary agent who connected Epstein to scientists
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, John Brockman appears in 0 case documents, 1 flight log entry, and 10 email records in the Epstein files.
Literary agent and founder of Edge Foundation who served as a key intermediary between Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific community. Organized exclusive dinners where Epstein met scientists. Maintained a relationship with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
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Background
John Brockman is an American literary agent and intellectual impresario who founded Brockman, Inc. in 1973, which became what the firm describes as 'the preeminent international literary agency in the representation of serious non-fiction authors' (d-23200). He also founded Edge Foundation and its associated website Edge.org, which hosted annual questions and events bringing together leading scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs. His clients have included prominent science writers such as Richard Dawkins, Daniel Kahneman, and Steven Pinker (efta-efta00069900). Brockman organized exclusive gatherings known as 'Billionaire's dinners,' described as 'a TED ritual,' which attracted figures such as Rupert Murdoch and Jeff Bezos (efta-efta00261202).
Brockman's position at the nexus of the scientific, technological, and publishing worlds gave him extraordinary access to elite networks. His Edge.org distribution lists included Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Anne Wojcicki, and dozens of Nobel laureates and leading academics (d-37173, efta-efta01794970). He is listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with four phone numbers, and flight logs show he traveled on Epstein's aircraft alongside his partner Katinka Matson (dc-24254246).
According to reporting included in SDNY news clips from July 31, 2019, 'Mr. Epstein appears to have gained entree into the scientific community through John Brockman, a literary agent whose best-selling science writers include Richard Dawkins' (efta-efta00069900, efta-efta00069926, efta-efta00085684). Brockman maintained correspondence with Epstein from at least 2009 through February 2017, well after Epstein's 2008 conviction and registration as a sex offender.
Epstein Connection
John Brockman served as a key intermediary between Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific and technology communities. Documentary evidence shows extensive direct email correspondence between Brockman and Epstein spanning at least 2009 to 2017 (efta-efta01817679, d-24616). Brockman invited Epstein to participate in Edge.org's annual questions (d-26562, d-38017, d-16844), included him on distribution lists alongside major tech figures (efta-efta01794970, d-37173), coordinated dinners with him (efta-efta01850735), and discussed scientific contacts and book matters (efta-efta01857420, efta-efta01858773, efta-efta01858822). Flight logs confirm Brockman flew on Epstein's aircraft (dc-24254246). A Ghislaine Maxwell text message from September 2010 referenced Brockman having 'friends in town: nobel laureate and equally famous wife' and apparently arranging a social meeting (efta-efta01801824). SDNY news clips identified Brockman as Epstein's primary gateway into the scientific community (efta-efta00069900). An AUSA document from June 2019 listing possible additional witnesses/victims references 'John Brockman and 2002' in connection with a person who 'was underage at the time' (efta-efta00100420).
Key Allegations(10)
Brockman served as the primary conduit through which Epstein gained access to the scientific community
documentedBrockman directly invited Epstein to participate in Edge.org's annual question projects and provided him with login credentials to submit content
documentedBrockman included Epstein on elite distribution lists alongside Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and other major tech and science figures
documentedBrockman continued corresponding with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, with documented emails through at least February 2017
documentedBrockman flew on Epstein's aircraft with partner Katinka Matson
documentedBrockman described in a September 2013 email exchange with Evgeny Morozov seeing a British man nicknamed 'Andy' receive a foot massage at an Epstein gathering
documentedAn AUSA document listing possible additional witnesses/victims references 'John Brockman and 2002' in connection with a person described as underage at the time
documentedBrockman organized exclusive 'Billionaire's dinners' at TED where Epstein was brought to socialize with elite figures
allegedBrockman coordinated with Epstein and his assistant Lesley Groff to arrange dinners and meetings with scientists
documentedBrockman facilitated introductions between Epstein and specific scientists, including discussions about Stan Dehaene and transfers involving Richard Dawkins
documentedLegal Status
Referenced in an AUSA (Southern District of New York) document dated June 26, 2019, listing possible additional witnesses/victims in connection with an individual described as underage in 2002 (efta-efta00100420). Named in SDNY news clips as Epstein's primary conduit to the scientific community (efta-efta00069900). Listed in Epstein's black book with four phone numbers. Appears in Epstein flight logs. No public charges or convictions documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(5)
“Keep it coming. JB”
“or let's have a dinner on thurs”
“Going to Wired party where I'm guest of honor. You should connect”
“JE, In all, an unfun experience. Cheers! JB p.s. Thanks for your thoughts.”
“YOUR HOUSE IN JERUSALEM Jacque Safra”
Contradictions(2)
Brockman's EDGE network was described critically by Robert Trivers as infected with 'egomaniacal nonsense,' suggesting the program was about Brockman's ego rather than pure intellectual exchange
Robert Trivers emailed about gatherings 'much less burdensome than those from EDGE and certainly without the egomaniacal nonsense that infects John Brockman--the key is to get the brightest minds in a room and have them tell each other what they think is most important,' suggesting an alternative view of Brockman's motivations for organizing elite scientific gatherings
Edge.org positioned itself as a purely intellectual forum for the advancement of scientific discourse
The Edge invitation lists and correspondence show Epstein was included alongside legitimate scientists and tech leaders, effectively providing him social legitimacy and access to elite networks even after his 2008 conviction. Brockman continued to include Epstein on distribution lists and invite him to events well after his sex offender registration.
Key Relationships(16)
Extensive direct email correspondence from at least 2009 through 2017. Brockman invited Epstein to Edge events, included him on elite distribution lists, coordinated dinners and social meetings, flew on Epstein's aircraft, and was listed in Epstein's black book with 4 phone numbers (d-26562, d-38017, d-16844, d-24616, dc-24254246, efta-efta01794970, efta-efta01850735)
Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff was copied on emails between Brockman and Epstein coordinating meetings and dinners (efta-efta01850735, efta-efta01793289)
Ghislaine Maxwell sent a text message referencing Brockman having 'friends in town: nobel laureate and equally famous wife' and apparently arranging a social meeting involving Epstein (efta-efta01801824)
Sergey Brin included on Brockman's Edge distribution list alongside Epstein (efta-efta01794970)
Jeff Bezos included on Brockman's Edge distribution list alongside Epstein; mentioned in context of 'Billionaire's dinner' (efta-efta01794970, efta-efta00261202)
Elon Musk listed on Edge Annual Question 2012 invitation alongside Epstein (d-37173)
Bill Gates listed on Edge Annual Question 2012 invitation alongside Epstein (d-37173)
Larry Page included on Edge distribution lists alongside Epstein (d-37173)
Anne Wojcicki included on Brockman's Edge distribution list alongside Epstein (efta-efta01794970)
Richard Dawkins is among Brockman's best-selling science writer clients; email correspondence regarding transfers with Dawkins cc'd to Brockman and Epstein (efta-efta00069900, efta-efta01858822)
Robert Trivers mentioned Brockman critically in emails with Epstein about the EDGE program and alternative intellectual gatherings (d-25747, d-30455)
Brockman mentioned Jacque Safra in an email to Epstein about Jerusalem (efta-efta01793289)
Brockman mentioned Steve Bannon in a 2017 email to Epstein, claiming Bannon was hired as CEO of the Biosphere project in 1993 (d-36066, d-24616)
Peter Gabriel included on Brockman's Edge distribution list alongside Epstein (efta-efta01794970)
Daniel Kahneman was represented by Brockman, Inc. for his book 'NOISE' (d-31796)
In a September 2013 email exchange published by The New Republic, Brockman described seeing a British man nicknamed 'Andy' receive a foot massage, a likely reference to Prince Andrew (efta-efta00266187)
Timeline(24 events)
Founded Brockman, Inc., literary agency for non-fiction authors
Hosted 'Billionaire's dinner' at TED where Epstein socialized with elite figures including Rupert Murdoch and Jeff Bezos
Referenced in AUSA document in connection with an individual described as underage at the time
Victoria Stodden emails Epstein with subject line 'brockman,' indicating Brockman-related communication
Ghislaine Maxwell sends text message referencing Brockman having 'friends in town: nobel laureate and equally famous wife,' coordinating social meeting
Brockman emails Epstein about 'Gelemter / advice'
Brockman sends high-importance invitation to Epstein for Edge Question 2011 with login credentials to submit content on Edge.org
Brockman emails Epstein FYI about Google naming Larry Page new CEO, mentions Munich trip
Brockman sends mass email to Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Anne Wojcicki, Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Gabriel, and others
Brockman invites Epstein to connect at a Wired magazine party where Brockman is guest of honor
Brockman sends personal update email to Epstein describing 'an unfun experience' and thanking him for his thoughts
Jennifer Jacquet emails Epstein cc'ing Brockman about a transfer involving Richard (likely Dawkins)
Epstein emails Brockman about Stan Dehaene, referencing 'danny' and 'charity'
Epstein emails Brockman about 'The Magic of Reality' (Richard Dawkins book), mentions '9 east' (Epstein's Manhattan address)
Brockman visits Milan; Hans Ulrich Obrist arranges meetings with Italian artists and Miuccia Prada requests meeting
Brockman emails Epstein and Lesley Groff to arrange a dinner on Thursday
Brockman sends Epstein confidential invitation for Edge Annual Question 2012; distribution list includes major tech leaders (Bezos, Page, Brin, Gates, Musk)
Brockman emails Epstein from Westin hotel mentioning 'YOUR HOUSE IN JERUSALEM' and Jacque Safra, copying Lesley Groff
Epstein's staff forwards messages to him about Brockman being sick at home and wanting to reach Epstein
In email exchange with Evgeny Morozov (later published by The New Republic in August 2019), Brockman described seeing a British man nicknamed 'Andy' receive a foot massage at an Epstein gathering
Brockman emails Epstein describing sudden death of Jonathan Matson, experimental cancer drug Keytruda used by his brother Philip C. (NASA physicist), and claiming Steve Bannon was hired as CEO of Biosphere project in 1993
Brockman's name appears in unstructured chat log listing names of scientists and media figures connected to Epstein, including 'John brockman. Edge.'
AUSA Southern District of New York compiles list of possible additional witnesses/victims referencing 'John Brockman and 2002 was underage at the time'
SDNY news clips report that Epstein 'appears to have gained entree into the scientific community through John Brockman'
At a Glance
Click values for sourcesSources
2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2002
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between John F. Kennedy International, NY and MRY Airport”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 5 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (5)
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2002 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → MRY Airport | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Geraldine +14 |
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (10)
sorry | missed your call
JE, --Last week was misery...On Tuesday, Katinka's' younger brother, Jonathan Matson, was planning on flying in from Boston and having dinner with he
Edge Question 2011 - An Invitation
"Deliciously creative.., the variety astonishes...intellectual skyrockets of stunning brilliance. Nobody in the world is doing what Edge is doing." D
sorry I missed your call
3E, --Last week was misery.. .On Tuesday, Katinka's' younger brother, Jonathan Matson, was planning on flying in from Boston and having dinner with
Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation (Confidential)
Keep it coming. JB
Re: The Edge Annual Question 2012 - Invitation to participate
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Schedule (18)
2012-03-12 to 2018-01-29 · 3 entries verified across multiple documents
Breakfast with John Brockman
John Brockman Event - Talks
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event talks at Eastover Farm
Eastover Farm in Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event at Eastover Farm
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event - Talks begin
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event at Eastover Farm - Talks
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event talks
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event talks begin
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman Event - Talks at Eastover Farm
Eastover Farm, Bethlehem, CT
John Brockman's dinner at close of TED program
Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
The Edge dinner with John Brockman & Katinka
Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton Street
Appt with John Brockman
Appointment with John Brockman
Appt w/John Brockman
John Brockman available for a call
DINNER w/John Brockman
Dinner with John Brockman
Appt with John Brockman
Photo Evidence (5)
John Brockman was identified in 5 photos from DOJ EFTA releases via Amazon Rekognition facial recognition.
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