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Daniel Dennett

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Case Notes

Philosopher and cognitive scientist; flew on Epstein's plane to TED (deceased)

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Daniel Dennett had limited, disclosed connections to Jeffrey Epstein through the intellectual circles cultivated by literary agent John Brockman and the Edge Foundation. In 2002, Dennett accepted a ride on a private plane offered by 'a wealthy science philanthropist' to attend TED, later learning it was Epstein. Dennett publicly clarified he was not aware of Epstein's identity at the time and stated he was not clairvoyant. He is identified as a client of Brockman's and participated in the Edge Foundation's intellectual forums, which Epstein funded substantially. There is no evidence of any criminal accountability, investigation, or improper conduct by Dennett himself.

Determination Timeline

CONTEXT ONLYrecorded Feb 28, 2026

Daniel Dennett was a client of literary agent John Brockman, who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's connections to prominent academics including Dennett.

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Media Coverage (5)

Connections of Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia

WIKIPEDIA

Lists documented connections of individuals to Jeffrey Epstein, including references to Tony Randall in the context of Epstein files.

Jeffrey Epstein's Academic Fixer - The Chronicle of Higher Education

THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

How John Brockman, the most powerful man in science publishing, brokered Epstein's access to academe.

How I avoided dinner with Jeffrey Epstein

MARGARET WERTHEIM SUBSTACK·Sep 1, 2019

In September 2019, BuzzFeed News reviewed the tax filings for Brockman's Edge Foundation. BuzzFeed reported that Epstein was "by far its largest financial donor…

Jeffrey Epstein's Intellectual Enabler

THE NEW REPUBLIC·Aug 15, 2019

Brockman may also be the reason why so many prominent academics—from Steven Pinker to Daniel Dennett—have found themselves answering awkward questions about the…

Daniel Dennett on X - Statement about Epstein flight

X (FORMERLY TWITTER)·Jul 12, 2019

In 2002 I was offered a ride to TED in the plane of a wealthy science philanthropist of whom I had never heard. I accepted. I am not clairvoyant. For all I know…

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