Is Shannon in the Epstein files?

The name 'Shannon' appears 11 times in the Epstein documents, but refers to multiple different individuals and contexts rather than a single person. The mentions include references to Claude Shannon (the famous mathematician), a person named Shannon in 2005 MySpace messages, Shannon Ireland as an aircraft refueling location, and an event coordinator named Shannon.

Who is Claude Shannon in relation to Epstein?

Claude Shannon (1916-2001), the pioneering mathematician who founded information theory, is not personally connected to Epstein. His name appears in the documents because Epstein's collection included academic and intellectual materials that discussed Shannon's theories about information, communication, and cybernetics—likely reflecting Epstein's interest in collecting scientific and philosophical writings.

Who is the Shannon mentioned in the MySpace messages?

In the FBI Vault portions of the documents, MySpace message exchanges from July 2005 show conversations between a user named Shannon and someone named Jenny V discussing social gatherings. These appear to be screenshots of social media activity, but there is no additional context provided about Shannon's identity or any connection to Epstein beyond the messages being included in the document collection.

Why does Shannon Ireland appear in the documents?

Shannon, Ireland appears in flight planning documents as a refueling stop for private jet travel. The document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030217) compares fuel prices at different locations—Shannon at $1.94/gallon, Abu Dhabi at $1.74/gallon, and Jacksonville at $3.50/gallon—as part of calculating flight costs for a route from Abu Dhabi to Shannon to Jacksonville.

Is Shannon in the Epstein files?

The name 'Shannon' appears 11 times in the Epstein documents, but refers to multiple different individuals and contexts rather than a single person. The mentions include references to Claude Shannon (the famous mathematician), a person named Shannon in 2005 MySpace messages, Shannon Ireland as an aircraft refueling location, and an event coordinator named Shannon.

Who is Claude Shannon in relation to Epstein?

Claude Shannon (1916-2001), the pioneering mathematician who founded information theory, is not personally connected to Epstein. His name appears in the documents because Epstein's collection included academic and intellectual materials that discussed Shannon's theories about information, communication, and cybernetics—likely reflecting Epstein's interest in collecting scientific and philosophical writings.

Who is the Shannon mentioned in the MySpace messages?

In the FBI Vault portions of the documents, MySpace message exchanges from July 2005 show conversations between a user named Shannon and someone named Jenny V discussing social gatherings. These appear to be screenshots of social media activity, but there is no additional context provided about Shannon's identity or any connection to Epstein beyond the messages being included in the document collection.

Why does Shannon Ireland appear in the documents?

Shannon, Ireland appears in flight planning documents as a refueling stop for private jet travel. The document (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030217) compares fuel prices at different locations—Shannon at $1.94/gallon, Abu Dhabi at $1.74/gallon, and Jacksonville at $3.50/gallon—as part of calculating flight costs for a route from Abu Dhabi to Shannon to Jacksonville.

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American mathematician and information theorist (1916–2001)

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The name 'Shannon' appears 11 times across the Epstein documents, but refers to at least two distinct individuals: Claude Shannon (the famous mathematician and information theorist, 1916-2001) referenced in academic/intellectual contexts, and a person named Shannon who appears in MySpace social media message exchanges from 2005.

The mentions are split between two very different contexts. In several House Oversight documents (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013501, 015675, 016221, 016804), 'Shannon' refers to Claude Shannon, the pioneering information theorist, appearing in academic discussions about cybernetics, information theory, and digital communication. In contrast, FBI Vault documents (Epstein_Part_05, 06, 10, 13) contain MySpace message exchanges from July 2005 where a user named Shannon is having casual conversations with someone named Jenny V about social gatherings ('girls night'). Additionally, one mention refers to Shannon, Ireland as a refueling location for private aircraft (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030217), and another appears to be contact information for an event coordinator also named Shannon (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012711).

Key Highlights

•Claude Shannon, the 'father of information theory,' is referenced in intellectual discussions found in Epstein's document collection, appearing alongside mentions of Norbert Wiener's cybernetics work
•Separate MySpace social media exchanges from July 2005 show casual conversations between a Shannon and Jenny V discussing social plans
•Shannon, Ireland appears as a refueling stop for private jet travel, with fuel pricing comparisons ($1.94/gallon) alongside Abu Dhabi and Jacksonville
•The diverse contexts—from mathematical theory to social media to aviation logistics—demonstrate that 'Shannon' is not a single individual but multiple unrelated references

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Document Mentions (16)

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012711 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012717

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

sional Convention Management Association PRINT | MAP | TWEET Luncheon Reception, networking and program. Doubletree Guest Suites. New York. Contact: Shannon Event address: 1568 Broadway, New York. Event web address: pcma.org. Tags: Discussion Luncheon Networking Association. EXPAND Business Development

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THE NEARNESS OF GRACE

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013501 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013795

Mar 22, 2005Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

of those” can both facilitate and impair our perceptions. Eastern metaphysicians, Western mystical religionists, socially liberal secular humanists, Shannon information theorists and today’s students of dynamical systems in brain and behavior can, in different ways, make the case that the content of these

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AreTheAndroids_James Tagg_small_p2.pdf

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015675 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016110

Apr 28, 2015Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

nk creatively, computers do not. * ‘The process of understanding and communication is complex, much more complex than the digital theorems of Claude Shannon and Harry Nyquist. « Understanding is hard. « The communication of understanding is even harder. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015687 --- PAGE BREAK --- CONTE

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Brockman_DeepThinking.MS

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016412

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

s makes them any less like life. Humans—indeed, probably all life-forms—are often stuck in local minima. David Kaiser: “Information” for Wiener, for Shannon, and for Us Many of the central arguments in The Human Use of Human Beings seem closer to the 19th century than the 21st. Wiener seems not to have f

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Brockman_DeepThinking.MS

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804 - HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016995

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030217

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

wind) 7+46min (-23kt headwind) +12min BBJ burns an average of 5,200Lbs per hour = 776 gallons per hour Abu Dhabi current fuel price $1.74 per gallon. Shannon Current fuel price. $1.94 per gallon. Jacksonville Fuel, $3.50 per gallon. Abu Dhabi - Shannon 7.7 hours = 5,975 gallons = $10,396.50 Fuel shannon -J

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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030430

Source: House Oversight Committee

1 mention

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Epstein_Part_05_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

2005 5:01:00 PM we need another girls night ... I'm mak drinks =) .. well ill try ... haha .. oh ye how are you doing ? 7/13/2005 8:04:00 PM Sh Shannon 7/12/2005 6:30:00 PM Hey girl, hows your summer been? http ://profile. mysp ace. com/i ndex. cfm?fuseacti on=user. viewprofi le&friendL20425696...

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Epstein_Part_06_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

o.: 17-295 Jenny V 7/14/2005 5:01:00 PM we need another girls night ... I'm mak drinks=).. well i'll try ... haha .. oh ye how are you doing ? Shannon 7/13/2005 8:04: That would be great, everyone come chill n have one r Shannon 7/12/2005 6:30:00 PM www.myspace.com/subhmehothe Page 13 of 1

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Epstein_Part_10_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

t X _asie so i see you like weed. Jenny V we need another girls night ... I'm mak drinks =) .. well try ... haha .. oh ye how are you doing ? Shannon :3/7.00543;04:00 PM That would be great, maybe i can have everyone come chill at my house one r 7/12/2005 6:30:00 PM Hey girl, hows your summer

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Epstein_Part_13_Redacted

Source: FBI Vault

1 mention

ou like weed. Jenny ,i/2005 5:01:00 PM we need another girls night ... I'm mak drinks =) .. well i'll try ... haha .. oh ye how are you doing ? Shannon 7/13/2005 8:04:00 PM That would be great, maybe i can have everyone come chill at my house one r Shannon 7/12/2005 6:30:00 PM Hey girl, hows yo

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