Who is Rupert Sheldrake in the Epstein files?

Rupert Sheldrake is a British biologist and author known for his controversial theory of 'morphic resonance.' The Epstein documents show he had regular phone conversations and at least one in-person meeting with Jeffrey Epstein in 2016. Epstein expressed interest in Sheldrake's research on telepathy and consciousness, topics outside mainstream scientific acceptance.

What was the nature of Rupert Sheldrake's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show an intellectual exchange where Epstein sought conversations with Sheldrake about his scientific work. They had scheduled phone calls from May through November 2016, coordinated by Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. Epstein visited Sheldrake in the UK in September 2016 and facilitated connections with other figures like Deepak Chopra. There is no evidence in the documents of financial support or collaboration.

Did Rupert Sheldrake receive funding from Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents provided do not show evidence of financial transactions or funding from Epstein to Sheldrake. The correspondence focuses on scheduling phone conversations and intellectual discussions about Sheldrake's research on telepathy and consciousness. Public reports have noted that Sheldrake appears as an exception among Epstein's science contacts, with no indication of receiving funding.

Why was Jeffrey Epstein interested in Rupert Sheldrake's work?

Epstein appeared interested in Sheldrake's controversial research on telepathy, consciousness, and morphic resonance—theories outside mainstream scientific acceptance. This fits a pattern of Epstein cultivating relationships with scientists working on unconventional or fringe theories. In one email, Epstein told Sheldrake that 'Deepak Chopra was here this morning, a great fan of yours,' suggesting Epstein positioned himself as a connector of alternative science thinkers.

Who is Rupert Sheldrake in the Epstein files?

Rupert Sheldrake is a British biologist and author known for his controversial theory of 'morphic resonance.' The Epstein documents show he had regular phone conversations and at least one in-person meeting with Jeffrey Epstein in 2016. Epstein expressed interest in Sheldrake's research on telepathy and consciousness, topics outside mainstream scientific acceptance.

What was the nature of Rupert Sheldrake's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show an intellectual exchange where Epstein sought conversations with Sheldrake about his scientific work. They had scheduled phone calls from May through November 2016, coordinated by Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. Epstein visited Sheldrake in the UK in September 2016 and facilitated connections with other figures like Deepak Chopra. There is no evidence in the documents of financial support or collaboration.

Did Rupert Sheldrake receive funding from Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents provided do not show evidence of financial transactions or funding from Epstein to Sheldrake. The correspondence focuses on scheduling phone conversations and intellectual discussions about Sheldrake's research on telepathy and consciousness. Public reports have noted that Sheldrake appears as an exception among Epstein's science contacts, with no indication of receiving funding.

Why was Jeffrey Epstein interested in Rupert Sheldrake's work?

Epstein appeared interested in Sheldrake's controversial research on telepathy, consciousness, and morphic resonance—theories outside mainstream scientific acceptance. This fits a pattern of Epstein cultivating relationships with scientists working on unconventional or fringe theories. In one email, Epstein told Sheldrake that 'Deepak Chopra was here this morning, a great fan of yours,' suggesting Epstein positioned himself as a connector of alternative science thinkers.

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British biologist and parapsychology researcher, referenced in Epstein contact network

Rupert Sheldrake, a controversial British biologist known for his theory of morphic resonance, had periodic phone conversations with Jeffrey Epstein between 2015-2016, coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff, where they discussed scientific topics including Sheldrake's research on telepathy and consciousness.

Sheldrake appears in direct email correspondence and scheduled phone calls with Epstein, including personal exchanges where Epstein expressed interest in Sheldrake's work and introduced him to other figures like Deepak Chopra. The documents show Epstein scheduling regular calls (typically 5pm UK time) and visiting Sheldrake in the UK in September 2016. Sheldrake is also listed among people Epstein wanted to see while in Paris, alongside mathematicians and scientists. Many mentions are administrative scheduling emails from Epstein's assistant confirming call times, but the underlying communications show substantive intellectual exchanges about Sheldrake's controversial research on telepathy and consciousness.

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•Scheduled phone calls between Epstein and Sheldrake occurred regularly from May-November 2016, typically coordinated at 5pm UK time
•Epstein visited Sheldrake in person in September 2016 and noticed physical details (asking about Sheldrake reaching for balance)
•Epstein connected Sheldrake with Deepak Chopra in July 2016, describing himself as 'a great fan of yours'
•Sheldrake was on Epstein's list of people to meet in Paris alongside prominent mathematicians like Misha Gromov
•Email exchanges show Epstein asking Sheldrake about 'new insights' and discussing controversial physicist Brian Josephson

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EFTA00285124.pdf

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tomorrow. He will stay in 8A Reminder: Ehud's piano to be moved intoal this morning People to see while in Paris: Misha Gromov, Lang, Linda Pinto, Rupert Sheldrake, The Mongolian- Lundeg Purevsuren, Terje, Josh Ramo, Misha's friend: Francois Taddei (biologist) Desmon Shum, "mels ass our arin"? Sat Nov. 7.2015

EFTA00285117.pdf

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rk tomorrow. He will stay in= Reminder: Ehud's piano to be moved into this morning People to see while in Paris: Misha Gromov, Lang, Linda Pinto, Rupert Sheldrake, The Mongolian- Lundeg Purevsuren, Terje, Josh Ramo, Misha's friend: Francois Taddei (biologist) Desmon Shum, inels ass our main, Sat. Nov. 7. 201

EFTA00323077.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <jeevacation®gmail.com> To: Rupert Sheldrake < >, Lesley Groff< Subject: Re: call Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:47:36 +0000 i will make it work look forward to it . friday at 5 On Wed, Jun 29,

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EFTA00323572.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIlle To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:25:16 +0000 Hello Rupert ...I am reconfirming Jeffrey will call you THIS Thursday June 16th at

EFTA00324651.pdf

EFTA00324651

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From: Lesley Groff To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:38:55 +0000 Excellent. I k ow jeffrey looks forward as well. He will call you at 5pm British

EFTA00324650.pdf

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From: Rupert Sheldrake To: Lesley Groff <1 Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:14:17 +0000 Yes, I'm looking forward to talking to Jeffrey Rupert O

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EFTA00324679.pdf

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From: Lesley Groff To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 16:07:56 +0000 Hello Rupert! Jeffrey is trying to reach you but says both numbers you gave are

EFTA00285259.pdf

EFTA00285259

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in NY June 16-20 Reminder: Frederic Chaslin wants you to meet Christopher Lambert in Paris around June 16-25 12:00pm EST 5 m UK time Phone Date w/Rupert Sheldrake or if no reply 7:03pm Depart STT 10:42pm Arrive NY Fri. June 17.2016 NY 11:30am Appt 12:00pm Appt 2:00pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 3:00pm Phone

EFTA00285276.pdf

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016 PB 1:25maamita to depart PB via Delta#753 (Rec. Loc Rec. Loc to? ~(Mr Rec. Loa Mon. Nov. 28.2016 PB 12:00pm EST 5 m UK time) Phone Date w/Rupert Sheldrake if no reply or EFTA00285279 Tues. Nov. 29, 2016 PB-NY 12:00pato arrive Newark via United #56 (Rec. Loa 1:08pm Depart PB 3:27pm Arrive NY 6:

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EFTA00325084.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Subject: Fwd: call Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 11:52:11 +0000 Forwarded message From: Rupert Sheldrake Date: Wed, May 18, 2016 at 7:28 AM Subject: Re: call To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Good, then what about Monday 23 or Tues 24 at 5pm British

EFTA00642543.pdf

EFTA00642543

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From: Rupert Sheldrake To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Introduction of two creative minds Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:06:15 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, What

EFTA00818232.pdf

EFTA00818232

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From: "Jeffrey E." <jeevacation®gmail.com> To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:14:10 +0000 back at work? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be

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EFTA00818287.pdf

EFTA00818287

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Re: hi Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:00:33 +0000 is your back giving you trouble.? i noticed you often reached out your hand for balance? On

EFTA00818290.pdf

EFTA00818290

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From: Rupert Sheldrake To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: hi Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:14:57 +0000 No back problem thank goodness. But I do sometimes

EFTA00818284.pdf

EFTA00818284

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From: Rupert Sheldrake < To: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Subject: Re: hi Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:53:14 +0000 Yes. I gave a seminar at Jerry Pollacks lab in Se

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EFTA00821301.pdf

EFTA00821301

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:37:14 +0000 Any new insights? please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, ma

EFTA00824128.pdf

EFTA00824128

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:53:31 +0000 he pointed me to brian josephson, seems scattered.? view? I m hying to convince depak to move in

EFTA00824178.pdf

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Rupert Sheldrake Subject: Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:18:09 +0000 depak chopra was here this morning, a great fan of yours please note The information contained in

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EFTA00824234.pdf

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From: Rupert Sheldrake To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:32:35 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, Thanks for your interesting emails. I d

EFTA00285128.pdf

EFTA00285128

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tomorrow. He will stay in. Remin er: Ehud's piano to be moved into 11] this morning People to see while in Paris: Misha Gromov, Lang, Linda Pinto, Rupert Sheldrake, The Mongolian- Lundeg Purevsuren, Terje, Josh Ramo, Misha's friend: Francois Taddei (biologist) Desmon Shum, "mels ass our arin"? Sat Nov. 7 2015

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