Documents tagged "Noam Chomsky"
Found 15 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033300.txt
The email discusses two topics: the film "Requiem for the American Dream," which was made by Noam Chomsky and is praised as fascinating and brilliant; and Donald Trump's candidacy for president, with the writer expressing puzzlement at his popularity among taxi drivers. The sender, Linda Stone, also mentions Jeffrey Epstein and signs off with a friendly greeting.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032365.txt
The document is an email exchange between Valeria Chomsky and Jeffrey E. regarding the topic of Donald Trump's political career. Valeria Chomsky expresses her interest in working as a political analyst, possibly within the White House, and mentions having discussed this with Noam Chomsky previously. She also asks Jeffrey E. to arrange for Noam Chomsky to speak with another individual who could benefit from his advice. The email emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and unauthorized use of its contents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030328.txt
Noam Chomsky discusses with Jeffrey E. the topic of meaning in language and the difficulty of distinguishing between a word's concept and its usage. He mentions that his prediction about Donald Trump avoiding the White House seems to have been correct, but he also finds Trump's tweets hard to ignore as others consider their meaning. In another conversation, Chomsky shares a story Jon Snow told him about Tony Blair during his visit to Saudi Arabia,, where Blair was reading the New Testament and discussing gold door handles.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029519.txt
The document discusses a statement made by Noam Chomsky regarding the Democratic focus on Russia as a gift to President Trump. Chomsky believes that this could potentially lead to Trump winning the next election. The author, Richard Kahn, is sharing this information with Jeffrey Epstein and providing a link to an article for further reading.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029234.txt
The document discusses a conversation between Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Krauss about an article they both read, which argues against fanaticism. They also discuss the role of religion in people's lives and how fanaticism can be dangerous regardless of whether it is religious or secular. Noam Chomsky is also mentioned as someone who agrees with Krauss on this point but differs on some other topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028960.txt
Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey E. discuss topics such as fear in the US and Europe, the Visa Waiver program, terrorism, a safe but frightened country, and media-induced fear affecting markets. They also touch on Russia and China's luxury market, borrowing rates, and other geopolitical issues.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028939.txt
Lawrence Krauss is a professor at Arizona State University and director of the Origins Project, which focuses on science and society. In this email exchange with Jeffrey E., they discuss their opinions about religion's impact on people's lives and the dangers of fanaticism in both religious and secular contexts. They also talk about the importance of responding to irrational beliefs with argument and evidence rather than ridicule or disrespect for the individuals who hold those beliefs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028936.txt
The email is from Lawrence Krauss, a professor at Arizona State University, who forwarded an article to Jeffrey E. The original sender of the article was Noam Chomsky. In their conversation, they discussed the topic of ridiculing ideas and agreed that it can be a valuable method for exposing inconsistencies or contravening evidence. They also mentioned nationalist fanaticism as being more dangerous than other forms of dogma.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028933.txt
In this email chain, Lawrence Krauss, director of the Origins Project at ASU, responds to an article about religion with skepticism, stating that while he doesn't believe in astrology or religious dogma, it is important to treat people who do hold such beliefs with respect and respond to them with evidence. Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey E. also weigh in on the discussion, expressing agreement with Krauss's stance.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028931.txt
The document is an email exchange between Noam Chomsky and Lawrence Krauss discussing the dangers of secular religions like nationalist fanaticism compared to astrology. They also discuss how irrational beliefs should be confronted with argument and evidence while treating the believers respectfully, even if it's challenging at times.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025942.txt
In an email exchange, Noam Chomsky discusses his recent travels and experiences with Jeffrey E. The topics of their conversation include Brexit, Trump, Syria, Ukraine, and jazz music. Jeffrey E. mentions the Caribbean as a possible destination for their next trip, and Valeria is going to Brazil. The communication is marked confidential and attorney-client privileged.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025898.txt
The document is an email exchange between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey E. about their plans for August 2015, including working on Barak's biography with the editor starting September 1st. They plan to be in New York around August 25th and discuss events related to Obama and American Jewry, as well as Big Data illusions. Barak also mentions staying in a location near 62nd street in August and planning to return for several weeks later in the month with some speeches to make. Jeffrey E. forwards an amusing message from Noam Chomsky about the Iran deal.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025893.txt
The document is a series of emails between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey E. discussing various topics, including politics, history, Big Data, and personal experiences. Key people mentioned include Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Noam Chomsky, and Ehud Barak himself. The conversation touches on historical events and the current political climate, as well as more personal matters such as travel plans.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025651.txt
The email discusses an article about religion and its role in people's lives. Lawrence Krauss mentions that Johnny Depp is a fan of the band Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. The discussion also mentions a film that features Johnny Depp as a guitar player. It appears that Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Krauss may have some mutual acquaintances, including someone who owns an island in the Bahamas.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025636.txt
The document discusses Lawrence Krauss's conversation with a man about the Caribbean and islands, as well as his recent interactions with other individuals such as Johnny Depp and Noam Chomsky. It also mentions Krauss's opinions on religion and fanaticism, as well as his professional roles at Arizona State University, including being the Director of The Origins Project and a Foundation Professor in Earth and Space Exploration and Physics Department.