Documents tagged "Peter"
Found 58 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029163.txt
The document discusses a group email between several people, including David Haig and Robert Trivers, with Jeffrey Epstein also mentioned. The conversation revolves around various topics such as mailing lists, imprinted green beards, gene-culture coevolution, Peter Richerson, Gruterites, Gordon Getty, and John Brockman's EDGE program. Additionally, there is mention of Trump being an archetypal narcissistic psychopath and David Haig being one of the top evolutionary geneticists still alive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029155.txt
The document discusses the issue of psychopathy in leadership positions, particularly within the context of the United States. The author brings up the topic and references a study by Peter Richerson that suggests causality could go both ways when it comes to avoiding more psychopathic relatives based on relatedness. The author also mentions two individuals who have contributed their thoughts to this conversation: David Haig, an evolutionary geneticist at Harvard, and Jeffrey Epstein, a fund and investment manager with broad scientific interests. The main topic of discussion revolves around the potential dangers of having a narcissistic or malevolent leader in charge of a powerful nation like the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029154.txt
Robert Triversi wrote to Jeffrey Epstein and David Haig about a still not-quite-complete response to Peter Richerson. He mentioned Gordon Getty's echo chamber, John Brockman's egomaniacal nonsense, the scientific advance achieved through concentrated sustained thought, and Trump being an archetypal narcissistic psychopath. Triversi also praised Epstein as a financial/mathematical mind of exceptional quality and Haig as one of the very top evolutionary geneticists still breathing.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029092.txt
In this email exchange, Jeremy Rubin is in Japan teaching a class on Bitcoin to Japanese engineers while Jeffrey E. is in New York. They discuss the latest political appointments and trends related to cryptocurrency, with references to Balaji Srinivasan, Allison, Peter Thiel, and Stanford's BPASE. Jeremy also mentions his recent research involving an inverse-input contract for matching donations and the challenges of teaching about Bitcoin in a debt-based society like Japan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028884.txt
This document discusses a proposal for contributing $500,000 to the Poetry in America initiative at Harvard University. The key participants include Lisa New and Jeffrey E., with Larry also mentioned as providing information about the project. The proposal seeks to use this money for post-production and distribution of a historical period of American poetry (1914-1945), including interviews with various individuals such as Bill Clinton, Peter Gallison, Walter Isaacson, Lena Dunham, Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, Robert Polito, Sarah Kay, Alfre Woodard, Jane Pickering, Jay Parini, and Ray D. The document also mentions the possibility of using alternative ways to give the money that would not involve Harvard University.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028882.txt
This document is an email from Lisa New to Jeffrey Epstein discussing a proposal for a project related to Poetry in America at Harvard University. The proposal seeks $500,000 and mentions that it would be best if the money were given as a gift to EdLabs at Harvard. It also discusses potential raw materials for the project including interviews with Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Harrison Ford, and others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027248.txt
This document is a transcript of an iMessage conversation between two participants. The messages discuss various topics, including the name Peter Mueller from a quant hedge fund and a meeting with Mary Erdoes. The participants express appreciation for their time spent together and share positive opinions about each other's intelligence. There are also references to House Oversight and a person named JEE who is mentioned in the conversation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026768.txt
This document discusses an email exchange involving Lawrence Krauss in relation to allegations of sexual harassment made against him by BuzzFeed News. The main topic is the response from Lawrence Krauss to these allegations and his desire for a full and accurate representation of his responses to prevent any distortion of the facts. The key people mentioned are Lawrence Krauss, Sam Harris, Travis Pangburn, Peter Aldhous, and others who have interacted with Krauss or may be involved in reporting on this matter.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026661.txt
The document discusses Peter Thiel, a Trump adviser and co-founder of PayPal, who has been granted citizenship in New Zealand as a backup country. The article emphasizes that the government fast-tracked his application, which could potentially lead to negative consequences for the nation. The author suggests that this news may have implications for other wealthy individuals seeking alternative options for relocation or investment.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026317.txt
The document contains an email exchange between Robert Kuhn and Jeffrey E. regarding two commentaries on the US-China trade war from CNBC and Fox Business. The sender of the email is requesting a meeting with Peter Getzels, Closer To Truth producer/director to discuss his feedback on their project called "Radical Breakthroughs". The recipient, Jeffrey E., expresses uncertainty about returning to New York this week. In addition to that, the sender has attached highlights of the progress made on the "Radical Breakthrough Development Work" and provided links to articles related to the US-China trade war from CNN.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024271.txt
This document discusses the growing interest and adoption of blockchain technology among key figures in the tech industry, such as Bill Gates, Ben Bernanke, Eric Schmidt, Milton Friedman, Peter Thiel, and Al Gore. It also mentions companies like NASDAQ, Citi, Santander, and PayPal that are exploring and implementing blockchain technology in their operations. The document highlights the potential of blockchain to revolutionize various industries and improve efficiency, security, and transparency in financial transactions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023564.txt
Leon Black, CEO of Apollo Global Management LLC, is considering the potential tax implications of the new U.S. tax regime for his firm and other Wall Street firms. Publicly traded partnerships like Apollo are taxed differently than corporations, so there is a decision to be made about whether to take advantage of the overhauled tax rules or convert to an Inc. from an LLC, which would increase its tax bill but allow it to attract investments from mutual funds. The new lower corporate rate has made it possible for bigger publicly traded partnerships to consider this change.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020824.txt
The document presents a business-like analysis of the US federal government's financial situation using an income statement and balance sheet. The report aims to inform public debate on national finances by illustrating patterns and trends in easy-to-understand ways, examining revenue drivers, expense growth history, and scenarios for positive cash flow. Key contributors include Liang Wu, Fred Miller, Richard Ravitch, Emil Henry, Laura Tyson, Al Gore, Meg Whitman, John Cogan, Peter Orszag, Chris Liddell, among others. The report consists of a foreword, summary, and 460 PowerPoint slides containing data-rich observations, which are made available under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial distribution to encourage public discussion on America's financial present and future.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016636.txt
The document is a memo to the Water Committee of the Town of Palm Beach regarding their upcoming meeting on January 29, 2009. The key people mentioned in the memo are David A. Rosow (Chair), Denis P. Coleman (Member), Peter B. Elwell (Town Manager) and Sarah E. Hannah (Assistant Town Manager). The topics discussed in the memo include options for the town's water supply, cost estimates and information regarding private wells, follow-up on prior requests for information from the city of West Palm Beach, statistical analysis of top 100 water consumers on the island, average daily effluent flow for cities using East Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility (ECRWR), executive summary of results from testing of potable water and agenda for the meeting.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016553.txt
In this email, Anne Boyles is informed about items for the August 11 Town Council Meeting by Kathleen Ruderman. Among the approved items are SPR 14-2007 and 5-2008, as well as an item on infrastructure of large homes. However, an appeal by Brindell regarding 144 Wells Road should not be included in the agenda. There are also two additional items to be added: EAR Amendments and Zoning Study Items.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013482.txt
This document discusses stem cell therapy in the United States and Europe. In the US, President Obama overturned an executive order prohibiting federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, leading to increased momentum in this field. The first regulatory approval of a manufactured stem cell product has also been achieved. However, there are still challenges, such as a tough regulatory climate for biopharmaceuticals and legal challenges to the relaxing of rules on hESCs. In Europe, experts debate what must be done to maintain its lead in regenerative medicine and stem cell research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012740.txt
This document talks about Peter Brant giving Peggy Siegal a ride to the 68th Venice Film Festival where various films will have world premieres. The festival takes place in Venice, Italy which is described as looking like a movie set floating on water. It also discusses the Cipriani hotel on Giudecca Island and mentions how George Clooney is presiding over his "Ides of March" press conference at the Palazzo del Casino on Lido. The film's panel includes producer Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon who wrote the play the film is based on, Farragut North, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012048.txt
Rockefeller Financial Services has partnered with Gregory J. Fleming to create an independent financial services firm called Rockefeller Capital Management. The new firm will focus on wealth management, asset management, and strategic advisory. Viking Global Investors will back the new firm through an investment by one of its funds. Greg Fleming will become the CEO of Rockefeller upon closing. The board of the new firm will include Mr. Fleming, David Rockefeller Jr., Peter M. O'Neill, Reuben Jeffery III, and Brian Kaufmann from Viking. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of next year.