Computer scientist, Connection Machine inventor, Applied Minds co-founder. One of Jeffrey Epstein's most deeply embedded science advisors. Co-curated 'Seminar-MONEY' attendee list (Gates, Bezos, Brin, Page, Schmidt, Thiel). Jeffrey Epstein brokered meetings with Jes Staley at JPMorgan (270 Park Ave). Offered apartment at Jeffrey Epstein's NYC property. Invited to Zorro Ranch for dinosaur hunting with Jack Horner and to Little St. James island ('bring whomever'). Collaborated on alternative currencies ('Maybe i can help explain it to Bill [Gates]'). Ghislaine Maxwell sent FedEx to Hillis as early as Oct 2002. Seized computer folder 'DANNY HILLIS-ZORRO' documents ranch visit. Relationship spanned 2002-2017.
Key Findings
EFTA02001184/EFTA00702351 (Mar 2012): Co-curator of 'Seminar-MONEY' - Jeffrey Epstein: 'set up a meeting time for jes and danny hillis on monday the 16th...send danny the list of my proposed attendees for the money conference.' List: Gates, Bezos, Brin, Page, Schmidt, Thiel, Milken, Myhrvold, Staley, Simons
EFTA02174084 (Mar 2012): Joint meeting at Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse with Jes Staley, 'Jeffrey is asking if you would like to join in on a meeting he will be having at his home this Sunday, March 11th at 1pm along with Danny Hillis and Jes Staley'
EFTA02022626 (Apr 2012): Hillis met Staley at JPMorgan HQ, '1:45 Danny Hillis to meet with Jes Staley at Jes' office (270 Park Ave, 48th Floor)'
EFTA01840043 (Mar 2012): Jeffrey Epstein offered apartment to Hillis, 'if danny hillis needs an apt lets give him one if availnle.' Confirmed: 'Danny Hillis has taken you up on your offer! He will stay in 4M' (EFTA00418386)
EFTA01880902/EFTA02163885 (Jun-Jul 2012): Zorro Ranch visit for dinosaur hunting with Jack Horner, 'Danny Hillis may also come along' + Hillis: 'Sounds fun'
EFTA01925785 (Apr 2014): Jeffrey Epstein island invitation, 'Im on the island most of may, if you have time, come visit. bring whomever. Ferren is also welcome' (Bran Ferren = Applied Minds co-founder)
EFTA01754301 (Sep 2013): Hillis collaborating with Jeffrey Epstein on alternative currencies, 'I have definitely been thinking about alternative currencies, and woul[d] love to continue our discussion on that.' Jeffrey Epstein: 'Gates also has interest but is a slower learner'. Hillis, later the same day: 'Maybe i can help explain it to Bill [Gates], but need too have a clearer understanding of what the it is first.'
EFTA01747619 (Dec 2014): After PED event, Hillis critiques Larry Summers, 'Larry Summers seems really smart, but I was surprised about how pedestrian his ideas were about emergent properties'
EFTA01779661 (Feb 2011): Jeffrey Epstein supporting Marvin Minsky through Hillis, 'I am making marving a senior advisor to my [f]oundation, MIT is not treating him nicely.' Hillis: '[t]hanks for supporting Marvin'
EFTA01998698 (Mar 2012): Hillis thanks Jeffrey Epstein for brokering meetings, 'Thanks for setting up such a interesting pair of meetings. I would like to follow up with both'
EFTA01836565 (Feb 2011): Hillis emails Jeffrey Epstein directly about proteomics and cancer research, 'I have been working on proteomics and cancer. I have been making progress. Here is a link to my recent TEDMED talk'
EFTA00005284 (Dataset 3): Seized computer index contains folder labeled 'DANNY HILLIS-ZORRO' documenting ranch visit photos, same index alongside folders for 'Clinton Trips' and 'Nudes'
EFTA02195985 (Dec 2016): Hillis and partner Taylor Milsal planned to host EDGE 20th anniversary dinner at their home, Jeffrey Epstein invited. Shows reciprocal hosting
EFTA02067820 (Nov 2015): Jeffrey Epstein: 'i need danny for chomsky. can we move chomsky to 5th and spend 3 or 4 hours' - Hillis used as intellectual bridge to other VIPs
EFTA00418386/EFTA02174080 (Mar 2012): Was offered Jeffrey Epstein apartment 4M at 301 E 66th St, "Danny Hillis has taken you up on your offer! He will stay in 4M." A staff email of 11 March 2012 then reports "FYI Danny hillis did not use apartment" (EFTA02174014).