A New York Times investigation found that Jeffrey Epstein, who faced sex-trafficking charges, intended to use his New Mexico ranch as part of a scheme to spread his DNA by impregnating women.
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Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is pictured on the phone while holding a cake inside an office. Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier later charged with sex trafficking, told scientists and associates that he wanted to use his New Mexico ranch to impregnate women in an effort to spread his DNA, according to a New York Times investigation. Over several years, Epstein confided that he hoped to “seed the human race with his DNA,” four people familiar with his thinking told the newspaper. There is no evidence that the plan was ever carried out. The idea reflected Epstein’s interest in transhumanism—the belief that science, genetics, and artificial intelligence can be used to enhance humanity—a field that critics have likened to a modern form of eugenics. Epstein was arrested in July 2019 on federal sex-trafficking charges involving girls as young as 14 and pleaded not guilty. The report found that Epstein relied on his wealth and personal connections to gain favor with leading scientists, hosting private gatherings and offering financial support for research. His circle included Nobel Prize winners and top academics from Harvard, MIT, and other institutions. |