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generalbetrayus

(1,633 posts)
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:31 PM 18 hrs ago

As a paleontologist, I had never expected to see paleontologists names pop up in the Epstein Files. I was naive.

I was aware that one of the paleontologists who appeared in the Epstein files had a long history in the profession of being a lech.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/politics/jeffrey-epstein-paleontology-dinocon

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As a paleontologist, I had never expected to see paleontologists names pop up in the Epstein Files. I was naive. (Original Post) generalbetrayus 18 hrs ago OP
Without looking at the article, I'll guess that this paleontologist was a male (probably white, maybe entitled.) erronis 18 hrs ago #1
Male, white, and married a 19-year-old at age 70. Not entitled at birth, but became so in the profession. generalbetrayus 18 hrs ago #2
Archaeologist here. Climate Crusader 17 hrs ago #3
Fame does strange things to people. Mostly, it makes them feel entitled. nt eppur_se_muova 15 hrs ago #4

erronis

(23,262 posts)
1. Without looking at the article, I'll guess that this paleontologist was a male (probably white, maybe entitled.)
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:35 PM
18 hrs ago

Sad that so many of us are so evil.

generalbetrayus

(1,633 posts)
2. Male, white, and married a 19-year-old at age 70. Not entitled at birth, but became so in the profession.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:40 PM
18 hrs ago
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