---
title: "Sex Trafficker Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Eugenics, Cryogenics"
description: "Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected financier currently awaiting trial for sex-trafficking and sexually abusing children over many years, is an ardent believer in fringe sciences like eugenics and cryogenic preservation. For years, Epstein met with prominent scientists to discuss his desires to, in the words of The New York Times, “seed the human race with […]"
date: "2019-08-01"
modified: "2019-08-01"
authors:
  - name: "Dan Robitzski"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/danrobitzski"
url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/jeffrey-epstein-obsessed-eugenics-cryogenics"
categories:
  - "Science & Energy"
tags:
  - "cryogenics"
  - "jeffrey epstein"
  - "pseudoscience"
  - "the digest"
---

# Sex Trafficker Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Eugenics, Cryogenics

![Jailed sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein reportedly met with prominent scientists for years to discuss his interest in eugenics and other fringe sciences.](<https://futurism.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/jeffrey-epstein-obsessed-eugenics-cryogenics.jpg>)
*\<em\>Image: U.S. Air Force/Victor Tangermann\</em\>*

## Dirty Deeds

In a strange twist, it turns out that well-connected financier Jeffrey Epstein — currently awaiting trial for sex-trafficking and sexually abusing minors over many years — is an ardent believer in [fringe sciences](<https://futurism.com/a-company-is-charging-750000-for-eggs-and-sperm-from-genetically-desirable-people>) like eugenics and cryogenic preservation.

For years, Epstein met with prominent scientists to discuss his desires to, in the [words of *The New York Times*](<https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/business/jeffrey-epstein-eugenics.html>), "seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast New Mexico ranch."

The *NYT* also revealed how several prominent scientists were willing to overlook Epstein's disgusting and well-publicized misdeeds in exchange for a chance to fund their projects.

## Laundry List

The *NYT*'s story is filled with lurid details. Epstein reportedly wanted to cryogenically preserve his head and his penis, for example, in hopes that they might be revived at some point in the future.

Epstein also held meetings with prominent scientists including Steven Pinker, [George Church](<https://futurism.com/the-byte/george-church-superhuman-gene-hacks>), Stephen Hawking, Ben Goertzel and many others, per the *NYT*, though it's unclear who knew what about Epstein's sexual crimes.

## Pseudoscience

Epstein would often discuss his interest in eugenics, a discriminatory and debunked field of pseudoscience dedicated to steering human evolution. He also argued against medical care for the poor, Pinker told the *NYT*, due to the flawed reasoning that it would lead to overpopulation.

Epstein claimed to have funded many prominent researchers, some of whom now deny taking any money. Regardless, the *NYT*'s investigation reveals that the sex trafficker's network extended far beyond his known connections in the world of finance and politics.

**READ MORE:** [Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA](<https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/business/jeffrey-epstein-eugenics.html>) \[*The New York Times*\]

**More on fringe science:** *[A Company Is Charging $750,000 for Eggs and Sperm From “Genetically Desirable” People](<https://futurism.com/a-company-is-charging-750000-for-eggs-and-sperm-from-genetically-desirable-people>)*

## Author
Dan Robitzki is a senior reporter for Futurism, where he likes to cover AI, tech ethics, and medicine. He spends his extra time fencing and streaming games from Los Angeles, California.

### Author social links  
[Twitter](<https://x.com/danrobitzski>)