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Interesting article about, essentially, the corruptibility of academics. Many aspects are weak: the "ivory tower" metaphor just needs to die, and most academics I know don't crave "power" nor doubt the importance of their research work. Nor would most be impressed by private jets or Jaguars; anyone who dealt with Epstein deserves what they get. But there is appeal in a wealthy patron who might by-pass the bureaucratic straitjacket and its "impact-starving" qualities. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/20/epstein-files-professors-academics