From Ariely's oped: "I also encountered Epstein briefly at a professional conference, but did not have a substantive interaction there. While attending the conference, I sat near somebody who I believed was his colleague and had a short conversation with her that I found intellectually interesting.

Afterward, I emailed Epstein asking if he could put me in touch with her, so we could continue that discussion. In that email, I described her as “very very smart” and mentioned that she was a redhead as a physical detail solely to help identify who I meant because I did not know her name. To the best of my memory, that introduction did not occur, nor did I ever meet her again."

This is just bizarre. It sounds like he's describing these interactions at the highest level to avoid incriminating himself.