What does Hanso have to do with this show?

[Puga]

Sorry if I sound dumb, but I need to know.

I've been watching since season one, and Alvar Hanso is always brought up. What does he have to do with anything? Is he the founder of Dharma?

[UnknownPoster]

He financed it.

This would give him leverage to influence certain parts of the program.
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[jacksnurse]

hanso was the founder of the dharma initiative....he was a philanthropist