Nick Bostrom
Nick Bostrom is a philosopher and polymath who has been referred to as one of the most important thinkers of our age. He is a Professor at the University of Oxford, where he heads the Future of Humanity Institute, a research group of mathematicians, philosophers and scientists tasked with investigating the big picture for the human condition and its future. Nick is perhaps best known for his bestselling book Superintelligence, which warned of the existential dangers of artificial intelligence. He has also published a series of influential papers, including ones that introduced the simulation argument and the concept of existential risk. Nick’s widely influential work, which traverses philosophy, science, ethics, and technology, has illuminated the links between our present actions and long-term global outcomes. Previously, he taught at Yale University, and he was a Postdoctoral Fellow of the British Academy.
Nick Bostrom Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Professor, Faculty of Philosophy
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Lecturer, Department of Philosophy
Academic History
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Ph.D., Philosophy
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M.A., Philosophy and Physics
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B.A., Philosophy, Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Artificial Intelligence
RESEARCH & EXPERTISE
Nick is one of the most-cited philosophers in the world, and has been referred to as “the Swedish superbrain”.
He has a strong background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, as well as philosophy.
He is known for his pioneering work on existential risk, the simulation argument, anthropics, AI safety, and global consequentialism.
His writings have been translated into 28 languages, and there have been more than 100 translations and reprints of his works.
RECOGNITION
2015 Foreign Policy's Global Thinkers
2009 Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers
2009 Eugene R. Gannon Award for the Continued Pursuit of Human Advancement
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Nick has over 1,000 interviews for television, radio, newspapers, documentaries, and podcasts all over the world.
He has appeared in BBC, CNN, NBC, PBS, Discovery Channel, Financial Times, New York Times, The New York, The Independent, The Guardian, and The Atlantic.
He has also appeared in Le Devoir, Toronto and Ottawa Suns, L’Hebdo,
Utbildningsradion, Boston Globe, The Sunday Herald, Nature, New Scientist, Science & Avenir, Volkskrant, Discover Magazine, Forbes, and many others.
He also gained widespread recognition for his 2003 academic paper “Are You Living in a Computer Simulation?”.
SPEAKING
He is a repeat TED speaker and has done more than 2,000 interviews with television, radio, and print media.
He has delivered over 300 keynotes and panel discussions to audiences with diverse backgrounds, including researchers, policy makers, business leaders, and the general public.
He has also given keynotes at the World Intelligence Congress, Ethics of AI conference, AAAI conference, Global Investment Forum, G20, The Conversation, Bank of England, Tech for Good Conference hosted by President Macron, LA Summit, Doha Debates, and numerous other events.