Nick Bostrom: podcast appearances and interviews

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence risks, and the reversal test. He served as the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford, an organization dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues related to the future of humanity. Currently, he is a Principal Researcher at the Macrostrategy Research Initiative. Bostrom has authored several influential books, including Anthropic Bias: Observation Selection Effects in Science and Philosophy, published in 2002, Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies in 2014, and Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World, in 2024. His research focuses on the potential impacts of artificial intelligence developments, which he believes may lead to the emergence of superintelligence. He defines superintelligence as an intellect that greatly exceeds human cognitive performance across virtually all domains of interest. Bostrom considers the development of superintelligence to be both a significant opportunity and a major existential risk, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and strategy in navigating future technological advancements.