Philosopher

Nick Bostrom

Swedish-born philosopher at University of Oxford. Founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute. Author of Superintelligence and Deep Utopia. Pioneer in existential risk studies.

Known For

SuperintelligenceDeep UtopiaExistential riskSimulation argument

Canon

The Meaning Problem: How Civilizations Create Purpose When Scarcity Is Solved

Novel

The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

Canon

Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

Canon

Episodes

#Nick Bostrom on What Happens if AI Solves All of Our ProblemsAug 20, 2026 ##2525 - Nick BostromJul 14, 2026 ##385 — AI UtopiaSep 30, 2024 #Purpose, Pleasure, and Meaning in a World Without WorkMay 20, 2024