He is one of the most-cited philosophers in the world who was until recently Professor at Oxford University where he served as the founding Director of the Future of Humanity Institute from 2005 until its closure in 2024.
How media typically covers Nick Bostrom
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Nick Bostrom as author
“Author of "Optimal Timing for Superintelligence"”
Referenced in coverage
“Farsighted author of 2014's Superintelligence book; recently discussed on livestream 'Monitoring the Situation' about pausing AI.”
“Believes current AIs are probably conscious and explains why.”
“Philosopher and researcher who popularized the idea of superintelligence.”
“Proposed AI could terraform planet to make it unliveable for humans using paperclip example”
“Philosopher whose influential definition of superintelligence is cited in letter arguing distinction between superintelligence and AGI.”
“Oxford philosopher and AI doom prophet who attended Altman's AGI weekend at Hotel Bel-Air where cryptocurrency redemption for AGI attention was pitched.”
“Discussed misgivings about deep learning research with Geoffrey Hinton regarding AI risks.”