Nick Bostrom is an award-winning thought leader in the artificial intelligence and technology sector, exploring the existential problems that AI creates for humanity. Despite not enjoying school, Nick had a breakthrough in his late teenage years, that brought on his desire to study and become a philosopher. He earned his degrees in mathematics, logic and artificial intelligence at the University of Gothenburg, where he also got his Masters’ degree in philosophy and physics. He then moved to England, where he gained a further Masters’ degree in computational neuroscience from Kings College London and a PhD in philosophy from London School of Economics.
Nick’s current focus is what the future holds for humanity; in 2006, he became the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford. He and his team look at campaigning for legislation to accelerate the development of technology to benefit humanity, but at the same time, stifle the progress of damaging and dangerous technology. This technology consists of that which involves robots or artificial intelligence gaining the ability to improve themselves and exceed the abilities of the human brain – what Nick calls an ‘intelligence explosion’.
Amongst Nick's 200 publications, most significant is his New York Times Bestseller, "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers and Strategies". The book covers Nick’s thoughts and theories, and has been promoted by heavyweights of the science and technology world, including Professor Steven Hawking and Bill Gates. Nick has been ranked in FP’s Top 100 Global Thinkers twice, and Prospect’s Top World Thinkers List, in which he was the youngest person in the top 15, and the highest-ranked analytical philosopher. Although he has been titled as the Doomsday philosopher, Nick insists he is also excited about the promise of machine intelligence. His concerns lie with our current inability to tame these intelligent machines.
A gifted writer, Nick has published numerous other books, including the Gold Medal Winning "Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World", and "Human Enhancement". Nick is also an exceptional speaker, as is exemplified in his TED talks such as "What Happens When Our Computers Get Smarter Than We Are?" & "The End of Humanity". When hired to speak at events, Nick Bostrom displays his expertise in futurism, artificial intelligence, and technology. Enquire today to hire Nick Bostrom for your next event.
Most recently, Nick Bostrom was inducted into the Top Futurism Speakers to Hire, in recognition of his talents as an AI expert.
In April 2024 we sat down virtually with Nick Bostrom to discuss the moral dilemmas that AI introduces and the potential for treating AI entities similarly to humans. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Nick Bostrom.
Books
Deep Utopia: Life & Meaning in a Solved World
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Human Enhancement
Global Catastrophic Risks
Reviews
Nick Bostrom has received a rating of 4.5 across 19 events in 2023.
Agent Recommendation
"Nick Bostrom is a brilliant keynote speaker who challenges audiences to think deeply about the future. With his clear, engaging style, he makes complex topics like AI and ethics fascinating and accessible. His talks leave people inspired, curious, and ready to tackle big ideas. A truly unforgettable speaker for any event!"
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Nick Bostrom's official speaker topics are listed below:
- The Current Landscape and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence
- Humanity's Future Trajectory
- Technological Evolution and Revolutions: Advancing Intelligence
- Long-Term Strategic Planning and Global Trends
- The Transformative Effects of Technology
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Incredibly interesting, he helped us to understand the positive possibilities of artificial intelligence" - Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
- 2024 - "Deep Utopia: Life & Meaning in a Solved World" won the Gold Medal at the Living Now Book Awards
- 2024 - Keynote speaker at the World Artificial Intelligence Cannes Festival
- 2024 - Author of "Deep Utopia: Life & Meaning in a Solved World"
- 2014 - Listed on Prospect Magazine's World's Top Thinkers list
- 2014 - Author of "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies", a New York Times Bestseller
- 2011 - Founder of the Oxford Martin Programme on
- 2009 - Author of "Human Enhancement"
- 2009 - Named on Foreign Policy's list of the Top Global Thinkers
- 2005 - Founding Director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford
- 2002 - Author of "Anthropic Bias"
- 2002 - British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford
- 2000 - Lecturer at Yale University
- Advisory Board Member of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute & Future of Life Institute
- External Advisor of the Cambridge Centre for Study of Existential Risk
- Recipient of the Professorial Distinction Award from the University of Oxford