Nick Bostrom, who has been referred to as “the Swedish superbrain”, has a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy.

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy.

For example, Bostrom (2003) shows that even very long delays in technological development can theoretically be impersonally optimal if they lower existential risk.

Aug 28, 2000 · If there is a way of guaranteeing that superior artificial intellects will never harm human beings then such intellects will be created. If there is no way to have such a guarantee then they will …

Yudkowsky, E. (2007) "Artificial Intelligence as a Positive and Negative Factor in Global Risk", in Nick Bostrom and Milan Cirkovic (eds.), Global Catastrophic Risks (Oxford: Oxford University Press).

Bostrom, N. and Roache, R. (2007) "Ethical Issues in Human Enhancement", in J. Ryberg, T. Petersen, and C. Wolf (eds.), New Waves in Applied Ethics. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan: 120-152.

Notes [1] N. Bostrom et al. 2003. The Transhumanist FAQ, v. 2.1. World Transhumanist Association. Webpage: nickbostrom.com/views/transhumanist.pdf [2] N. Bostrom. Human Genetic …

Information Hazards: A Typology of Potential Harms from Knowledge Nick Bostrom Faculty of Philosophy & Oxford Martin School Oxford University [Published in Review of Contemporary …

About the author Nick Bostrom, who has been referred to as “the Swedish superbrain”, has a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along …

Nick Bostrom Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, Oxford University www.nickbostrom.com