Nick Bostrom
Swedish philosopher known for work on existential risk, simulation hypothesis, and AI safety. Bostrom's Superintelligence analyzes risks from advanced AI development. His anthropic reasoning and analysis of human enhancement explore philosophical implications of technology. Bostrom's rigorous approach to future scenarios influences AI safety research and effective altruism.
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