Nick Bostrom
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A philosopher and AI safety researcher best known for authoring *Superintelligence* and popularizing concepts like the paperclip maximizer thought experiment in discussions about existential AI risks. His work has been foundational to early AI safety discourse and has influenced venture capital and technology leaders' thinking about AI development. He remains a frequently cited figure in conversations about the timing and risks of advanced AI systems.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Into The Dark · Apr 8, 2026
165: Are We Living in a Simulation?
“Formalized the simulation hypothesis in 2001, proposing statistical argument for likelihood of simulated reality”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 2, 2026
#1079 - Tristan Harris - AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make”
“Wrote 'Superintelligence'; developed paperclip maximizer thought experiment; Vulnerable World Hypothesis on distributed destructive tech”
The a16z Show · Mar 19, 2026
AI Just Gave You Superpowers — Now What?
“AI safety researcher whose views on superintelligence risks have evolved over time”
AI + a16z · Mar 3, 2026
Jack Altman & Martin Casado on the Future of VC
“Author of 'Superintelligence' book cited as influence on early AI safety discourse”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Feb 19, 2026
Ben Horowitz: xAI Executive Exodus, Apple's AI Crisis, The Pace of AI | #232
“Philosopher who published essay on optimal timing for superintelligence pausing”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 4, 2026
Side Stories: Pizza Party
“AI philosopher funded by Epstein to develop transhumanist ideology and post-human futures”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 19, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick Bostrom
“Professor at University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute; originator of simulation argument and author of Superintelligence”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Nov 24, 2025
How AI Will Save Humanity: Creator of The Last Invention Explains
“Early AI safety advocate; attended Tegmark's 2015 conference; evolved from doomer toward scout position”
The Last Invention · Nov 13, 2025
EP 7: The Scouts
“Author of 'Superintelligence' book; AI safety researcher who attended 2015 conference to engage with AI research community”
The Last Invention · Nov 6, 2025
EP 6: The AI Doomers
“Philosopher famous for introducing superintelligence concept to general public through books; Extropian community member”
The Last Invention · Oct 16, 2025
EP 4: Speedrun
“Author of 'Superintelligence'; book influenced Sam Altman's thinking on AI existential risks”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 2, 2025
#435 — The Last Invention
“Author of 'Superintelligence' (2014); featured expert on existential AI risk in the series”
The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025
EP 2: The Signal
“Author of 'Superintelligence'; discusses early AI researchers' optimistic timelines and lack of safety considerations.”
The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025
EP 1: Ready or Not
“Philosopher who published 'Superintelligence' (2014); foundational work on AI existential risk”
The TED AI Show · Apr 11, 2025
The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot
“Philosopher who helped popularize paperclip maximizer thought experiment; faced criticism for past controversial statements”