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Nick Bostrom

Mentioned in 20 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

Practical AI Deep Questions with Cal Newport Tech Won't Save Us Prof G Markets Into The Dark Modern Wisdom The a16z Show Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick AI + a16z Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Episode Appearances

Practical AI · May 14, 2026

U.S. Congressman Beyer on AI challenges facing America and the World

“Wrote book on AI utopia and abundance scenarios”

AI Safety and Security RegulationCybersecurity Vulnerabilities from Advanced AI ModelsJob Displacement and Workforce Transition

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport · May 7, 2026

Is the AI Doom Fever Breaking? | AI Reality Check

“Key figure in X-risk community; wrote papers on existential risks including superintelligent AI”

AI Job Displacement ClaimsExistential Risk (X-Risk) MovementAI CEO Communication Strategy

Tech Won't Save Us

Tech Won't Save Us · May 7, 2026

Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian

“Existential risk theorist influencing Musk's AI safety concerns and Neuralink development”

Muskism as political economic systemState symbiosis and government contractingFinancial fabulism and investor confidence

Prof G Markets · Apr 15, 2026

Violent Backlash: What the Sam Altman Attacks Signal for AI

“Originated X-risk framework about superintelligent AI that influenced industry narrative and investor interest”

AI Safety and Existential Risk MessagingFederal AI Regulation and Policy FrameworkData Center Opposition and Local Resistance

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”

Simulation Hypothesis and Bostrom's TrilemmaNon-Algorithmic Understanding in PhysicsAI Consciousness and Emotional Learning

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”

AI Safety and AlignmentArtificial General Intelligence (AGI) DevelopmentRecursive Self-Improvement in AI Systems

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 automation economicsHuman-AI collaboration modelsVerification vs automation costs

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Mar 10, 2026

Are We Living in a Simulation? Rizwan Virk on the Science of Reality - Episode 151

“Authored foundational 2003 paper 'Are You Living in a Computer Simulation' establishing simulation argument logic”

Simulation Hypothesis and Ancestor SimulationsNon-Player Characters (NPCs) vs. Player Characters (RPG Mode)Consciousness as Observer and Rendering Engine

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”

Venture capital evolution and specializationMedia strategy for VC firmsAI infrastructure investment opportunities

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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”

Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI) and AI Singularity TimelineXAI Executive Departures and ITAR RegulationsByteDance C-Dance 2.0 Video Generation Technology

Last Podcast On The Left

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”

Jeffrey Epstein Files AnalysisCoded Communication in Criminal NetworksTech Billionaire Involvement in Exploitation

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”

Simulation Hypothesis and Simulation ArgumentAncestor Simulations and Procedural Content GenerationConsciousness and Substrate Independence

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

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”

AI Existential Risk and SafetyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI) Development TimelineAI Regulation and Governance

The Last Invention

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”

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) development timeline and feasibilityAI safety research and technical alignment problemsGeopolitical competition between US and China in AI development

The Last Invention

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”

AI Existential Risk and Extinction ScenariosAI Alignment Problem and Value AlignmentSuperintelligence Development and Control

The Last Invention

The Last Invention · Oct 16, 2025

EP 4: Speedrun

“Author of 'Superintelligence'; book influenced Sam Altman's thinking on AI existential risks”

AI Existential Risk and SuperintelligenceOpenAI Founding and Mission DriftCompetitive Dynamics in AI Development

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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”

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) timelines and development trajectoriesArtificial Superintelligence (ASI) existential risk and control problemsAI safety research and alignment techniques

The Last Invention

The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025

EP 2: The Signal

“Author of 'Superintelligence'; discusses early AI researchers' optimistic timelines and lack of safety considerations.”

Alan Turing's Contributions to AI PhilosophyWWII Enigma Codebreaking and Machine Intelligence OriginsDartmouth Summer Program (1956) and AI Field Founding

The Last Invention

The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025

EP 1: Ready or Not

“Philosopher who published 'Superintelligence' (2014); foundational work on AI existential risk”

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) timelines and developmentArtificial Superintelligence (ASI) existential riskAI alignment and control mechanisms

The TED AI Show

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”

AI Existential Risk and SuperintelligencePaperclip Maximizer Thought ExperimentAI Safety and Alignment