Nick Bostrom
PersonHeard in 31 episodes across 18 shows since Jul 2026
Nick Bostrom is a Swedish philosopher known for his work on existential risk, the simulation argument, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. He has appeared as a guest on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast to discuss his philosophical ideas and future technologies.
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| Sep 28 | 0.21‰ | 4 |
| Oct 1 | 0.22‰ | 1 |
| Oct 2 | 0.25‰ | 2 |
| Oct 6 | 0.11‰ | 1 |
What Nick Bostrom has said on podcasts
32 statements
AI presents both major risks and potentially transformative benefits if developed correctly.
“I think I take both cases seriously. The of the risk side and the big unlock. If we get things right.”
Open the episode · #2525 - Nick BostromListen at 1:46
Future machines could perform nearly all human physical and mental work better and cheaper.
“you have machines that can do everything that we can do physically and mentally and do it much better and cheaper”
Open the episode · #2525 - Nick BostromListen at 4:47
Humanity is probably headed toward solving all problems technologically and should continue that direction.
“that does seem to be the direction that we are headed in. Probably the direction that we should be headed in.”
Open the episode · #2525 - Nick BostromListen at 16:42
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Episodes
31 episodes featuring Nick Bostrom, newest first
- Oct 6, 2026
AI safety advocate warns labs are racing past safeguardsPBD PodcastOct 6, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
Border violence and censorship expose democracy’s weak pointsBehind the BastardsOct 3, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
AI safety accord tests voluntary governanceMoonshots with Peter DiamandisOct 2, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Three camps reshape the AI harms debateDeep Questions with Cal NewportOct 1, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
AI panel shifts the risk debate from takeover to misuseMoonshots with Peter DiamandisSep 28, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Cal Newport shifts AI debate toward harms already hereDeep Questions with Cal NewportSep 28, 2026
Works by Nick Bostrom
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