In Episode #184, philosopher Dr. Nick Bostrom joins Osi to explore his latest book Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World. Together, they delve into thought-provoking questions about the future of humanity. What new sources of meaning and fulfillment could arise in a world where human labor is no longer necessary? How might superintelligence reshape our self-perception and sense of identity? What shifts could occur in societal norms and relationships in an era of technological abundance? Dr. Bostrom also contemplates the deeper philosophical and spiritual issues that emerge when technology fulfills all practical needs.

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy. He is one of the most-cited philosophers in the world, and has been referred to as “the Swedish superbrain”. He’s been a Professor at Oxford University, where he served as the founding Director of the Future of Humanity Institute from 2005 until its closure in April 2024. He is currently the founder and Director of Research of the Macrostrategy Research Initiative.

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