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Books by Nick Bostrom

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher and polymath. He is a professor at Oxford University and the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute. One of the most respected global thinkers, Bostrom is best known for his work on existential and superintelligence risks. He has authored numerous articles and several bestselling books, including “Anthropic Bias” and “Superintelligence.”

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Superintelligence

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Back in 1760, the steam engine transformed the way humans used their muscles to perform physical labor. Then, computers transformed the ways we use our minds to perform mental tasks. Currently, we are on the brink of going beyond human intelligence and what we thought was possible for machines. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom predicts what lies ahead, exploring the paths, dangers and strategies of AI.

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