Nick Bostrom is a Swedish philosopher known for his work on the implications of future technologies and the ethical considerations surrounding them. He is the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford, where he explores topics like artificial intelligence, human enhancement, and existential risks. Bostrom gained prominence for his ideas on the simulation hypothesis, which suggests that reality could be an artificial simulation. He has also written extensively on the potential risks posed by advanced technologies, advocating for careful consideration of their development to ensure a safe future for humanity.