Future of Humanity Institute
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The Future of Humanity Institute is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and the James Martin 21st Century School at University of Oxford. Its director is Nick Bostrom.
Its mission is to use an interdisciplinary approach in researching areas of utmost importance to humanity, such as the effect of future technology on the human condition and the possibility of global catastrophes, and to promote public engagement in government, businesses, universities, and other organizations, while fostering informed discussion among their stakeholders.