Future of Humanity Institute
The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) was an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Oxford investigating big-picture questions about humanity and its prospects. It was founded in 2005 as part of the Faculty of Philosophy and the Oxford Martin School. Its director was philosopher Nick Bostrom, and its research staff included futurist Anders Sandberg and Giving What We Can founder Toby Ord.
| Formation | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | April 16, 2024 |
| Purpose | Research big-picture questions about humanity and its prospects |
| Headquarters | Oxford, England |
Director | Nick Bostrom |
Parent organization | Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford |
| Website | futureofhumanityinstitute.org |
Sharing an office and working closely with the Centre for Effective Altruism, the institute's stated objective was to focus research where it can make the greatest positive difference for humanity in the long term. It engaged in a mix of academic and outreach activities, seeking to promote informed discussion and public engagement in government, businesses, universities, and other organizations. The centre's largest research funders included Amlin, Elon Musk, the European Research Council, Future of Life Institute, and Leverhulme Trust.
The Institute was closed down on 16 April 2024, having "faced increasing administrative headwinds within the Faculty of Philosophy".