Future of Humanity Institute 2005-2024: Final Report

Abstract

Future of Humanity was a leading research center at Oxford University that examined existential risks of humans going extinct or losing their long-term potential, as well as global catastrophic risks like nuclear war. Over two decades, it brought together academics from a variety of fields who were concerned with finding ways to safeguard humanity and the planet. The Institute focused on problems that are crucial, neglected, and tractable in its research agenda. It produced hundreds of research articles and papers, organized dozens of conferences and workshops, and played a leading role in raising awareness of existential risks. In addition, its work has had an impact on policy and inspired several new organizations, fields, and projects. – AI-generated abstract.