Person

Anders Sandberg

Swedish futurist and researcher at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute studying existential risks, transhumanism, and long-term civilization trajectories.

Nationality
Sweden
Life
1972 – present
Roles
  • researcher
  • philosopher
  • author
  • academic

Anders Sandberg is a Swedish researcher and futurist best known for his work at the University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute (FHI), where he has served as a senior research fellow. He holds a PhD in physics and a background in computational neuroscience, bringing technical rigor to speculative domains. His research focuses on existential risks, transhumanism, space colonization, and long-term civilization planning—exploring how humanity might navigate technological transformation and ensure positive futures.

Sandberg is a prolific author and public intellectual. He co-authored "Whole Brain Emulation: A Roadmap" (2008), a technical exploration of mind uploading feasibility, and has written extensively on topics ranging from AI safety to the ethics of human enhancement. He is known for combining scientific skepticism with imaginative scenario-building, making complex futurism accessible to academic and popular audiences.

Beyond research, Sandberg has been influential in shaping the intellectual landscape of existential risk studies and transhumanism. He has contributed to policy discussions on emerging technologies and served as a bridge between academic philosophy, neuroscience, and speculative futures. His work emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking and the need to consider humanity's trajectory across centuries.

Swedish researcher with a PhD in physics and background in computational neuroscience. Senior research fellow at Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute, where he studies existential risks, transhumanism, and long-term futures. Known for bridging technical rigor and speculative thinking on humanity's technological trajectory.

Last updated 31 August 2026