Cambridge Long View Initiative
Supporting research on humanity's past and potential futures
TAKING THE LONG VIEW
At the intersection of human history and future studies, we explore humanity's trajectory across long timescales. We support students and researchers in understanding humanity's place in time and the furthest reaches of our potential.
Our work examines transformative technologies like artificial intelligence and space exploration, alongside historical patterns in societal development. We study how civilizations evolve and adapt, and research how emerging technologies and long-term governance structures might be made more robust and beneficial for humanity's long-term flourishing.
WHAT WE DO
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RESEARCH
We support ambitious research exploring humanity's long-term future. Our researchers examine transformative technologies and their implications, from biological enhancement to space civilization. We help connect emerging scholars with resources, mentorship, and platforms to share their work.
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COMMUNITY & EVENTS
We’re building a community of forward-thinking individuals through seminars, formal dinners, and expert discussions. We connect students and researchers with leading thinkers in existential risk, technology, and long-term future studies. Recent speakers have discussed megastructure engineering, the economics of space development, AI governance, and radical life extension.
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ODYSSEY FELLOWSHIP
We're proud to support the Odyssey Fellowship, which brings together exceptional individuals to explore how transformative movements - from the Enlightenment to Cyberculture - shaped our world. This 9-month program helps ambitious thinkers develop the context and judgment needed to tackle humanity's greatest challenges
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THE FUTURES FELLOWSHIP
A 7-week intensive program examining humanity's potential futures. Fellows engage with experts on topics from AI safety to space colonization, culminating in original research.
