Tom Ough
Writer and researcher
Welcome
It's pronounced "Oh", as in: "Oh! What a useful webpage. Here is the place for me to meet all my Tom Ough needs."My work is generally concerned with novel ways of making the world better – or at least staving off its untimely demise.I'm currently writing a book for a major publisher on the most promising solutions to humanity's greatest perils.And I co-present the Anglofuturism podcast, available on Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
My writing
Some highlights. And a lowlight.
2024
2023
2022
2021 and earlier
Other work
Beside my public-facing writing, I've conducted research for think-tanks such as the Institute for Progress and Blueprint Biosecurity into topics like cutting-edge geothermal power and new anti-pandemic measures.I sometimes work as a consultant or contractor for other ambitious organisations. My recent clients include ARIA (the UK's newly-founded scientific innovation agency); philanthropic advice organisations; and non-profits seeking to address the AI alignment problem.Elsewhere, I'm a mentor at the Tarbell Fellowship. I'm also a Polaris fellow.In another life, I was a staff journalist at The Telegraph, where, over several years, I held various roles, including that of office guinea pig.