Nikolai V Gourine is an Entrepreneur and Author dedicated to propelling technological developments that amplify human potential and advance human civilization.

Nikolai’s primary areas of interest are centered around driving human development and evolution. He highlights in his work that we are fundamentally a technological species, and that technology in the West embodies an implicit ethos, one that champions truth seeking, discovery and progress, ultimately a transformative force capable of reshaping human nature itself. He has initiated several research projects investigating novel applications of neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, as well as supplement and drug combinations for optimizing human physical and cognitive performance and contributing to wellbeing and longevity.

Nikolai is a published author, currently working on a new project, The Evolution of the Self, an in-depth exploration of the developmental journey of the human psyche and how individuals evolve through various stages of cognitive, emotional, and psychological complexity. Positing that human psychological development is ultimately a dialectical process, Nikolai introduces a new framework for understanding psychological growth, aiming to help individuals reclaim agency, improve the quality of their decision-making, and cultivate greater meaning in their lives and overall well-being.