Title: Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100
Author: Michio Kaku
First published March 15, 2011
416 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780385530804 (ISBN10: 0385530803)
Rating: 4
Overview
Get ready for a mind-blowing journey to the future with Michio Kaku’s Physics of the Future. With over 300 interviews with top scientists, Kaku offers an authoritative and scientifically accurate description of the revolutionary developments that will shape our world in the coming century.
From brain sensors controlling computers to Internet-enabled contact lenses, Kaku explores the possibilities of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, energy production, and astronautics. Molecular medicine will allow scientists to grow organs and cure genetic diseases, while advances in genetic research may even reverse the aging process.
Kaku also discusses emotional robots, antimatter rockets, X-ray vision, and the creation of new life-forms. But what about the economic impact of all these changes?
Who will be the winners and losers? Kaku illuminates the rigorous scientific principles behind these advancements and predicts their ultimate limitations and hazards.
With a thrilling, wondrous ride through the next 100 years of scientific revolution, Physics of the Future is a must-read for anyone curious about what lies ahead.
About the Author
Meet Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist teaching at the City College of New York. He’s not just a physicist, but also a futurist, science communicator, and bestselling author.
Dr. Kaku has authored numerous books about physics and related scientific topics, including two New York Times Best Sellers: Physics of the Impossible (2008) and Physics of the Future (2011).
One of Dr. Kaku’s most significant contributions to the field of physics is co-founding the string field theory, a branch of string theory. He’s continuing the work of the iconic Albert Einstein in seeking to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into one unified theory.
Dr. Kaku’s expertise has taken him to some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. He’s been a visitor and member at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, as well as New York University.
Currently, he holds the Henry Semat Chair and Professorship in theoretical physics at the City College of New York.
Editoral Review
Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 is a thought-provoking work of nonfiction by renowned physicist Michio Kaku. Initially published on March 15th, 2011, this book focuses on the possibilities that science will enable for humanity during the next century.
Reading this book, one will understand that it belongs to the genre of science fiction. Kaku masterfully blends scientific fact and educated guesswork into a tale that defines the possibilities for our future advancements.
The book is a must-read for those who are interested in science and its possibilities in the future.
Kaku begins by examining the technological marvels that have emerged in recent years and delves into predictions about what we should expect in the coming decades.
His powerful writing style grips the reader and compels them on a narrative that is both intriguing and inspiring. Furthermore, his unique writing style is a combination of anecdote, humor, and even science fiction that is coupled with his wealth of knowledge that keeps the reader at the edge of their seat.
The book is organized into chapters that tackle different aspects of the future, and each section is distinguished by different phases of development. Kaku begins with the near future, discussing the technological developments that already exist or are in process.
The middle includes discussions on new technologies that are being developed, the development of machines with advanced cognitive skills, and Intelligent Robots. Before the conclusion, Kaku discusses the far-off future, where people might be able to harness the power of antimatter or create an all-inclusive and wholly immersive virtual reality.
While the book is not without its weaknesses, it is a rare and captivating book that is, for the most part, skillfully executed. Through his evaluation of the future possibilities that science can provide, Kaku cleverly analyses different concepts like principles of physics, genetics and computer science.
It is clear that his vast knowledge of the subject matter is present throughout the book, but at times it is disjointed. To conclude, anyone interested in science fiction, physics, and futurism should read Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100.
This book offers a fascinating insight into the emerging developments of our technological world. It is suggested for people who are interested in the realm of science and its role in bringing us to a brighter future.
Overall, Physics of the Future deserves to be widely read, considered, and talked about. The Washington Post gives it five stars, its quality of writing, and overall ability to coax the reader into curiosity and wonder which opens up the mind to an endless horizon of possibilities for the future.
