Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century
May 2011 · Anchor
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The national bestselling author of The God Equation and renowned theoretical physicist examines the scientific revolutions that have reshaped the twentieth century—the quantum mechanics, biogenetics, and artificial intelligence—and shows how they will change and alter science and the way we live.
"An erudite, compelling insider's look into the most mind-bending potential of science research." —Chicago Tribune
The next century will witness more far-reaching scientific revolutions, as we make the transition from unraveling the secrets of nature to becoming masters of nature. We will no longer be passive bystanders to the dance of the universe, but will become creative choreographers of matter, life, and intelligence.
The first section of Visions presents a shocking look at a cyber-world infiltrated by millions of tiny intelligence systems. Part two illustrates how the decoding of DNA's genetic structure will allow humans the "godlike ability to manipulate life almost at will." Finally, Visions focuses on the future of quantum physics, in which physicists will perfect new ways to manipulate matter and harness the cosmic energy of the universe.
What makes Michio Kaku's vision of the science of the future so compelling--and so different from the mere forecasts of most thinkers--is that it is based on the groundbreaking research taking place in labs today, as well as the consensus of over 150 of Kaku's scientific colleagues. Science, for all its breathtaking change, evolves slowly; we can accurately predict, asserts Kaku, what the direction of science will be, based on the paths that are being forged today.
A thrilling, unique narrative that brings together the thinking of many of the world's most accomplished scientists to explore the world of the future, Visions is science writing at its best.
"An erudite, compelling insider's look into the most mind-bending potential of science research." —Chicago Tribune
The next century will witness more far-reaching scientific revolutions, as we make the transition from unraveling the secrets of nature to becoming masters of nature. We will no longer be passive bystanders to the dance of the universe, but will become creative choreographers of matter, life, and intelligence.
The first section of Visions presents a shocking look at a cyber-world infiltrated by millions of tiny intelligence systems. Part two illustrates how the decoding of DNA's genetic structure will allow humans the "godlike ability to manipulate life almost at will." Finally, Visions focuses on the future of quantum physics, in which physicists will perfect new ways to manipulate matter and harness the cosmic energy of the universe.
What makes Michio Kaku's vision of the science of the future so compelling--and so different from the mere forecasts of most thinkers--is that it is based on the groundbreaking research taking place in labs today, as well as the consensus of over 150 of Kaku's scientific colleagues. Science, for all its breathtaking change, evolves slowly; we can accurately predict, asserts Kaku, what the direction of science will be, based on the paths that are being forged today.
A thrilling, unique narrative that brings together the thinking of many of the world's most accomplished scientists to explore the world of the future, Visions is science writing at its best.
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Zane Laurence Meloon-Garcia
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January 7, 2025
Did this to me. You may see in the future but it wasn't that I was a willing participant or a weirdo conspiracies. Just a dispensable homosexual male with no children naturally and no ex spouses wrong place wrong time wrong natural family not adopted like those who did this and chose to encircle me. Recommended reading Marcelle the Shell with Shoes On and patent law references and look for man imitating me and making my first name his last name for casting family in Hollywood ripoff of their family name and he's named David G. Zane of the Tesla electric car wheel and parts. I sound schizophrenic but I just wanted to put this information on the internet before something happens to me or my picture gets replaced. Oregon USA most of my life. Born in July of 1983. Never married. Used to look younger then my 41 years of age now in early 2025 until just recently. Male cousin of former athlete Mandy Meloon only known to the public cousin female whistleblower on her ex boyfriend StevenLopez.
Larry David
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March 10, 2017
Got to love this book which states that humans will mix their DNA with frogs so we can freeze ourselves for interstellar travel....very satisfying read.
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About the author
MICHIO KAKU is a professor of physics at the City University of New York, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Hyperspace, Beyond Einstein, Physics of the Impossible, and Physics of the Future. He is the science correspondent for CBS's This Morning and host of the radio programs Science Fantastic and Explorations in Science.
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