I believe that theory is only as good as its intentions. Several months ago there was a flurry of headlines claiming that michio kaku had proven the existence of god. Kaku, clearly a fan of science fiction, makes a lot of references to bad hollywood movies and, in particular, he cannot resist everybodys favorite fake, the matrix, unaware that it is a remake of a german masterpiece from the 1970s. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory and is the author of international bestselling books such as hyperspace, visions, and beyond einstein. I do not know of any transformational papers hes written. Top michio kaku books the futurist who loves science. This book by michio kaku, is probably the best book i could find on quantum world, but such is as i was looking for. Mar 09, 2014 the problem is that we still dont have much in the way of a working model of consciousness. Discount prices on books by michio kaku, including titles like the future of humanity. 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 beyond einstein, the future of the mind, hyperspace, physics of the future. Kaku has written several books about physics and related topics, has made frequent appearances on radio, television, and. Book michio kaku for speaking, events and appearances apb. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, best known as one of the founders of string field theory. When he grew older, he graduated from college with a summa cum laude degree. The book was initially published on february 25, 2014 by doubleday in 2015 the book was translated into hebrew. Michio kaku on the future of the mind david gregory, anchor. Kaku was born on january 24, 1947 in san jose, california to japanese parents. Kakus latest book aims to explain exactly why some visions of the future may eventually. I found the book so inspiration and a joyful read that i tried to summarise the contents especially of a few. Physics of the impossible by michio kaku talk on string theory einstein once said, if a theory cannot be explained to a child, then the theory is probably worthless, michio says. The information has created a great stir in the scientific community because kaku is considered one of the most important scientists of our times, one of the creators and developers of. Exploration listen download open in itunes playlist. In parallel worlds, michio kaku, another genius, updates us on the this science and speculates about the future of the universe. The book is really interesting and very easy to follow. Michio kaku what are the ultimate questions of nature. The science of alternative universes and our future in the cosmos by michio kaku 432pp, allen lane.
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Michio kaku book discussion on the future of the mind. May 18, 2004 this isnt a michio kaku book, but, i also recommmend that you check out the story of light by ben bova. Michio kaku specializes in public outreach and explaining complicated physics concepts in terms people can understand and appreciate. How science will shape human destiny and our daily lives by the year 2100 mar2011 hardcover kaku, michio on. After centuries of armchair speculation and coarse poking and prodding. One hundred years ago, lasers, televisions, and computers seemed physically impossible. Michio kaku has no problem acknowledging the existence of god. Kaku carries on einsteins quest to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into a single grand unified theory of everything. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning. Michio kaku videos michio kaku talks with keith olbermann. Feb 21, 2005 kaku is the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city university in new york, and the man who, in the late 1960s, cofounded the field theory of strings the equation that united a. Michio kaku has 35 books on goodreads with 363685 ratings. Today, teleportation and invisibility seem equally farfetched.
Michio kaku, the new york times bestselling author of physics of the. How science will shape human destiny and our daily lives by the year 2100 audiobook by michio kaku. He predicts that eventually the final frontier will become humanitys home, and cuttingedge developments in robotics, nanotechnology and biotechnology will. Michio kaku is known as a popularizer of science, and he has authored several popular science textbooks. John barrow and frank tipler outlined the point of it all in their book the anthropic principle. If youre familiar with oliver sacks work, this book is your next stop. Bbc time series with michio kaku earth time part 1 dr. Kaku is the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city university in new york, and the man who, in the late 1960s, cofounded the field theory of strings. While not nearly as literary as sacks, kaku discusses some lofty possibilities for the future, while rema. Having written the enthusiastic but strictly sciencebased physics of the impossible 2008 and physics of the future 2011, kaku theoretical physicscity univ. Theoretical physicist michio kaku talks about his book, the future of humanity. An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment.
Michio kaku michio kaku talks with keith olbermann. Kaku is most widely known as a popularizer of science and physics outreach specialist. Books by michio kaku author of physics of the impossible. Michio kaku is a renowned author physics and related topics. Cosmology books, explaining the probable origins and possible futures of. Michio has also appeared on dozens of radio and television shows and documentaries, explaining complex theories in a way everyone can understand.
Kaku is famous for his major field, theoretical physics. To explain why the hyperspace theory has generated so much excite ment within the world of theoretical physics, i have developed four fun damental themes that run through this book like a. With a physicists eye for economy, kaku tries to provide one through what he calls a spacetime. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning and host of the radio programs science fantastic and exploration. Stephen hawking, michio kaku, and other scientists on god. Read the soft copy of this book anytime, anywhere and download it for free. The problem is that we still dont have much in the way of a working model of consciousness.
Kaku carries on einsteins quest to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into a. In this talk based on his newest book, the future of the mind. This book makes available, for the first time, a scientifically authoritative but acces sible account of the current fascinating research on hyperspace. Michio kaku, guest editor, is a professor of physics at the city university of new york, cofounder of the field of string theory, and a bestselling author. He is a professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york and cuny graduate center. Theoretical physicist and author michio kaku discusses his new book, the future of the mind, and why the united states and the world is entering the golden age of brain research.
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Im sure hes written several excellent papers, but i dont. Renowned physicist michio kaku explores how mind reading, the routine use of force fields, and other feats that are currently science fiction may become commonplace tomorrow. This isnt a michio kaku book, but, i also recommmend that you check out the story of light by ben bova. His first book was released in 1994 hyperspace, followed by beyond einstein which he wrote with jennifer thompson a year later. A scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel, and more on.
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