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Physics of the future : how science will shape human destiny and our daily lives by the year 2100 / Michio Kaku.

Kaku, Michio. (Author).

Summary:

The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Physics of the Impossible" offers a stunning and provocative vision of the future, and explains how science will shape human destiny and everyone's daily life by the year 2100.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0385530803
  • ISBN: 9780385530804
  • Physical Description: xviii, 389 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Doubleday, [2011]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-378) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Predicting the new 100 years -- Future of the computer : mind over matter -- Future of AI : rise of the machines -- Future of medicine : perfection and beyond -- Nanotechnology : everything from nothing? -- Future of energy : energy from the stars -- Future of space travel : to the stars -- Future of wealth : winners and losers -- Future of humanity : planetary civilization -- A day in the life in 2100.
Target Audience Note:
1200L Lexile
Subject:
Science > History > 21st century.
Science > Social aspects > Forecasting.

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Summary: The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Physics of the Impossible" offers a stunning and provocative vision of the future, and explains how science will shape human destiny and everyone's daily life by the year 2100.