About this title: Kaku examines how quantum mechanics, bio-genetics, and artificial intelligence will dramatically alter science and the way we will live in the 21st century.
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Description: Good. 1997-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Very Good. 0385484992 25600 PB: spine smooth, text clean, cover has slight shelf wear-allow up to 21 business days for standard USPS media m ai l. wt1lbpf. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Very Good; Anchor Books/Random House, Inc., New York
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780385484992ISBN:0385484992
Description: Reprint. Small 8vo 7½"-8" tall Light browning around page edges; 403 pages; Kaku's thrilling, unique narrative introduces a world in which we are no longer passive bystanders to the dance of the universe, but creative choreographers of matter, life, and intelligence. "With this fascinating volume, Kaku positions himself as a worthy successor to the late Carl Sagan as spokesman for the potential of science to revolutionize our lives". --"Kirkus Reviews". read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780965840576ISBN:0965840573
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780385484992ISBN:0385484992
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. (A153_5/9)Book is in NEW condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780385484992ISBN:0385484992
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. sd Hardly used, practically new! Clean, unmarked pages. Some shelfwear/rubbing on cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
"I had about 20 pages left and then lost it. My copy was packed with notes. Very interesting, and at times scary look into the 21 century and the centuries to come. Robots with feelings???"
"This is really my son's book. He liked it so much he asked me to read it, which I did. Even though I don't usually like books like this, I really did find this one interesting."
"Michio Kaku is simply AMAZING! In this book, he is brilliant, entertaining, and understandable! He makes you dream like a boy again, thinking about the future and the capabilities of science and mankind.
This book predicts where science will take us in the near and distant future.
Michio Kaku (one of my favorite people in the world) is a Theoretical Physicist and a Futurist, and one of the founders and leading proponents of the new and exciting string theory."
"I learned all about the future in this book. There are three main areas talked about in the book. These are: the computer revolution, the biotechnology revolution, and the quantum revolution.
I am most interested in the computer revolution. Computers are always getting smaller, faster, and able to store more. They will become increasingly ubiquitous in our lives. My favorite subject was artificial intelligence. I am fascinated by the brain, so I loved when the author expounded on how the brain works. Scientists working in the AI field try to increase the functions of AI by trying to implement some of the same methods used by our brains. Advances in AI have been slow, but I've no doubt that artificial intelligence will eventually be indistinguishable from regular human intelligence. There are of course many ethical questions raised by the idea of human-like AI. What defines consciousness? There is no clear answer to that question, but the discussions are very interesting.
The part on the biotechnological revolution was my least favorite. Medical care is getting better all the time. The mapping of the human genome will increase our ability to detect and treat diseases. The ethics of genetic engineering is also discussed. All of this is well and good, but it didn't get my imagination going like the previous section. I just hope I can afford the amazing medical care that will be available in the future. I sure as hell can't afford it now.
Many of the topics spoken about for the quantum revolution seem to be very far away in the future. Cold fusion and interstellar travel are amazing, but still just a dream. The conceptual ideas put forth were interesting and thought provoking, but most will not be realized in my lifetime. Therefore, this part was bittersweet to me.
I enjoyed the book overall. Dry at times, but I'm glad I read it through. I will definitely look for more reading material about artificial intelligence."
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