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The Future of Humanity

Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond

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The Future of Humanity

By: Michio Kaku
Narrated by: Feodor Chin
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku, read by Feodor Chin.

Human civilisation is on the verge of spreading beyond Earth. More than a possibility, it is becoming a necessity: whether our hand is forced by climate change and resource depletion or whether future catastrophes compel us to abandon Earth, one day we will make our homes among the stars.

World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, accessible detail how humanity might gradually develop a sustainable civilisation in outer space. With his trademark storytelling verve, Kaku shows us how science fiction is becoming reality: mind-boggling developments in robotics, nanotechnology and biotechnology could enable us to build habitable cities on Mars; nearby stars might be reached by microscopic spaceships sailing through space on laser beams; and technology might one day allow us to transcend our physical bodies entirely.

With irrepressible enthusiasm and wonder, Dr. Kaku takes listeners on a fascinating journey to a future in which humanity could finally fulfil its long-awaited destiny among the stars - and perhaps even achieve immortality.

©2018 Michio Kaku (P)2018 Penguin Audio
Astronomy Cosmology Environment Future Studies Science Fiction Robotics Solar System Interstellar Genetics Mars Black Hole String Theory

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Well read, spoken just how Michio Kaku does.

Great book to listen to on the way to work, to get the brain ticking, not the best before bead tho.

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Really Enjoyed

I found this book very interesting and well written. You don't have to be a scientist to enjoy.

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Inspiring vision of the future.

Michio Kaku has a clear and compelling vision of the future. The future of humanity is very enjoyable and is presented in a way that is easy to understand.

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amazing thank you Michio Kaku

this is a great Insight to the future of humanity thank you so much for this I am truly inspired

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Insightful forward look

enjoyed the mix of knowledge and forward peering views. he certainly projects into the very far future ...

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Amazing book!

I was hooked right from the first chapter..
If you're into sci-fi or the beauty and "magic " of science and theories about life and the potential future of us.. you'll love this book!

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Fascinating

Absolutely fascinating look at our universe and the potential wonders or struggles that it faces

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Time for another dose of Astro Physics.

This is actually my first MICHIO KAKU book and definitely wont be my last. I have always been an avid reader of Astro Physics books, and am hooked on the Many Earths Theory. Michio Kaku brilliantly addresses the future of Humanity and lays it down for us in very easy to understand language. I finished this book in two sittings I was so taken with what I was listening to.
Highly recommend The Future of Humanity to anyone who ever wonders where we began and where our inquisitive minds will lead us into the future. Definitely worth 5 stars. You won’t be disappointed. CLIFFY

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womderful collection of wisdom

loved but will requirw a few more listens to comprehend. whilst explained in laymans terms the concepts are amazingly deep.

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Brilliant and insightful

Really enjoyed this book. Although it was harder to understand nearer the end if I relistened and concentrated I could get the concepts and continue. Learnt a lot!

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