The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind

by Michio Kaku

Book Overview

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The renowned theoretical physicist and national bestselling author of The God Equation tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain.

"Compelling...Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip." --The New York Times Book Review

The Future of the Mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction into a startling new reality. This scientific tour de force unveils the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the world--all based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics--including recent experiments in telepathy, mind control, avatars, telekinesis, and recording memories and dreams. The Future of the Mind is an extraordinary, mind-boggling exploration of the frontiers of neuroscience. Dr. Kaku looks toward the day when we may achieve the ability to upload the human brain to a computer, neuron for neuron; project thoughts and emotions around the world on a brain-net; take a "smart pill" to enhance cognition; send our consciousness across the universe; and push the very limits of immortality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307473341
• ISBN13: 9780307473349
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Anchor Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The Asian Ray Kurzweil but funnier and more charismatic

I first heard of Michio Kaku when he proposed the idea that we live in a black hole. This book covers alot about transhumanism and the like. He sounds alot like Ray Kurzweil but his golly behavior in real life sets him apart, in my opinion. Overall, I think its a great deal for the price and I'd get it if your interested in learning more about the philosophy of transhumanism and why people believe in it/