{"product_id":"the-future-of-humanity-terraforming-mars-interstellar-travel-immortality-and-our-destiny-beyond-earth","title":"The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth |Michio Kaku| Hardcover|","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe #1 bestselling author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Future of the Mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etraverses the frontiers of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, and technology to offer a stunning vision of man's future in space, from settling Mars to traveling to distant galaxies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are entering a new Golden Age of space exploration. With irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the cutting-edge research in space travel, World-renowned physicist and futurist Dr. Michio Kaku presents a compelling vision of how humanity may develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals the developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond. He then journeys out of our solar system and discusses how new technologies such as nanoships, laser sails, and fusion rockets may actually make interstellar travel a possibility. We travel beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, as Kaku investigates some of the hottest topics in science today, including warp drive, wormholes, hyperspace, parallel universes, and the multiverse. Ultimately, he shows us how humans may someday achieve a form of immortality and be able to leave our bodies entirely, laser porting to new havens in space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoubleday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 20, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e368 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0385542763\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0385542760\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.4 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.41 x 1.27 x 9.49 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Is this book suitable for someone without a science background?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Absolutely. Dr. Michio Kaku is a renowned \"communicator of science.\" He avoids complex mathematical formulas and instead uses relatable analogies and engaging storytelling to explain even the most advanced concepts in physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Does the book focus exclusively on colonizing Mars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e No. While Mars is a significant starting point, the book journeys much further. It explores the colonization of the Moon, mining the asteroid belt, traveling to distant star systems like Alpha Centauri, and eventually exploring other galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. Is the content based on proven science or science fiction?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Everything discussed is rooted in the known laws of physics. While Kaku explores \"futuristic\" ideas like wormholes and warp drives, he explains the specific scientific hurdles and technological breakthroughs required to make them a reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4. What is the main argument for why humans should leave Earth?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Kaku argues that for the long-term survival of the human race, we must become a multi-planet species. He views space colonization as an \"insurance policy\" against global catastrophes such as asteroid impacts, climate change, or nuclear war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5. How does this book relate to Dr. Kaku's previous work, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eThe Future of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e While \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eThe Future of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e focused on neuroscience, this book focuses on astrophysics. However, they intersect when Kaku discusses \"laser porting\"—the idea of sending human consciousness as data across the universe, effectively leaving our physical bodies behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6. Does the book address the role of private companies like SpaceX?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Kaku highlights the \"New Golden Age\" of space exploration driven by private enterprise. He discusses how companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are drastically reducing the cost of space travel through reusable rocket technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e7. Are there illustrations or diagrams inside the book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The book includes various illustrations and diagrams that help the reader visualize complex concepts such as fusion rockets, nanoships, and the structure of the multiverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e8. What are some of the \"frontier\" technologies discussed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e Kaku dives into cutting-edge research regarding robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. He explains how these fields will allow us to terraform planets (change their atmosphere) and build sustainable cities in hostile environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e9. Is the tone of the book optimistic or warning in nature?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e It is highly optimistic. Dr. Kaku has an \"irrepressible enthusiasm\" for the future and believes that technology will ultimately empower humanity to achieve a form of immortality among the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10. Who is the ideal reader for \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eThe Future of Humanity\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eAns.\u003c\/b\u003e This book is perfect for fans of science fiction who want to know the \"real\" science behind the tropes, students of physics, and anyone interested in futurism, space travel, or the ultimate fate of the human race.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NYBooksHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48118001959167,"sku":null,"price":20.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2809\/2159\/files\/the-future-of-humanity-michio-kaku-9780385542760.jpg?v=1776255575","url":"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/the-future-of-humanity-terraforming-mars-interstellar-travel-immortality-and-our-destiny-beyond-earth","provider":"NYBooksHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}