Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by 2100

Imagine a world in the year 2100, as envisioned by Michio Kaku, the New York Times best-selling author of Physics of the Impossible, in his book Physics of the Future. Drawing upon interviews with over 300 of the world's top scientists who are already inventing the future in their labs, Kaku provides a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the revolutionary developments that are likely to take place in the coming century.

By 2100, we will have the ability to control computers through tiny brain sensors, and the power of our minds will allow us to move objects around like magicians. Artificial intelligence will be integrated throughout our environment, and Internet-enabled contact lenses will grant us instant access to the world's information or the ability to conjure up any image we desire with a blink of the eye. Self-driving cars using GPS technology will become the norm, and if room-temperature superconductors are discovered, vehicles will effortlessly glide on a cushion of air, ushering in the age of magnetism.

In the field of medicine, scientists will harness the power of molecular medicine to grow almost every organ in the body and cure genetic diseases. Millions of tiny DNA sensors and nanoparticles will constantly monitor our blood cells for the first signs of illness, while rapid advancements in genetic research will enable us to slow down or even reverse the aging process, leading to dramatically increased human lifespans.

The future of space exploration is also set to undergo a dramatic transformation. Radically new ships, such as needle-sized vessels using laser propulsion, could replace the expensive chemical rockets of today and potentially visit nearby stars. Breakthroughs in nanotechnology may even lead to the realization of the fabled space elevator, which would propel humans hundreds of miles above the Earth's atmosphere at the push of a button.

These astonishing revelations are just the tip of the iceberg. Kaku also delves into the development of emotional robots, antimatter rockets, X-ray vision, and the ability to create new life-forms. He explores the key questions of who will be the winners and losers of the future, who will have jobs, and which nations will prosper.

Throughout the book, Kaku illuminates the rigorous scientific principles underlying these technological advancements, examining the rate at which certain technologies are likely to mature, how far they can advance, and what their ultimate limitations and hazards might be. Synthesizing a vast amount of information, Physics of the Future offers a thrilling, wondrous ride through the next 100 years of breathtaking scientific revolution.

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