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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 Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Environment Future Studies Science Social Sciences Technology Mathematics Science Fiction Robotics Interstellar Solar System Mars Black Hole Computer Science

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From the content to the narrator, this is one of the best popular science/astrophysics books around. It's approachable if you're not from a science background, and there's tonnes there if you are as well (like me). Highly recommended.

One of the best modern popular science books

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A well narrated book in which Michio Kaku continues to inspire. I love the fact that the majority of the content is already in its infancy.

This book makes me want to be immortal so I can witness the magnificent advancements humans are capable of.

I would definitely buy this book. It's in my favourite list.

Great Insight - An Intriguing Book.

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This is an good book! Michio Kaku takes a complex idea and makes it readable, Recommended!

Space Odyssey

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I found the near future stuff the most interesting as it's based on fact and current efforts. The distant future parts were a lot more far fetched and speculative and I zoned out completely when string theory was discussed! Some needless spoilers of Interstellar, Passengers and Contact so be warned if you haven't seen these films! Well worth a listen.

Good interesting listen

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A wealth if information to absorb. Agreed with lots, and not with some, but glad so read and understood.

Great read

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