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The Future of the Mind
The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind
Book • 2014
In 'The Future of the Mind,' Dr. Michio Kaku delves into the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics, exploring how these fields are merging to create new technologies that were once the realm of science fiction.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Mind and Consciousness,' 'Mind Over Matter,' and 'Altered Consciousness.
' Kaku discusses topics such as improving cognitive functions, the possibility of telepathy and telekinesis, and the future of artificial intelligence.
He also presents a new theory of consciousness and its implications for understanding mental illness, AI, and even the possibility of alien consciousness.
The book is filled with references to science fiction and real-world scientific breakthroughs, making it engaging for both science enthusiasts and fans of science fiction.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Mind and Consciousness,' 'Mind Over Matter,' and 'Altered Consciousness.
' Kaku discusses topics such as improving cognitive functions, the possibility of telepathy and telekinesis, and the future of artificial intelligence.
He also presents a new theory of consciousness and its implications for understanding mental illness, AI, and even the possibility of alien consciousness.
The book is filled with references to science fiction and real-world scientific breakthroughs, making it engaging for both science enthusiasts and fans of science fiction.
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Mentioned by Science Mike as a physicist who posits that consciousness is the ability to respond to the environment.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson as a New York Times best-selling author of 'The Future of the Mind'.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as a New York Times best-selling author of 'The Future of the Mind'.
The Universe and Beyond, with Stephen Hawking
