The Future of the Mind
 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Michio Kaku |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Popular science |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
Publication date | February 25, 2014 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 400 pp. |
| Awards | No.1 New York Times Bestseller |
| ISBN | 978-0385530828 |
| Preceded by | Physics of the Future |
The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind is a popular science book by futurist and physicist Michio Kaku.[1] The book was initially published on February 25, 2014 by Doubleday.[2]
Overview
The book discusses various possibilities of advanced technology that can alter the brain and mind. Looking into things such as telepathy, telekinesis, consciousness, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism, the book covers a wide range of topics. In it, Kaku proposes a "spacetime theory of consciousness".
Reception
In March 16, 2014, The Future of the Mind made number one on the The New York Times Bestseller list.[3]
References
- ^ "Dreaming in Code: Michio Kaku's 'Future of the Mind'". New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind, Hardcover, February 25, 2014, by Michio Kaku". amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ^ "THE FUTURE OF THE MIND, by Michio Kaku. (Doubleday.)". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
External links
- Michio Kaku's official website
- Booksite