Physics of the Impossible
Physics of the Impossible
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2008
Adult
16-18 years
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In Physics of the Impossible, Michio Kaku explores various futuristic technologies that are currently considered impossible. He categorizes them into three classes based on their feasibility: present-day technologies extended to their limits, technologies that are not currently possible but could be in the next millennium, and speculative technologies beyond known physics.
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Michio Kaku's Physics of the Impossible explores futuristic science fiction concepts and potential technological advances. Positive insights highlight its engaging writing and ability to make complex physics accessible to a general audience. Negative aspects include occasional oversimplification and speculative leaps that some find hard to accept. Overall, it's an intriguing read for those curious about the future of science and technology.
Who Should Read Physics of the Impossible?
Fans of speculative science and futuristic technologies would relish Michio Kaku’s Physics of the Impossible. Similar to readers of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time and Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, they appreciate accessible science that explores the boundaries of what might one day be possible.
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Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku explores the scientific foundations and future possibilities of concepts considered science fiction, categorizing them into three classes based on their potential realization.
The book delves into ideas like teleportation, time travel, and invisibility, examining them through the lens of contemporary physics and evaluating which might become feasible in the future.
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Kaku, a renowned theoretical physicist, draws inspiration from both scientific principles and iconic science fiction, offering an engaging bridge between speculative fiction and scientific exploration.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2008
Adult
16-18 years
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