The Future of the Mind

by Michio Kaku

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Michio Kaku explores the remarkable possibilities emerging at the intersection of neuroscience, physics, and technology as scientists work to understand the human brain. From brain imaging and mind-controlled devices to telepathy, artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the prospect of preserving memories, he examines how future discoveries could transform medicine, communication, and the very definition of humanity. Drawing on cutting-edge research and accessible scientific explanation, the book considers both the promise and the ethical challenges of enhancing the mind and extending its abilities. It is an ambitious, thought-provoking journey into what the science of tomorrow may reveal about who we are—and who we might become.

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paperback

Doubleday

Published Jan 1, 2014

356 pages

ISBN: 9780385530828

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First Published

2014

Language

eng

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