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ashcomb's review against another edition
4.0
modern technology for reaching to the stars and why and when should we want to do that. It speculates the possible steps needed for space travel from the scientific perspective, taking into account the social sphere of such a colossal endeavor. Michio Kaku ponders the potential social and technical problems we might face when terraforming the universe. Also, discussion about the possible outcomes which might follow from mining an asteroid or colonizing Mars or even leaving planet Earth.
This gets your thoughts going on about what our future might be, what problems we are going to face, and what kind of technologies and scientific findings will have to be made for us to go to space. The book is exciting to read fluctuating from the possible to known facts and seeing the upside and downside, but one question I didn't hear, and that is if humanity deserves to go to space? Yes, it might be a salvation for our overpopulation and other ecological problems, but should such a race habit a new planet if it hasn't even learned how to love and care the one it has?
Anyway, if you are well-read of science fiction and fact, this book might not excite you as much as it goes over the basic and doesn't bring that much new to the table. It addresses the same questions SciFi authors have asked for a long time, but to point out, with current scientific knowledge. But if you want to refresh your memory or want a coherent picture, then this is an excellent speculative fact book for both adults and teenagers.
This gets your thoughts going on about what our future might be, what problems we are going to face, and what kind of technologies and scientific findings will have to be made for us to go to space. The book is exciting to read fluctuating from the possible to known facts and seeing the upside and downside, but one question I didn't hear, and that is if humanity deserves to go to space? Yes, it might be a salvation for our overpopulation and other ecological problems, but should such a race habit a new planet if it hasn't even learned how to love and care the one it has?
Anyway, if you are well-read of science fiction and fact, this book might not excite you as much as it goes over the basic and doesn't bring that much new to the table. It addresses the same questions SciFi authors have asked for a long time, but to point out, with current scientific knowledge. But if you want to refresh your memory or want a coherent picture, then this is an excellent speculative fact book for both adults and teenagers.
s_mavin's review against another edition
4.0
The Future of Humanity is ideal for lovers of sci-fi, physics, and astronomy. This book is gripping and fascinating. I couldn’t put it down. Kaku explains complex concepts easily and sends you down a path of questions about how humanity could eventually spread through the galaxy. If you’re a fan of Star Trek and the Foundation Series like I am, you’ll enjoy how he explains concepts central to both.
A tad too speculative in places but a delight to read overall.
A tad too speculative in places but a delight to read overall.
the_kristin_amber's review against another edition
5.0
I love Kaku's approach to taking immensely complex ideas and making them approachable. I also appreciate that he is clear when he's describing something theoretical.
msp_gadfly's review against another edition
4.0
My biggest disappointment is that I won't live long enough to see the innovations that this book reveals to us.
andrewfontenelle's review against another edition
3.0
I found the writers speculation on what the future might mean for humanity leaving the Earth and travelling to the planets, stars and beyond to be interesting. I was a little disappointed in how broad in scope the book was and how in many cases it focused on scientific predictions of what might be possible in a very far off future. But, I guess that the nature of the topic it covers.
jessahn's review against another edition
4.0
Once again, I just like feeling smart when I reading science novels for normal people lol