Bibliograph

The future of humanity, terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York

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The future of humanity, terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-324) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The future of humanity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1013774445

Responsibility statement

Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York

Sub title

terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth

Summary

"Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, intimate detail the process by which humanity may gradually move away from the planet and develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals how cutting-edge developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars. He then takes us beyond the solar system to nearby stars, which may soon be reached by nanoships traveling on laser beams at near the speed of light. Finally, he brings us beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, to the possibility of immortality, showing us how humans may someday be able to leave our bodies entirely and laser port to new havens in space. With irrepressible enthusiasm and wonder, Dr. Kaku takes readers on a fascinating journey to a future in which humanity may finally fulfill its long-awaited destiny among the stars"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Toward a multiplanet species -- Part I. Leaving the Earth. Preparing for liftoff -- New golden age of space travel -- Mining the heavens -- Mars or bust -- Mars : the garden planet -- Gas giants, comets, and beyond -- Part II. Voyage to the stars. Robots in space -- Building a starship -- Kepler and a universe of planets -- Part III. Life in the universe. Immortality -- Transhumanism and technology -- Search for extraterrestrial life -- Advanced civilizations -- Leaving the universe

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