The Future of the Mind
The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind
by Michio Kaku · first published 2014
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An accessible pop-science tour of brain research and brain-computer interfaces, covering where the field stands and where it may head. Suggested for readers who want big-picture ideas without heavy technical detail.
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on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗The Future of the Mind, by Michio Kaku, is a very interesting pop-sci exploration of modern brain science, and the future of brain interfacing and computing.
on “Ask HN: Favorite tech-related audiobook” ↗…seems interesting. Thanks for the recommendation. For those seeking more knowledge on DNI and the validity of cryonics as an elixir of life, I highly recommend getting a copy of Michio Kaku's book, The Future of the Mind.
on “Is This Economist Too Far Ahead of His Time?” ↗…within that field of study? What are the current problems we can solve and where are we headed? And the less the technical mumbo-jumbo, the better. Michio Kaku's books - "Physics of the Future", "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind (", etc. are the sort that would really influence young, fresh minds to pursue physics. He details what happens, and what could be to…
on “Ask HN: Which book can attract anyone towards your field of study?” ↗Kaku's last book I've read and enjoyed was The Future of the Mind. However for the last ~5-7 years he often assumed what I call a toxic position in science: anything that's not canonical or "peer-approved" must be wrong, sometimes without even going into the disproving…
on “Book Review: “Quantum Supremacy” by Michio Kaku (Tl;Dr Do Not Buy)” ↗