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La física del futuro

La física del futuro

Cómo la ciencia determinará el destino de la humanidad y nuestra vida cotidiana en el siglo XXII
ScienceTechnology
Pages
528
Published
2011
Language
Spanish
Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectual

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Science Technology

Authors

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Mercedes García Garmilla

Mercedes García Garmilla writes about science, from the origins of the universe to the future of physics. Her works, like "The emotion machine," "El científico rebelde," "Antes del Big Bang," and "La física del futuro," invite readers to consider complex ideas.

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Michio Kaku

MICHIO KAKU is the Henry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is the cofounder of string field theory. He has written several books, including Parallel Worlds and Beyond Einstein, and his bestseller, Hyperspace, was voted one of the best science books of the year by the New York Times and the Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on national TV, and his nationally syndicated radio program is heard in 130 cities. He lives in New Yo...

Frequently asked questions

  • What makes Michio Kaku's approach to future predictions unique in this book?

    Michio Kaku distinguishes his predictions by grounding them in current, peer-reviewed scientific research and prototypes, rather than pure speculation. He focuses on technologies that are already in laboratories or on drawing boards, providing a more concrete and less fantastical vision of the future.

  • How does this book compare to Kaku's other works on physics and the future?

    This book serves as a comprehensive overview of various scientific fields and their potential future impacts, making it a good starting point for readers new to Kaku's work. While it touches on themes present in his other books, it offers a broader scope of predictions across multiple disciplines, rather than focusing on a single area like string theory or parallel universes.

  • Does 'La física del futuro' explore the ethical implications of the predicted scientific advancements?

    The book dedicates significant attention to the societal and ethical questions that will arise from future technologies, such as the impact of advanced AI on employment or the moral dilemmas posed by genetic engineering. Kaku often presents both the utopian and dystopian possibilities, encouraging readers to consider the broader consequences.