Apr 23 2008
Michio Kaku
Foremost Futurist and speaker on the future of Business
Dr. Michio Kaku is one of the most widely recognised scientists in the world today. A theoretical physicist, futurist and Professor of theoretical physics, Michio is the co-founder of string field theory and continues Einstein’s search for a “Theory of Everything”. Seeking to unify the four fundamental forces of the universe—the strong force, the weak force, gravity and electromagnetism. He has hosted several major TV specials, such as Sci Fi Science, Time and Visions of the Future and 2057. He has written for popular science publications and several of his books are ‘New York Times’ and world-wide best sellers, including ‘Physics of the Future’, and ‘Physics of the Impossible’.
‘You have to realise that most of science is not done by direct experiment at all.’ Michio Kaku
He holds the Henry Semat Chair and Professorship in theoretical physics at the City College of New York, where he has taught for over 25 years. He has also been a visiting professor at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, as well as New York University (NYU). He is the author of several scholarly, Ph.D. level textbooks and has had more than 70 articles published in physics journals, covering topics such as superstring theory, supergravity, supersymmetry, and hadronic physics. [/expand]
AUsing the cutting edge research of today’s foremost scientists, Michio explores the science of tomorrow: computers, artificial intelligence, reshaping our genetic inheritance. He explains how science is opening entirely new avenues for society and organisations at large and provides valuable advice on how to prepare for change. Michio’s research directly impacts on the world of business, finance, and the economy. He interviewed over 300 of the world’s top scientists for his NY Times best seller, Physics of the Future, to give the most accurate description of the next 20, 50, and even 100 years.[/expand] A mesmerising and humorous speaker, he conveys a contagious sense of the wonders of science at the most prestigious conferences world-wide. Fantastic visuals captivate audiences.[/expand]
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