Horizon

Author: Kaku
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book is written by the renowned physicist Kaku, compiling the views of 100 outstanding scientists worldwide on the development of technology in the 21st century. It has had a broad impact in Western society upon its publication. In the first part, the author discusses the future of computer technology. Driven by Moore's Law, scientists will have to shift from current chip-based computers to DNA computers, and even quantum computers, with the ultimate goal being the full integration of intelligent systems into daily life. In the second part, Dr. Kaku explores the molecular biology revolution marked by DNA decoding, which ultimately enables us to modify and synthesize new life forms, as well as create new drugs and treatments. The third part focuses on a revolution, perhaps the most profound of the three, involving molecular engines and superconducting technology, which have changed the way we produce and utilize energy, paving the way for a new industrial revolution.