Body cinema: Visions Of The Future
BBC documentary series ‘Visions Of The Future’ hosted by Michio Kaku is still very intriguing to see. Mr. Kaku is the main popularizer of science and renowned futurist whose calm voice introduces you to some major topics on human future in the context of robotics, biotechnology and human evolution.
Photo on the top: Michio Kaku with robot Asimo, BBC (c)
Photo bellow: excerpt from Fritz Lang‘s film Metropolis (c)
About the series:
Visions of the Future is a 2007 documentary television series on the BBC Four television channel. The series stars theoretical physicist and futurist Dr Michio Kaku as he documents cutting edge science.
There are a total of 3 installments in the series.
Episodes
- Episode 1 – The Intelligence Revolution – Dr Kaku explains how he believes artificial intelligence will revolutionize the world. Also, Kaku investigates virtual reality technology and its potential. Controversially, Kaku documents the work of scientists using a combination of artificial intelligence and neuroscience technology transform a person suffering from major depressive disorder in one who is happy and content by a push of a button.
- Episode 2 – The Biotech Revolution – This episode focuses mainly on recent advances in genetics and biotechnology. Amongst other things Kaku documents advances in DNA screening, gene therapy and lab-grown organ transplants.
- Episode 3 – The Quantum Revolution – Dr Kaku investigates the advances of quantum physics and the effects it could have on the average human life. Kaku looks at the work of science fiction writers and how many concepts conceived for entertainment could in fact become reality. Kaku also speculates about the effects that such technology may have on the future of the human race. (taken from wikipedia)
The Intelligence Evolution
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=80785608139596344
The Biotech Revolution
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5040988246744133463
The Quantum Revolution
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1640775900931232990
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