'The World in 2030' by Dr. Michio Kaku

"The World in 2030: How Science will Affect Computers, Medicine, Jobs, Our Lifestyles and the Wealth of our Nations"
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Dr. Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist and the Henry Semat Professor at the City College of New York and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where he has taught for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and earned his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley.

Dr. Kaku is one of the founders of string field theory, a field of research within string theory. String theory seeks to provide a unified description for all matter and the fundamental forces of the universe.

His book The Physics of the Impossible addresses how science fiction technology may become possible in the future. His other books include Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension , selected as one of the best science books of 1994 by both the New York Times and The Washington Post, and Parallel Worlds: A Journey Through Creation, Higher Dimensions, and the Future of the Cosmos , a finalist for the Samuel Johnson Prize.

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Time stamps:

5:35 Dr. Kaku's entrance
6:05 The Future: intro
6:41 The Internet
8:58 Dr. Kaku tells a fun story

11:30 Future talks started
12:15 Computers
13:48 Internet
18:21 Phones
19:11 Living room
22:28 Office
23:43 Cars
24:22 Health
25:52 DNA scans
27:02 Human genome dictionary
28:13 Hospitals
29:50 AIs and Robots
32:57 Invisibility
34:20 Teleportation
35:25 Telepathy and Mind reading

38:17 The FAR future
40:18 Time travel
46:30 Types of Civilization

[erikhill]

Watching this 10 years later I have to say I really like his optimism and faith in the human race to make these technologies available to the masses.

[kl]

Why after 11 years, I finally get this video in my queue? It makes me wonder what else is in Youtube that I'm missing. Thank you Dr. Kaku.

[shinobihiriyu-originalninj]

He is a good sales man, he only talks about the good and leaves out the terrifying part of technology.

[NGarage]

Who's watching this before 2020 ends?

[bhakthannair]

Fantastic, though I am a Commerce graduate I could understand all he spoke with my basic knowledge of Physics learnt in my Pre-Degree Course.I am glad that I am one among who could listen to a brilliant lecture like this and thank to the internet's wonderful capabilities!

[xzeyvionaryee]

Watching on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020. See you in 10 Years!

[OG]

He always makes people laugh before he does the speaking. This is because he knows that laughter makes a person's mind open to be more receptive. This guy is a genius for sure.

[Sathish_]

video Title : About 2030
video released : 2010
recommended : 2020

[hwkqnet]

he forgot to mention we'll be less happy

[BennieTakeTwo]

This man is brilliant! I can listen to him all day. It's almost frightening to see where technology will take us. It is expanding so fast that most all of us will see at least some of these advancements in our own lifetimes! Again, brillaint speaker! You're truly among my favorites!

SOUNDS LIKE IN THE FUTURE WE WILL BE TRACKED 24-7 EVERY WHERE AND EVERY SECOND... WHO IS WATCHING ?

[cyberpet]

The future is Big Brother.
Most people will fall in love with Big Brother. This is how "scientific" totalitarianism works. It offers you the whole world, in exchange for your soul.

[maxattack]

Having watched this video made 13 years ago, it's remarkable to see how much of what was discussed has already become a reality, such as the development of self-driving cars. However, it's unfortunate that despite these technological advancements, the benefits haven't necessarily reached those who are most in need. This realization can be disheartening, and it's easy to feel like true equality is an unattainable dream...

[nabeelhassan]

Watched this video back in college in 2013. Back here today just to be disappointed. Will come to it in 2030 now.

[etmax]

I absolutely love the natural almost comical and matter of fact way this guy talks. He's so approachable and so real when compared to most highly intellectual people. He mixes in the most descriptive "to the point" jokes as well.

[clintgolub]

Michio Kaku is the man and was a huge influence on my idea of applied science back in high school. So grateful this amazing human was born to influence budding young scientists everywhere.

[silashouston]

It's 2023 now and things just keep getting more advanced.

[nickjones]

I watched this lecture so many times in 2010.. can’t believe we’re only 6 years away now.

[johnjirvin]

I really want to meet Dr. Kaku, it would be an honor to speak with him in person, even if only for a minute. Thank you for uploading this video