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Michio Kaku: Nothing is impossible

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*Nothing Is Impossible* presents the world of physics where "nothing is impossible" by Michio Kaku, a world-renowned scholar in theoretical physics. Following the bestseller *Parallel Universes*, which completely overturned conventional wisdom about the universe, this book puts an end to all the scientific impossibilities humanity has challenged since Einstein's theory of relativity. It demonstrates that impossible feats previously depicted in movies and novels—such as invisibility, teleportation, space traversal, and time travel—will all become possible through physics within 100 years. It paints a blueprint for the future of science, showcasing the efforts of scientists who have challenged the impossible, new theories, and the current state of science. Using the signature metaphors and wit demonstrated in his previous work, the author explains the latest theories and concepts in physics in an accessible way.

Korean title: 불가능은 없다

Korean author: 미치오 카쿠

Korean publisher: 김영사

ISBN-13: 9788934938484

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CH*******
November 23, 2011

I happened to see Professor Michio Kaku on a BBC program about "parallel universes." He looked so cool figure skating, and I discovered this book while searching for information about him. I haven't finished reading it yet, but it is such a good book that I wonder why I didn't come across it sooner. I never imagined that the theories I learned in such a difficult way during my old physics and chemistry classes could be explained in such an entertaining way... If I had read this book in middle

EU****
October 16, 2011

This is! Not a self-help book, but a science book. Just looking at the title, I was terrified, thinking it might be a self-help book—the very thing I hate the most—and breathed a sigh of relief when I found out it wasn't. But then... looking closely at the cover, this is... a science book I have never encountered in book form before... It is a book that helps satisfy our curiosity about phenomena we are so eager to see and wonder when we might actually encounter them. Teleportation, telepathy,

MJ****
June 17, 2010

"Impossible is relative." This is a short yet powerful and thought-provoking phrase found in the introduction of this book. What is impossible today can become possible tomorrow, and various "impossibilities" considered to exist only in the imagination eventually become "possibilities" as science and technology advance. I believe this statement can be extended to everything, not just science. “Overall Content” In science fiction novels, there are many things considered impossible or merely

IK*****
June 4, 2010

[Nothing Is Impossible!] From human history, we have witnessed countless instances where what appeared impossible in its time transformed into a possible state as time passed and science advanced. Michio Kaku has internalized this from the history of physics and his own experiences, asserting that the word "impossible" is a highly relative concept. However, as we go through life, we still frequently see instances where we forget these lessons of history and limit and restrict humanity's

EE*****
May 31, 2010

Many things we use today were once considered impossible. For instance, have you ever imagined that a mobile phone would be possible? Of course, some may have believed it was feasible and conducted research, but the majority likely thought it was unlikely. Reading Michio Kaku’s *Nothing Is Impossible*, I found myself questioning: Is there really no such thing as impossible? As the author points out, even if something isn't realized right now, it can become a reality. For instance, through the

ME***
May 30, 2010

I believe that anyone who enjoys science fiction has likely imagined invisibility, teleportation, space travel, and time travel at least a few times. Of course, it is also an undeniable fact that numerous SF novels, once dismissed as mere fiction, began to manifest as reality in the 2000s—and even before that—demonstrating that the imaginations of outstanding SF writers have shown that these possibilities are not merely figments of human potential but are entirely achievable. Even now, when

MY***
May 29, 2010

After reading *Nothing Is Impossible*, I realized that the convenient and prosperous world we live in today is possible because, throughout our history, humanity has made possible countless things that were initially thought absolutely impossible and never even attempted. I believe the most crucial factor in this is the power of science, as it is the force that transforms the impossible into the possible. Many people, including myself, find science—especially the core knowledge of physics—to be

SH****
May 28, 2010

The original title of this book is *Physics of the Impossible*. Since the impossible is relative, something may not be possible "now," but it could be possible "in the future." If we were to bring a person from 100 years ago to the modern era and show them civilization, it would feel as wondrous as magic; similarly, if we traveled 100 years into the future, magical events would occur everywhere. However, once we realize that there are scientific principles behind them, the "mystery" shifts to

EC*****
May 7, 2010

Memorable Quote: "The horizon of science will always be waiting for us beyond. Is there nothing impossible?" Michio Kaku is a distinguished professor at the City University of New York, a leading scholar in theoretical physics, and a popular scientist who bridges the gap between the public and cutting-edge physics through books on parallel universes and various other topics. Born in California in 1947, he is a Japanese-American. When I first encounter the title of this book, I feel a sense of

MI******
May 6, 2010

Those who wish to become invisible to spend 24 hours with their loved one, those who dream of teleporting home in a jammed subway during rush hour, those who want to relive moving moments from history hundreds of years ago through time travel—if you have harbored even one of these in your heart! Hey you! Night Row! Let's meet this book: Physics Professor Michio Kaku's new work, *Nothing Is Impossible*. If his previous work, *Parallel Universes*, explored the mysteries of the universe, this time

미치오 카쿠: 불가능은 없다
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