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Summary of The Future of the Mind 

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In The Future of the Mind, Michio Kaku shines the spotlight on the groundbreaking advancements made in neuroscience about the brain. He also shows the critical role that physicists play in brain research. The information in this summary will enable you to see the brain and mind from three dimensions. In the past, the brain was regarded majorly for its function in coordination. Presently, new abilities of the brain include its relevance in the management of disorders such as Parkinson's, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, Alzheimer's, and many others. This summary also describes the future of brain studies. Scientists are optimistic about storing memories outside the brain and indulging in telepathy. American Physicist, researcher, author, and professor Michio Kaku is best known for his love for physics and the universe. His popular titles are Physics of the Future, Physics of the Impossible, and The God Equation. “The brain weighs only three pounds, yet it is very complex.” ~ Michio Kaku

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  • Who should read The Future of the Mind
  • Topics in The Future of the Mind
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The brain will continue to evolve

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The capabilities of the human mind are impressive. And, like the universe, it continues to amaze astrologers, containing mysteries that scientists are yet to discover. Giant strides have been made in brain study, though.

Between the late 1950s and now, various studies on brain parts and their functions have been conducted, each new successful study connecting the dots to previous discoveries. This progress is why we have answers to many questions about the brain and why books like The Future of the Mind could be written. Sit back as this summary takes you through some remarkable discoveries on how the brain functions and what the future holds.
Like supercomputers, all human behaviors are linked to specific brain areas. Damage to the frontal lobe, for instance, can affect a person's personality.
This summary will explain the role that neuroscience plays in enhancing the human mind. You'll see how new technology has made it possible to document memories, read minds, and record dreams. This summary also highlights the importance of the brain and how we can make the most of its functions.
My fundamental premise about the brain is that its workings — what we sometimes call “mind” — result from its anatomy and physiology and nothing more. ~ Carl Sagan
Did you know? The brain has two very similar halves called the left and right hemispheres. Surprisingly, the brain can operate even if one of these hemispheres is missing. Sometimes, both struggle for control affecting the decisions humans make.
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Consciousness is a key natural ability of the human mind

One of the most significant feats of the evolved human brain is its ability to imagine things that are not happening yet. This ability can be observed physically through brain scans.
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Brain enhancement machines are developing daily to improve the storage of memories

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Scientific advancement in recording memories requires the enhancement of the human brain

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The human mind can be controlled, and human consciousness — altered

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The activities of artificial intelligence are still limited

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Reverse engineering can provide solutions to mental health problems

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