Visions of the Future

Infobox Television
show_name = The Universe
format = Documentary
runtime = 1 hour
starring = Dr Michio Kaku
country = UK
language = English
network = BBC Four
picture_format = 576i (SDTV)
first_aired = Nov 5, 2007
last_aired = Nov 19, 2007
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 3
website = http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/visions-future.shtml
tv_com_id =

"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.

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/visions-future.shtml "Visions of the Future"] official page on the BBC website