His theories on the future of the mind are wide-ranging, from the possibilities of telepathy to controlling 'programmable matter' with our thoughts alone.
At times, his opinions sound purely like science fiction – but he's convinced that these are developments we'll see not just in the distant future, but by the end of the century. Of particular interest is the ability to implant memories. 'First of all, someone goes on vacation before you, and pleasant memories such as walking on the seashore and picking up rocks are put on a disc,'
Dr Kaku told MailOnline. 'Then they're uploaded into your own mind; relax, and there you are at the beach. Feel the wind at your face, hear the sound of the waves, all the sensations – you'll have a memory of a very nice walk on the beach in some exotic location…
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