The fifth revolution is the revolution of the mind

Dr Michio Kaku, bestselling author and theoretical physicist and futurist, talked about ways to fully harness full potential of the human mind, saying it was the most powerful force in the universe.

“The human mind has moved rivers and mountains, created cities in the desert, but by itself the mind is powerless. It has to communicate, it has to engage, it has to share knowledge. This is where governments come in,” Kaku said.

“Government communication between people and the government, between scientists and policymakers, will create the next revolutions. We all know about the four revolutions. The fifth one is the revolution of the mind. Soon, we will exchange messages through the human brain, mentally, in seconds. What is the future of the Internet? It is brain-net. We will eventually be able to share memories and emotions via technology.”

“I often ask myself this question, why are some countries rich while others are poor despite having abundant natural resources. I have seen the difference, which is that in rich countries, the power of the mind has been unleashed collectively. These societies are rich in human ideas, those that envision a future and work towards realising it with governments and people sharing responsibilities.”

The bestselling author concluded by saying that government communications has the responsibility to fill their communities with hope and optimism.