Scientist Michio Kaku speculates on the future of human civilization and the potential for self-destruction or progress.
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2057: Human Civilization
Scientist Michio Kaku speculates on the future of human civilization and the potential for self-destruction or progress.
Added: Dec 27, 2006
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