I would hope that the publicity around the Higgs boson would increase the public awareness of physics and cosmology.
Michio KakuBy 2100, our destiny is to become like the gods we once worshipped and feared. But our tools will not be magic wands and potions but the science of computers, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and most of all, the quantum theory.
Michio KakuEven if we mortgage the next 100 years of generations of human beings, we would not have enough energy to build a Death Star.
Michio KakuIn physics, one of the most exciting areas is in nanotech. With computers exhausting the power of silicon, Silicon Valley could become a Rust Belt, unless we can find replacements, such as quantum computers and molecular computers. To be a leader in any field, one has to have a great imagination. Sure, we have to know the basics and fundamentals. But beyond that, we have to let our imagination soar.
Michio Kaku