1998: Predicting the Next Millennium

Synopsis

Technological advancements in the 21st century are explored through insights from theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku and futurologist Watts Wacker. Kaku interviews 150 leading scientists to identify key developments that will shape human life, including genetic manipulation, smart technology, and the implications of microchips. In a studio discussion with Jeremy Paxman, Kaku and Wacker debate the potential realities of a future with cloned dinosaurs and designer babies, while questioning the ethical implications of such innovations. This segment originally aired on BBC Two's Newsnight in 1998.