Author Michio Kaku discusses future of humanity, colonization of Mars

SAN FRANCISCO -- One of SpaceX's goals is to reduce space transportation costs and eventually enable the colonization of Mars.

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A lot of people are wondering if the stuff of sci-fi is actually within our grasp.

Renowned futurist Michio Kaku, author of the best-selling book "The Future of Humanity," sat down with ABC7 News on Monday.

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Here's a list of Bay Area book signing events where Kaku can be found:

Monday March 5 - Menlo Park, CA

7:30pm Kepler's - offsite at San Mateo Performing Arts Center

Speech, Q&A, signing 600 N. Delaware Street

San Mateo, CA 94401

Tuesday, March 6 - Corte Madera and Berkeley, CA

12:45pm Arrival

1:00pm Book Passage

Speech, Q&A, signing 51 Tamal Vista Blvd.

Corte Madera, CA 94925

Contact: Karen West, 415-927-0960 or kwest@bookpassage.com

Tuesday, March 6 - Corte Madera and Berkeley, CA

7:30pm KPFA/Berkeley Event

Speech, Q&A, signing At the First Congregational Church of Berkeley

2345 Channing Way

Berkeley, CA

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