The physics community has mixed opinions on Michio Kaku and his books, particularly "Physics of the Impossible." While Kaku is recognized as a skilled writer who simplifies complex topics for a general audience, some physicists criticize him for oversimplification and express disdain for his association with string theory. Despite this, Kaku has made significant contributions to the field, with over 170 published papers and several doctoral textbooks. He is often viewed as a modern successor to Carl Sagan in the realm of science communication.
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He's a good writer, albeit he does tend to over simplify things to accommodate a general audience. In the book "Physics of the Impossible" Kaku discusses the plausibility of popular science fiction concepts.thrill3rnit3 said:I am wondering what the physics community thinks of Kaku and his books, most notably his "Physics of the Impossible" book.