Michio Kaku talked about his book Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel, published by Doubleday. He explored the advancements in science that could make several science-fiction technologies a possibility in the real world. Mr. Kaku showed slides throughout his presentation. Afterward, he responded to audience members' questions.

The event was held in the S. Dillon Ripley Center.