RIP Basil Hiley (1935–2025)

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Basil Hiley, a prominent figure in the field of Bohmian mechanics and a close associate of David Bohm, recently passed away. He was set to host an event on Bohm's work next month, highlighting his significant contributions to quantum mechanics. The discussion also references a BBC program featuring Hiley and Roger Penrose, which delves into interpretations of quantum mechanics. Additionally, there is a brief, unrelated exchange about the size of a ruler in a photo, with speculation that it may come from a prop department.
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I was just skimming some reading on Bohmian mechanics and for some reason decided to check on Basil Hiley. He was co-author and close friend of Bohm. I just noticed he died a couple of weeks ago. He was supposed to hosting some event on Bohm's next month. Quite champion of the field. Hopefully some other users might explore the importance of his work. I remember hearing from him first in BBC In Our Time discussing interpretations on quantum mechanics with Penrose, here it is:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hv1dp
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Where does one find a ruler that size in the photo?
What?

Edit: I do not know how I did not notice such a ruler in the photo.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Where does one find a ruler that size in the photo?
Probably in a prop department.
 
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