Who was Hugh Everett, my father, and what is the Many World's Theory?

[Ivan Seeking]

Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives
A fascinating peek into the private and public worlds of Hugh Everett - the father of the Many Worlds Theory - through the eyes of the son that never really knew him, and the physicists who did.

Part 1
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/entertainment/watch/v15491416CPsP3prx#
Part 2
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/entertainment/watch/v15491418TjtAqzfg#

Crud! I thought those were complete videos. Nova ran it tonight and it was quite interesting. It should be available somewhere [anyone?]. If not, but sure to watch for it.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

http://www.hulu.com/nova
You can watch NOVA episodes here but that particular episode does not appear to be up yet.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

Hugh Everett was a physicist who is best known for his groundbreaking theory known as the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics. This theory proposes that every time a quantum event occurs, the universe splits into multiple parallel universes, each with a different outcome. This theory challenges the traditional understanding of quantum mechanics and has sparked much debate and discussion among physicists.

As seen in the documentary "Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives," Everett was a brilliant but often overlooked scientist who struggled with the pressures of academia and the implications of his theory. His son, Mark, never fully understood his father's work until he delved into his father's papers and spoke with colleagues and experts in the field.

The Many Worlds Interpretation has gained popularity and is still being studied and debated by scientists today. It offers a unique perspective on the nature of reality and the possibilities of multiple universes coexisting. While it may never be proven, the theory has opened up new avenues for research and has challenged our understanding of the universe.