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50 Years of the Multiverse Interpretation

chinmay7 writes "There is an excellent selection of articles (and quite a few related scientific papers) in a special edition of Nature magazine on interpretations of the multiverse theory. 'Fifty years ago this month Hugh Everett III published his paper proposing a "relative-state formulation of quantum mechanics" — the idea subsequently described as the 'many worlds' or 'multiverse' interpretation. Its impact on science and culture continues. In celebration, a science fiction special edition of Nature on 5 July 2007 explores the symbiosis of science and sf, as exemplified by Everett's hypothesis, its birth, evolution, champions and opponents, in biology, physics, literature and beyond.'

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  1. Re:50 year of an untestable hypothesis by MOBE2001 · · Score: -1, Troll

    someone just got his report card for physics.

    says azenpunk in her little Ferengi outfit. ahahaha... Thanks for the laughs. ahahaha... AHAHAHA... ahahaha...