Hugh Everett III: Many Worlds of Mathematics
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Tony Mann talks about the career of Hugh Everett III (1930 - 1982), famous for his "Many Worlds" interpretation of quantum theory. He talks about:
introduction to Everett's career (time 0:10)
Everett's work in Quantum Theory (0:43)
Game Theory and Operations Research (2:13)
consultancy (3:12)
belated interest in Everett's ideas on Quantum Theory (3:30)
Everett's death (4:01)
summary of his career (4:25)
More information, worksheets and other resources for the undergraduate mathematics curriculum: www.beingamathematician.org
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