MANY-WORLDS INTERPRETATION THEORY

Proposed by Hugh Everett (1956)

Hugh Everett
(November 11, 1930 – July
19, 1982)
Context and Background Information

The Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) is a theory in quantum mechanics that

suggests the existence of many parallel worlds that exist simultaneously with our

own. According to this theory, every possible quantum outcome is realized in a

different world, and time is viewed as a many-branched tree. The MWI is one of

several multiverse hypotheses in physics and philosophy. The MWI was first

proposed by Hugh Everett in 1957, and it has been a topic of debate and discussion

ever since. Some cosmologists have supported the MWI as the best way to explain

the existence of the universe, while others have criticized it for its lack of empirical

evidence and other problems.

The MWI has several implications that challenge our understanding of the

universe. For example, it suggests that there are many versions of ourselves in

different worlds, each experiencing a different outcome of every event. It also implies

that the concept of probability is not fundamental, but rather a result of our limited
perspective. The MWI has been the subject of much debate and criticism, with some

arguing that it is untestable and therefore not a scientific theory. Others have

criticized it for its lack of empirical evidence and its reliance on unproven

assumptions.

Despite its controversies, the MWI has had a significant impact on our

understanding of the universe. It has challenged our assumptions about the nature of

reality and the role of observation in quantum mechanics. It has also inspired new

research and theories in physics and philosophy. While the MWI may never be

proven or disproven, it remains a fascinating and thought-provoking idea that

continues to capture the imagination of scientists and the public alike.

References:

Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. (2021, August 5). Many-Worlds

Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).
Retrieved April 26, 2023, from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/
The Many-Worlds Theory, Explained. (2020, May 20). The MIT Press Reader.
Retrieved April 26, 2023, from https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-many-worlds-
theory/
Is The Many-worlds Interpretation Really Just an Interpretation? (2021, March 22).
Physics Stack Exchange. Retrieved April 26, 2023, from
https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/622860/is-the-many-worlds-
interpretation-really-just-an-interpretation
Ball. (2018, October 18). Why The Many-Worlds Interpretation Has Many Problems |
Quanta Magazine. Quanta Magazine. Retrieved April 26, 2023, from
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problems-20181018/
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Presented by:
Joros Bertulfo
Joshua Fabricante
(12-Azurite)