Accompany EELS frontman Mark Oliver Everett on his exploration of parallel universes and the extraordinary life of his father, Hugh Everett III, in this captivating episode of the popular PBS series Nova.
Hugh Everett III, lauded as one of the most significant scientists of the 20th century by Scientific American, introduced the groundbreaking Many Worlds Theory in 1957. This theory posits the existence of parallel universes continually branching off from our reality. Despite initial dismissal, it has since become a focal point for physicists and inspired numerous works of popular culture like Star Trek and The Golden Compass.
As a child, Mark struggled to connect with his father, who was deeply absorbed in his revolutionary ideas, considering anything else a distraction. Now, as the sole survivor of his family, Mark embarks on an emotional journey to unravel his father’s enigmatic persona. Through interviews with Hugh’s former classmates, colleagues, and admirers, including renowned physicist Max Tegmark from MIT, Mark seeks not only to comprehend his father’s legacy but also to grasp the profound impact of his ideas on contemporary physics.
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