Suddenly Fashionable

The transcript discusses the historical taboo on foundational issues in quantum mechanics from 1935 to 1960, highlighting the lack of conferences in Anglo-Saxon countries. It credits non-traditional physicists like Mnesimoni and John Bill for advancing the field despite sociological barriers. The narrative shifts to the eventual acceptance of foundational studies in the 1980s and 1990s. The speaker shares a personal experience of seeking NSF support for quantum mechanics research, noting the unfashionable perception of the field at the time.

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