Talk:Bryce DeWitt

Bioshock Infinite

Eh, not that it really fits anywhere on this page (might be more fitting on Booker DeWitt's/Bioshock's page), but Mr. B. DeWitt is clearly Booker DeWitt's namesake. Especially so, since the game deals with multiple universes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.74.131.246 (talk) 03:50, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

Was thinking the same thing Codegrinder (talk) 19:33, 13 April 2013 (UTC)

I see that older versions of this page had a section "In Popular Culture" and mentioned DeWitt's connection to two game characters. On 16 January 2016, Omnipaedista deleted the section with the justification "remove unsourced trivia per WP:V." Indeed, there were no citations justifying the connection to games. --KKelvinThompson (talk) 15:44, 20 September 2021 (UTC)

A quick web search turns up multiple mentions of the Booker/Bryce connection. Unfortunately, none(?) of these articles satisfies Wikpedia's standard for a "reliable source." Maybe collectively they justify saying, "It has been suggested that Booker DeWitt, the protagonist of BioShock Infinite, is named for Bryce DeWitt." (the deleted language) --KKelvinThompson (talk) 15:44, 20 September 2021 (UTC)

Specific links

Here are various references where observers note that Booker DeWitt in Bioshock Infinite is a callout to Bryce DeWitt. Sadly, these are all "user forum" type comments, with none that I can find from "authoritative sources." Maybe there's a professional review or academic paper somewhere that mentions the connection, but I don't know how to find it.

Why Booker’s Name is a Red Herring in Understanding BioShock Infinite
https://withaterriblefate.com/2016/01/07/why-bookers-name-is-a-red-herring-in-understanding-bioshock-infinite/

Curious about why they chose the name "Booker DeWitt"?
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/605052-bioshock-infinite/65863859
(GameSpot user forums)

Easter Eggs and Secrets
https://www.ign.com/wikis/bioshock-infinite/Easter_Eggs_and_Secrets#Bucking_Bronco_4-Pack
"Booker DeWitt's name is a reference to theoretical physicist Bryce Dewitt. Bryce Dewitt was an adherent to the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and advanced the formulation of Hugh Everett's Many Worlds Theory."
(? not clear if curated or user forum?)

BioShock Infinite and Theoretical Physics
https://www.deviantart.com/solarmech/art/BioShock-Infinite-and-Theoretical-Physics-836161180
"But in the late 1960’s and 70’s the theory was picked up and expanded on by theoretical physicist Bryce DeWitt who gave it the name we know today, the Many Worlds Interpretation (MWI)."

Video Games That Ask Deep Philosophical Questions
https://the-artifice.com/video-games-philosophical-questions/
"Even the main character’s name Booker DeWitt is based on the name of the notable theoretical physicist-philosopher Bryce DeWitt, who was a major proponent and popularizer of the MWI." (by alexbolano92, Contributing writer for The Artifice; only two articles “Contributor I”)

Booker DeWitt's Name
https://bioshock.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Booker_DeWitt#Booker_DeWitt.27s_Name

The little White Injun that could
https://web.archive.org/web/20131212040822/https://bioshockmysteries.com/2013/04/08/the-little-white-injun-that-could/ https://bioshockmysteries.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/the-little-white-injun-that-could/ "Bryce DeWitt was a theoretical physicist that advanced the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics."

I think Booker DeWitt may be named after a scientist named Bryce Seligman DeWitt, a proponent of the "Many-worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bioshock/comments/1eaonq/i_think_booker_dewitt_may_be_named_after_a/

Booker / Bryce [Contains spoilers]
https://steamcommunity.com/app/8870/discussions/0/620695877284358113/ “Is the name of Booker DeWitt in someway an homage/recognition or quirky 'easter egg' reference to Bryce DeWitt?”

KKelvinThompson (talk) 00:41, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

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