Reply to Hofer-Szab\'o: the PBR theorem hasn't been saved

TL;DR

This paper refutes Hofer-Szabó's recent defense of the PBR theorem, providing a counterargument that demonstrates the theorem has been effectively disproved.

Contribution

It offers a novel critique that challenges Hofer-Szabó's rebuttal, strengthening the case against the validity of the PBR theorem.

Findings

Hofer-Szabó's counterargument is shown to be flawed.

The PBR theorem is demonstrated to be invalid.

The paper concludes the PBR theorem has been disproved.

Abstract

Recently, in Found. Phys. 53: 64 (2023), it has been argued that there is no reality to the PBR theorem. In Found. Phys. 54: 36 (2024), Hofer-Szab\'o has commented that the argument is flawed and that PBR theorem remains in tact. Here we reply to Hofer-Szab\'o by showing that his counterargument does not hold up, concluding that the PBR theorem has been disproved.