The ‘Mandela Effect’ describes the false memories many of us share. But why can’t scientists explain it?
You could say the same thing is happening on a much larger scale in our culture. There’s a multitude of familiar factors pushing us all into different histories, from misinformation to identity politics, and as a country, there is less and less of a singular timeline that the majority of us can agree on.
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It also touches on the Mandela Effect, ie. many people recalling the same event that never happened, or remembering details that don't reflect reality. Some people see the Mandela Effect as a form of glitched cultural deja vu, while others think it's just common misinterpretation, like mishearing lyrics to a popular song.