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May 12, 2023 21 mins

Join Michelle Carey on this episode of the Useless Information Podcast as she delves into the enigmatic world of the Mandela Effect, a phenomenon where large groups of people remember events or details differently from how they actually occurred. Michelle explains the history and origins of the Mandela Effect, shares some fascinating examples – including misremembered movie quotes and iconic logos – and discusses both the positive and negative aspects of this curious psychological occurrence. Discover how cognitive biases, social influences, and memory conformity contribute to the formation of collective false memories, and explore the intriguing theory that alternate realities or parallel universes might be at play. Tune in for a captivating journey into the quirks and mysteries of the human mind!


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