Episode notes
Have you ever had a memory so vivid, so clear, that you were certain it was true, only to find out it was completely wrong? You're not alone! This phenomenon, known as the Visual Mandela Effect, describes the experience of shared and consistent false memories for specific images in popular culture. Join us as we explore fascinating examples like the Monopoly Man's monocle (or lack thereof!), C3PO’s golden leg, and Pikachu's black-tipped tail. We'll unpack the science behind these memory mishaps and examine different theories about why they occur. Is it faulty attention, schema-based assumptions, or something else entirely? Tune in to challenge your memories and gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating quirks of the human mind!
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