In the early 2010’s something called The Mandela Effect blew up on the internet.  

Masses of people online claimed to remember events or images as being one way, when they’re actually completely different to how they recall them.  

False memories have mostly been thought of as chance or a result of believing some conspiracy, however researchers are now trying to see if there’s a scientific explanation at play here. 

Dr Sophie Calabretto asks Cosmos Magazine journalist Imma Perfetto if there’s any science that explains the Mandela Effect and the experiments trying to understand exactly what’s going on. 

In the early 2010’s something called The Mandela Effect blew up on the internet.  
Masses of people online claimed to remember events or images as being one way, when they’re actually completely different to how they recall them.  
False memories have mostly been thought of as chance or a result of believing some conspiracy, however researchers are now trying to see if there’s a scientific explanation at play here. 
Dr Sophie Calabretto asks Cosmos Magazine journalist Imma Perfetto if there’s any science that explains the Mandela Effect and the experiments trying to understand exactly what’s going on.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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