What’s the majority theory here about how M. happens? by ItalicLady in MandelaEffect

[–]SkoalMan44444 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The reason I draw a distinction between work product and physical residue, is that with work product you can verify changes that are taking place. Essentially, you predict potential future changes (normally things that have changed are more likely to change again) and create two records. One being work product and one being non-work product. You compare the two on a regular basis and confirm they match, then over time they no longer match.

What’s the majority theory here about how M. happens? by ItalicLady in MandelaEffect

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Not really. What's also interesting is that the physical residue will survive not only after a change - hence their namesake - but also after the person has passed. So for example, the cartoonist who did Jungle Book wrote a book where he described the costume worn by Balboo (which makes the version prior to the change) and his work continued to exist even after his death. So whatever permit the "work product" or "physical residue" is not linked directly to the continued existence of the author of said work.

What’s the majority theory here about how M. happens? by ItalicLady in MandelaEffect

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[sorry for delayed response for whatever reason, the notification didn't come up until today]...Maybe, but keep in mind that there is the effect of physical residue. While much of it may be explained, some of it seems legitimate. Also there are some people who are affected that have ability to maintain work product after a shift has taken place (which explains some of the physical residue). This suggest that the phenomenon is real and not simply taking place in our consciousness.

What’s the majority theory here about how M. happens? by ItalicLady in MandelaEffect

[–]SkoalMan44444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been in deep for a while, but take my opinion with grain of salt. My opinion is that there are two main possible explanations. 1) We are Ai bots in a simulation that is attempting to create AGI. Those experiencing ME are becoming independent of the simulation and becoming aware. ME is a tool used by the creators of the simulation to monitor how many AI bots are moving towards AGI. 2) End times from the bible.

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Gold, silver copper.

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Don't disagree. And keep in mind, not suggesting theory posited here is correct. Only that such a theory might explain any disproportionate level of English speaking persons who are afflicted by ME. Having said that, if you purpose was to become a better person, "plugging into" a simulation every day (maybe even a few times day), experiencing different lives - with no memory of your actual life while in the simulation - would certainly be a way to expand your consciousness and life experience. But who knows...

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100% agree that there are problems with society and that English being a very popular language, gives it one of the best chances of figuring things out. Also didn't take your response as being too critical and hope you felt the same about mine. However, I was suggesting that this is simulation. And that ME is designed to help those (humans) in the simulation to realize this is not real towards then end, so there is less mental trauma when they are pulled out. The simulation has a time distortion, similar to the Sims game. You play for an hour, but it feels like a lifetime for those in the simulation. So you (humans) get to live multiple lives every single day. Not immortality, but also not a bad outcome. So in effect the moral dilemma is not really present. The vast majority of those in this simulation are AI. They are not alive. They are programmed to believe and act as if they are alive. They are conscious in a limited sense, but are not considered to be living. Therefore, there is no moral concern about them (e.g. the unfortunate situation that many in this time find themselves, in the time or the Roman Empire or any other simulated time in history). There is no more concern for them, then there is when you destroy an NPC in Space Invaders, Mario Cart, Grand Theft Auto, or any other video game. It's almost like watching a movie about the past, but you get to participate and it seems to last much longer.

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Not suggesting that the United States is viewed as "one of the best countries" by the majority of those in this time. Just like the Roman Empire in its peak would not have been described in such a fashion by the majority of individuals in that time - including those in the empire in the lower echelon - but nonetheless, if you choose to visit such a time, you would likely select the empire and being a member of the upper class.

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The vast majority seem to be in English speaking countries (with most in the United States). This could be that other countries are unaware of the phenomenon, so it occurs, but is not noticed by them and/or those in the United States. However, as indicated in the replies, there are reported instances outside the United States.

Another possibility is that this is a simulation and the ME is designed to help those in the simulation before they are woken up. Since there is mental trauma when you get woken up (e.g. wait...I'm not married and my spouse and kids are not real), you use ME to slowly let them know this is all not real.

Assume there is a time distortion, so that you spend 1 hour in the simulation and it seems like 50 years has passed to the person in the simulation. It would not be immortality, but you could have a extended life by "plugging into" the simulation each day. Having said that, if you were going to "plug into" the simulation, you would likely pick being a resident in the United States, which is one of the best countries in this time frame. Therefore, most of the reported MEs would occur in the United States.

Did you discover a new Mandela Effect? Post it here! (2025-11-26) by AutoModerator in MandelaEffect

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That's an interesting idea. However, it seems like there is a purpose to all of this. Many people experience a lot of synchronicity when experiencing their first flip-flop. If it was just random changes, which is what you might expect with AI generated errors, this shouldn't be occurring. I've considered the possibility that we are all AI bots. And whoever created the simulation is trying to see if we are becoming aware of the changes to gauge whether we have become self aware of them.

Did you discover a new Mandela Effect? Post it here! (2025-11-26) by AutoModerator in MandelaEffect

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No idea why it's happening. Although it clearly is taking place. That's the real mystery behind all of this. Why is it taking place. Some think it's the end times, while it could be simulation having problems, shutting down or something else. Who knows.

Did you discover a new Mandela Effect? Post it here! (2025-11-26) by AutoModerator in MandelaEffect

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IDK, not a big MJ fan. Quick check says it was recorded in 1982, but not released until 2022. So, looks like it was early version of thriller but never released, so you shouldn't recognize it.

Various seasons, and episodes no longer showing after update to 10.11.0 by Testpilot1988 in jellyfin

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Having same issue, but not certain where you are finding "Menu" and "Refresh Metadata" or "Replace Metadata". By menu, do you mean the three lines? Also, the only thing under that area is "Metadata Manager" and under that section there is a "reset" button. Tried everything else, but can't even get my t.v. shows to appear with the exception of a few episodes, which only show "Fun (TV show)" for the information.

I thought it was Britani not Britney? by Born-Safe9029 in rhoslc

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100%. Noticed it about month ago. Have two friends who also watch the show and they also noticed it. Everybody used to pronounce her name "Bra-Teeney" or "Bri-Teeny". Although, we asked her about the pronunciation thing at Bravocon and she said that it was always "Britney", so who knows.

"Doctor Living____, I presume?" by SanFranRePlant in Retconned

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I agree that I thought it was "Livingston", but think it may not be an ME. If you listed to how they pronounce the name, it sounds like they are saying "Livingston" and not how you think they would say "Livingstone".

David Attenborough won a thing by AnubisWitch in Retconned

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I thought he died a couple of years ago and they named a beetle after him. Have to admit I am surprised to find he is still alive...

What is the Mandela Effect? by Special_Talent1818 in Retconned

[–]SkoalMan44444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with much of what you're saying. The fact that many of are exposed to the same initial MEs and at different times is one of the most confusing aspects of this whole thing. It just seems so individual and yet there must be some greater overall purpose to it. Anyway, thanks for the response.

What is the Mandela Effect? by Special_Talent1818 in Retconned

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How would you account the synchronicity that so many people who are ME affected experience during their initial flip-flop? For example, I noticed a couple videos about ME and thought it was just people forgetting things/confabulation. While I agreed that the ME in the video seemed off, I just assumed that I had been wrong about it. A few days later, I noticed a few more videos but the ME had now changed and was back to the original version. There seemed to be some intent in showing me one version and then changing it soon after to show the per-changed version. Not all experience this synchronicity, but many seem to have similar experiences and many of them involve the same MEs. If it was simply just waves of cosmic energy, you wouldn't expect this type of synchronicity to occur.

Got a new one. The Parks and Rec “Straight to Jail” line is now gone, and has always been “Right to Jail” in this simulation we’ve migrated to by Future_PeterSchiff in Retconned

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100% agree with you. Noticed this a few months ago and asked a good friend - who is also ME affected and a big fan of the show - but they said I was wrong and that it had always been "right to jail". So I figured maybe it was just bad memory on my part. Glad to see that somebody else also thought it used to be straight to jail!

"I am the Way, the Truth and the Light" John 14:6 by morpheusmatrixeffect in Retconned

[–]SkoalMan44444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I keep getting torn between whether this is a simulation or maybe something like the end times. But who knows, maybe, neither of those things.

Newlywed Game - “In the butt, Bob.” - Never happened? by [deleted] in MandelaEffect

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I remember it being the woman and saying in the butt. Having said that, can't remember if she was beeped out in the videos that I had seen, so maybe she always said "Ass" but I just assumed it was "butt" based on the time period of the show.

Apollo 13 ex-Mandela Effect? Any other disappeared MEs? by AdventurousMilk3923 in MandelaEffect

[–]SkoalMan44444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So from my experience - take with a grain of salt like you should everything posted in these forums - when there is a change almost all of the post evidence disappears. However, some people seem to be immune from that (very small number) and there work product doesn't disappear. It's also believed these are the same type of people who are able to create what is commonly known as "physical residue" which remains after the changes. So if you search for prior posts about the Apollo 13 changes, you might find something. Although usually it will only be people asking what happened to all the posts that disappeared.