Echoes Across Time: From the Mandela Effect to the Shang Bowen Effect

Echoes Across Time: From the Mandela Effect to the Shang Bowen EffectDiscussions about the "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect" are rampant on the Chinese internet, revolving around discrepancies in human memory and potential intertwining of parallel worlds. These effects, accompanied by once popular cultural phenomena like "Pokmon" and "China Has Hip-Hop," have even attracted renowned online creators to dedicate sections of their work to exploring them

Echoes Across Time: From the Mandela Effect to the Shang Bowen Effect

Discussions about the "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect" are rampant on the Chinese internet, revolving around discrepancies in human memory and potential intertwining of parallel worlds. These effects, accompanied by once popular cultural phenomena like "Pokmon" and "China Has Hip-Hop," have even attracted renowned online creators to dedicate sections of their work to exploring them.

While people remain puzzled by the "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect," more similar effects keep emerging, prompting questions about memory and reality. What exactly causes such widespread memory discrepancies in humans? Do parallel worlds truly intertwine with ours?

Let's delve into the truth behind these effects, starting with the origin of the "parallel world" concept.

I. The Concept of Parallel Worlds: The Interplay of Multiverse and Mathematics

The "parallel world" concept originates from quantum mechanics, an extension of the "multiverse." In multiverse theory, the universe comprises countless isomorphic universes that are similar but evolve differently.

1. Isomorphic Multiverse

"Isomorphic" is a structural term used to describe the similarity of internal structures between multiple physical systems. Isomorphic systems often share many characteristics and properties but don't necessarily mean they are identical. Subtle differences can lead to significant branching of developmental paths, ultimately resulting in universes that are entirely distinct from each other.

For example, NASA discovered on Titan, a moon of Saturn, a substance never seen on Earth. They unexpectedly found that the existence of this substance cannot rule out the possibility of parallel universes intertwining. Although this idea was initially met with skepticism, it remains imaginative and paves the way for new directions in future scientific exploration.

However, there is currently a lack of experimental or direct observational evidence for multiverse theory, so it can only be considered a hypothesis.

2. Mathematical Parallel Worlds

Another multiverse concept originating from mathematics is closer to our imagination. One of the 19th-century German mathematicians, Reilhr, proposed that there exist square roots in mathematics that can satisfy two linear equations simultaneously, but these square roots do not exist in reality.

Building on this concept, Hankelton and later Montgomery, La Me Xiang Hui Jia, among others, conducted in-depth research, concluding that such parallel worlds do not exist in two-dimensional space. The only possible parallel worlds exist in four-dimensional or higher-dimensional geometric spaces.

By extending mathematical equations to four-dimensional space, researchers ultimately mathematically depicted a pathway to other worlds, known as the "Mbius Four-Dimensional Space."

II. The Mandela Effect: The Fog of Memory Discrepancies

After exploring the possibility of parallel worlds, let's analyze whether there is a connection between it and the "Mandela Effect."

1. The Origin of the Mandela Effect

The term originates from science fiction writer, Frederick Ballasman, who detailed parallel worlds in chapter 49, section 5 of his 2010 book, "Cats in the Universe," naming the chapter "The Mandela Effect."

Ballasman described attending a celebratory event in Africa in 1990, held to commemorate the freedom of former South African president Mandela. However, Ballasman insisted he was imprisoned at the time, contradicting Mandela's release date.

2. The Mandela Effect Phenomenon

Since the publication of Ballasman's book, many people have claimed to never have heard of Mandela's imprisonment and firmly believe he was released in 1990.

Similar phenomena have also emerged in other areas. For example, Bruno Bock, a renowned French journalist, discovered after a magic show that many audience members claimed he had forgotten some techniques, but Bock insisted he had not omitted any.

3. Explanations for the Mandela Effect

Some believe the "Mandela Effect" is caused by colliding trajectories of parallel worlds, leaving remnants of parallel worlds in our universe.

However, the theory of parallel worlds remains contentious scientifically. There is currently no evidence to prove that living organisms can travel between parallel worlds, making it unrealistic to scientifically demonstrate a connection between the "Mandela Effect" and parallel worlds.

Additionally, the 2012 December 21 doomsday prophecy became a classic example of the "Mandela Effect." Many people claimed they had misremembered the Mayan prophecy, but the scientific community believes it was simply people's memory bias.

III. The Shang Bowen Effect: The Illusion of Dj Vu

The "Shang Bowen Effect" is related to an episode from the anime series "Pokmon." Shang Bowen, a famous Taiwanese voice actor, stated he had not voiced this episode, but many people firmly believed they heard Shang Bowen's voice.

1. The Shang Bowen Effect Phenomenon

Shang Bowen firmly stated that other voice actors were responsible for voicing that episode, and he was not involved. However, many viewers claimed to have heard Shang Bowen's voice in the episode and even described the voice characteristics at the time.

2. Explanations for the Shang Bowen Effect

Psychologists believe this phenomenon is similar to "dj vu," the feeling of having experienced something before when it is actually the first encounter.

Our brains filter and sift through information, potentially overlooking some similar information during recall, leading to memory bias.

IV. Interpreting the Mandela Effect: The Truth of Memory Bias

Psychologists believe the "Mandela Effect" is more like a phenomenon of memory bias.

1. The Unstable Nature of Human Memory

Human memory is not like a camera or a recorder. It involves cognitive and thinking abilities, which sift and adjust memories during recall.

2. The Occurrence of Memory Bias

We often find ourselves misremembering things because, during recall, our cognitive and thinking abilities lose some information while sifting through memories, leading to memory misplacement.

3. Avoiding Memory Bias

To avoid memory bias, we can verify to find flaws in our memories, thereby explaining the issues.

For example, scientists conducted an experiment on the "Mandela Effect." They asked the same group of people to search for news about former South African president Mandela's release in newspapers from both 1990 and 1991. The results showed that only a portion of them found news of Mandela's release in 1990, while they found new information in 1991; another portion found the news of Mandela's release directly in 1990.

This experimental result indicates that human memory can indeed fork, and the "Mandela Effect" could be due to people's incorrect adjustment of their memory.

V. Fact-Based Inference of Hypotheses: Deducing Possibilities from Reality

The "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect" have prompted people to reflect on memory and reality, but we don't need to delve into the labyrinth of memory to find answers. We can analyze using the theory of "fact-based inference of hypotheses."

1. The Principle of Fact-Based Inference

The core of this method is to judge the truth or falsehood of a hypothesis based on known facts, rather than deducing from the hypothesis.

2. Applying to the Hypothesis of "Parallel Worlds"

If "parallel worlds" exist, how did they arise? What connection do these parallel worlds have with our lives?

Through fact-based inference, we can discover that there is currently insufficient evidence to support these assumptions.

3. The Path to Seeking Truth

We should focus our attention on researching human memory mechanisms and factors influencing memory bias, rather than overly relying on unproven assumptions like "parallel worlds."

Conclusion

The "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect" have prompted profound reflection on memory and reality, but they also remind us that human memory is not perfect and is influenced by various factors.

We should maintain rational thinking, explore the truth using scientific methods, and not be easily swayed by unverified theories.

In the future, as science and technology continue to advance, we may be able to better understand human memory mechanisms and uncover the truth behind the "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect."

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