In Part 2, we jump back in with a more controversial topic, that of John Lamb Lash, and how his interpretation of the concept of Gnosticism has become intertwined with the Mandela Effect. We explore whether or not conspiracy theories are dangerous to society, but also note their more playful quality as we re-visit the old pranksters, the Discordians. We then move on to the topic of memory, how memory affects history, how remembering something actually creates new experiences and can affect our future memories, and what the reward could possibly be for people who believe in the Mandela Effect. Aaron also shares some interesting content regarding a possible PRE-Mandela Effect, and we close with Aaron sharing some other information about his work as a writer and editor of fantasy fiction.
PROGRAM NOTES
Aaron J. French, “The Mandela Effect and New Memory” (99+) (PDF) The Mandela Effect and New Memory | Aaron French – Academia.edu
“‘The Mandela Effect’ is the perfect film for our age of distrust and doubt” in The Conversation ‘The Mandela Effect’ is the perfect film for our age of distrust and doubt (theconversation.com
Erik Davis, High Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies High Weirdness | The MIT Press
Micheal Barkun, A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America A Culture of Conspiracy by Michael Barkun – Paperback – University of California Press (ucpress.edu)
Karen M. Douglas et al., “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories” The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories (sagepub.com)
Jan-Willem van Prooijen & Mark van Vugt, “Conspiracy Theories: Evolved Functions and Psychological Mechanisms” Conspiracy Theories: Evolved Functions and Psychological Mechanisms (sagepub.com)
Matthew Dillon, “The Heretical Library: The Nag Hammadi in American Religion and Culture” The Heretical Revival: The Nag Hammadi Library in American Religion and Culture (rice.edu)
Trailer Steins;Gate Steins;Gate | Anime Trailer [HD] | 2011 – YouTube
Wiki fanpage Steins;Gate Steins;Gate Wiki | Fandom
Take the Mandela Effect Test HOME – Test Mandela Effect
Aaron J. French on Soundcloud Aaron J. French | Free Listening on SoundCloud
Aaron J. French Author Page Facebook Aaron J. French | Facebook
Theme Music: Daniel P. Shea
Other Music: Stephanie Shea
