This is probably where Wmm takes a stand against the collective consciousness by the looks of it:
The next time you hear someone mention the term "Mandela Effect" as
being coined by Fiona Broome to describe a collective false memory or
alternate reality, please remember that Ms Broome hijacked the term
whatever you think about the success of Nelson Mandela's aims or how ever
many times people think that he died!
Perhaps there are memories from parallel universes coming through
from wherever but don't make the use of this "Mandela Effect" term any more confusing.
A reasonable definition of the original use of the term can be found in
this paragraph below from "Leadership for a Better World: Understanding
the Social Change Model of Leadership Development" By Susan R. Komives
and Wendy Wagner (hopefully it's not from a no longer existing parallel
universe)
"Porras, Emery, and Thompson (2007) describe a concept
they call the “Mandela Effect,” “when you can create enduring success
not because you are perfect or lucky but because you have the courage to
do what matters to you."(p2 of Success built to last: Creating a life
that matters.) The Mandela Effect derives its name from Nelson Mandela,
who led the sometimes violent struggle against apartheid in South
Africa. Following his release from 27 years in prison, he convinced
those involved in the anti-apartheid movement to change from a hostile
approach to one of reconciliation and healing. This was not easy. It was
a risky proposition and took great political skill to convince his
followers to change tactics. Rather than continue the anger that was
tearing the country apart, his ability to convince the African National
Congress to negotiate with South Africa's White elite resulted in the
first multiracial democracy in South Africa. The lesson of the Mandela
Effect is that the power to create lasting change results, in part, from
a person's deepest values being reflected in his actions."
If
these ideas about memories from a parallel universe out to be as a
result of Nelson Mandela's attempts to change Apartheid, then
ignore this message, but otherwise you can tell Ms Broome where to stick
it!
For the original use of "Mandela Effect" in reference to Nelson Mandela's courage to change the apartheid, see:
