Mandela Effect Debate and Common Cold Vaccine Development Highlighted by MIT Technology Review

Mandela Effect Debate and Potential Common Cold Vaccine Development in Focus

• Various interpretations of the Mandela Effect exist, but a clear explanation is lacking.
• The US government is investigating alleged links between TP-Link equipment and Russia, with a potential ban in the works.
• Common cold vaccine development is in its early stages, but could significantly contribute to human health if successful.

The Mandela Effect: A Phenomenon of Collective False Memory

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where a large group of people share a memory of something that did not occur. A 2022 survey found that 55% of Americans believed the Fruit of the Loom logo included a cornucopia. This is an example of collective false memory and is being studied in fields such as psychology and sociology.

The Challenges and Prospects of Developing a Common Cold Vaccine

Developing a vaccine for the common cold is difficult due to the variety of viruses that cause it. To date, there is no effective common cold vaccine. However, recent advances in science and technology have improved our understanding of cold viruses, raising the possibility of vaccine development. A successful common cold vaccine would contribute to the advancement of human health.

US Considers Banning TP-Link Equipment

Rhiannon Williams wrote an article on October 31, 2025, regarding the US government's consideration of banning TP-Link equipment.