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How do you know what to believe and what is true? The problem is that without reference points, even common knowledge becomes inaccurate. If you don’t know, you can be told anything. Critical thinking is more important than ever. You need a foundation of knowledge to make informed decisions. There is a phenomenon occurring online called the Mandela effect, and this has grown into a massive debate over memories – are they collective false memories, or are some missing tier reference points?

There are groups of hundreds of thousands online who BELIEVE many famous art pieces, songs, logos, you name it have changed. There are entire subcultures dedicated to investigating these collective false memories and providing great proof, aka what these groups call receipts, proving that what they believe was in fact the correct history. So why have so many missed these changes? Missing reference points. If you don't know you can be told anything. But reference points aren't just important for art history. They're crucial for everything.

And without them, we're left with a construct that's missing important pieces of information. Cognitive dissonance takes over, stealing our ability to even overstand the most basic facts. It's easy to dismiss insignificant pieces of information as unimportant, but they're part of a bigger picture. The effect of redaction is happening all around us, changing history and the way we perceive the world. And it's the observant and critical thinkers who are the smartest people out there. They're the ones who can see the bigger picture. In short, the world is in a constant state of change, and we need to adapt by seeking out accurate reference points and embracing critical thinking. Without a foundation of knowledge and the ability to see the bigger picture, we're lost in a sea of variables and assumptions.

The world is in a state of upheaval with too many moving pieces and variables to rely on what was previously known. Reference points are necessary for accurate predictions and common knowledge. Inaccurate reference points can lead to biased opinions and cognitive dissonance. Some people may be extremely intelligent in one area but lack basic life skills in others. Testing the observance and intelligence of people may be a part of certain events. Common knowledge refers to information, facts, or knowledge that is widely known, accepted, and overstood by a group of people or society as a whole. It is often assumed this information does not require explicit citation or explanation as it is deemed to be already known by most members of the group. Examples of common knowledge may include historical events, famous people, common scientific knowledge, or cultural traditions.

A reference point is a basis or standard for evaluation, comparison, or decision-making. It can be a fixed point or idea that is used to determine or measure something else. In other words, a reference point provides a point of comparison or context for overstanding or evaluating something.

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