collective false memory

Collective false memory occurs when a group of people share a distorted or inaccurate recollection of an event, believing it to be true even though it didn't happen that way. This often happens through social influences, conversations, or media, which reinforce this inaccurate memory. Over time, these shared false memories can become deeply ingrained within the group, influencing their beliefs and perceptions. Essentially, it’s a shared misremembering that misleads a group collectively, impacting their understanding of past events.