I'm becoming convinced that the flat earth movement is an internet gullibility test
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It's like the extreme counter to the corruption of science into a religion. You believe something so stupid that it can't even get it's foot in the door. And even though you're wrong, you're safe.
I have a decent amount of respect for a lot of flat earthers. It's a pretty harmless idea all things considered.
You're right though, it's very reactionary and people who aren't trolling likely believe it simply because of how little they trust the established order.
I used to really look down on it tbh, thought they were just stupid or something.
But after covid and really coming to grips with all the BS around what passes as science today, I can't even blame them. Like you, I actually kinda respect them.
At least they are free thinkers lol. And there is a lot of truth to the idea that our perception of reality creates our reality.
But on another level, to a lot of people it is just a big troll project, or a complete delusion
I’m convinced the flat-earth movement a psy-op to help those in power label and reject any opposing view as a “conspiracy theory”.