Anyone ever get into an argument with Flat-Earthers? They can’t seem to give me a good explanation on why Great Circle routes are shorter. I saw something they posted recently that said they had members “all over the globe”. Whoops

Flat-earthers are an example of motivated reasoning and confirmation bias. Something that happens to all of us, just an extreme example.

Most people live on a flat earth, including yourself. There are any number of mathematical solutions that account for the great circle problem. Flat doesn’t mean rectangular. This used to make it a really fun troll and thought experiment, because people as a rule aren’t nearly as smart as they thin…

No matter how long i post on this forum, I can always count on someone here to say “WELL AKSHULLY”

it can be amusing for a time but when some try to get REAL serious about it I move on. It’s stunning! We’ve been orbiting the planet for decades now and i’ve yet to see any pic of the edge! hahahhahah

[image] Aviation Meme Lords | Well I’m convinced. | Facebook Well I’m convinced. There you have it. Irrefutable proof. What more do you NEEED???

You are all looking at this from the wrong perspective. Of course It is not based on real science but more on belief. They are no different than those that strongly believe in God from their religious viewpoint or the books written about their God and religion. Stop judging, auguring and criticizing…

[image] Xavier6162: it becomes obviously clear that Flat Earth is a religious belief. But why? I don’t judge other people’s faith in a higher power or religion, but those are completely devoid of any scientific reasoning. To each their own when it comes to unverifiable fantasy, but flat earth…

What you said but now substitute “Flat Earth” with any religion of your choice. Religion is about faith. Not what can be proven or disproven. Faith in one’s belief is all the proof a religious person need.

It is based on beliefs but “pseudoscience” more accurately describes flat earth. Pseudoscience is a term for statements, beliefs, or practices that claim to be scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method.

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