mariachi507
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Others thought the same until they found a thread from around five years back with similar conspiracy theory bullshit.
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Shaq believes in a flat earth. Edit: Claims he doesn't believe in a flat earth
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Others thought the same until they found a thread from around five years back with similar conspiracy theory bullshit.
Flat Earthers honestly make me sad. It's one of, if not THE, clearest cases of pure delusion. To disregard all fact, all evidence, all science, for something that is so asinine and provides no benefit to believing. To believe that there are somehow millions or billions of goverment/military agents guarding arctic edges of the Earth because it's somehow...better if people believe the Earth is a globe instead of how they used to believe it?
And you can't say anything, and you can't show anything that could change their mind. It's part of the delusion. Anything that goes against what they believe is part of the government conspiracy. I mean, the amount of money and manpower that would go into making people believe the Earth is round is sheer lunacy. The only thing that will change these peoples' minds is just to wait and eventually come to the realization that they are wasting their time chasing the most ridiculous theories that hold absolutely no weight.
All I can say, coming from watching several interviews with these people and seeing their nonsense around the internet, is don't indulge them. Don't try to prove them wrong. They don't care about facts and evidence. Truly. They will tell you everything is what the goverment wants you to believe and maybe even counter with some "evidence" of their own (like a supposed "bubble" clearly seen in a space footage that somehow the goverment let slip by accidentally). Like, I will not say a word to anybody who tries to argue with me about this stuff. It's not worth the time. Eventually, they will likely give up the charade.
And you can't say anything, and you can't show anything that could change their mind. It's part of the delusion. Anything that goes against what they believe is part of the government conspiracy. I mean, the amount of money and manpower that would go into making people believe the Earth is round is sheer lunacy. The only thing that will change these peoples' minds is just to wait and eventually come to the realization that they are wasting their time chasing the most ridiculous theories that hold absolutely no weight.
All I can say, coming from watching several interviews with these people and seeing their nonsense around the internet, is don't indulge them. Don't try to prove them wrong. They don't care about facts and evidence. Truly. They will tell you everything is what the goverment wants you to believe and maybe even counter with some "evidence" of their own (like a supposed "bubble" clearly seen in a space footage that somehow the goverment let slip by accidentally). Like, I will not say a word to anybody who tries to argue with me about this stuff. It's not worth the time. Eventually, they will likely give up the charade.
DrROBschiz
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Its the same benefits that any cult sees from sticking to something crazy
- Attention
- Profit
and whatever other conflict of interest underlies such beliefs. There are also the trolls and other mental issues at play
But the worst are the casual apathetics that actually give this the time of day cuz it panders to something bizarre inside of them
Yeah, the former I understand even if just from a maniacal point of view. They want attention. I can't stand those people, but I understand what makes them want to do it. It's the latter (the casual apathetics) that make me sad.
Princess Viola
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The thing I don't understand about Flat Earthers, hell, any conspiracy theorist actually, is how in the Hell could [insert group responsible for pushing whatever they think is a conspiracy here] somehow both manage to convince literally billions of people that what they are pushing is the truth and yet somehow also leave enough holes in their 'conspiracy' that anyone can 'prove' it wrong with goddamn YouTube videos.
Because life is usually boring AF, conspiracy theorists feel they can be different from the majority, so they believe in nonsense. It makes them feel superior to the others.
That, and the fact that religious people hate scientific facts, because if scientists are right, there goes their theory that humans are only 6000 years old, no dinosaurs existed, etc.
DrROBschiz
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One true way to expose a liar is to challenge them to "show their work"
This is the point where most people back off and where a lot of conspiracy theorists refuse to put their ass out there and boots on the ground and place the burden of proof on themselves
On the fence about the truth? Go do the work required to get the real story. I won't even give crazies the time of day if they won't even put the bare minimum of effort and sacrifice in.
This is the point where most people back off and where a lot of conspiracy theorists refuse to put their ass out there and boots on the ground and place the burden of proof on themselves
On the fence about the truth? Go do the work required to get the real story. I won't even give crazies the time of day if they won't even put the bare minimum of effort and sacrifice in.
If 'flat earth" can be a widespread theory in today's world then it really doesn't bode well for our species. How can medically sane people ignore all contravening pieces of evidence that they are wrong?
It's kind of disturbing to think about when you extrapolate such an absurd notion to imagine what other views such people may hold, and the life such people may lead when underpinned by such views.
If some ignorant coo-coo wants to believe in a flat earth, I suppose it does not create much harm in the grand scheme of things. But what other beliefs does that same coo-coo have and how does it affect their decision making? It's a genuinely horrifying notion.
It's kind of disturbing to think about when you extrapolate such an absurd notion to imagine what other views such people may hold, and the life such people may lead when underpinned by such views.
If some ignorant coo-coo wants to believe in a flat earth, I suppose it does not create much harm in the grand scheme of things. But what other beliefs does that same coo-coo have and how does it affect their decision making? It's a genuinely horrifying notion.
DrROBschiz
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I think it is extremely harmful
No man left behind. If we can establish some basic societal common sense in our population it just breeds more apathy and blight
But maybe thats also a side effect of a society thats coddling but quality of life is still low
Paradox breeds paradoxical minds?
Lionel Richie
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Yes, it's absolutely terrifying. I feel like we're using this age of information where we have easy access to basically everything to go full moron on everything instead of shooting for some enlightenment. Of course it doesn't apply to everyone, but it's astounding how many people are so willingly going full idiotic on shit like this. But the absolutely worst horror movie scenario is how we fucking condone this behavior because laugh my ass off so random xD. It's all fun and shit until you remember that Galileo described the planets as "quite round" in like 1600 using a fucking glorified binoculars and yet here we are inching our way closer and closer to Idiocracy.
Theonik
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Because the majority of people are idiots.
Which explains this whole thing since these people simultaneously are but lack the self-awareness and justify their idiotic views on that fact.
TheJollyCorner
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Not convincing enough. Need to go to space myself to be sure.
Mineshaft_Gap
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I'd say it sounds you don't know shit about science or what the fuck you're talking about.
Theonik
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Come to think of it, does being a flatlander entitle me to a trip in space to confirm?
I can change my views if so!
DrROBschiz
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Ding Ding Ding!
eso76
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I am just curious to know if there's anyone living on the edge of this floating disc (is it a disc ?). Can they take pics and what is it like. Also, are there invisible barriers like in videogames preventing all the water from falling.
Also curious to know what's underneath the disc.
But seriously.
I am positive all flat earthers are just trolling, i refuse to believe anything else.
Also curious to know what's underneath the disc.
But seriously.
I am positive all flat earthers are just trolling, i refuse to believe anything else.
Why would he wear a harness? If they were to fake that wouldn't they do that during a parabolic flight?
People in previous times would kill to have access to the amount of information we have. We are exposed to more new ideas and pieces of information per day than some people were in an entire lifetime.
And some people choose to believe in a flat earth (and yes, I do believe it's a choice to believe in such a thing). They are basically spitting in the face of progress and entire generations that preceded them.
Rentahamster
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I'm not sure if there have been studies on this, but sometimes it feels like the human brain didn't evolve to be able to meaningfully sift through and organize the huge deluge of information that we are exposed to on a daily basis.
Reverend Funk
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just because my brilliant thoughts challenge your world views doesn't give you the right to be so dang aggressive
Sir Mix-A-Lot knows the answer to this question.
The fact that someone felt the necessity to make this is so fucking sad.
Rentahamster
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He says he was joking, which he most likely was, IMO.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/s...veryone-when-he-made-his-flat-earth-comments/
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/s...veryone-when-he-made-his-flat-earth-comments/
Razorback
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Someone post Shaq and Kobes face on this image
It always blows my mind that people believe in the flat earth thing. I mean, that would mean millions of people from the ancient Greeks to every person who's ever flown a plane or made a plane or a satellite and ever worked at any of the hundreds of space agencies are keeping you out of the loop because....Bible? I guess?
Reverend Funk
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yea but what if its all a lie?
:Motorbass
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bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
Earthbound64
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No we don't, Shaq.
SocksAndShoes
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This is one of the most amazing things I've ever read considering your main source is youtube.
A brain at war with itself is fascinating to watch.
lem0n
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That is actually legit scary that people think like that
I just love how, when he stands up, his knees are at the same level as that table top lol
Samurai G0SU
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I'm throwing my Gold Bond Men's lotion into the trash now!!!!!!!!
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Fulminator
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So we all know​ that Shaq was joking now right
Caddywompus
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I thought it was obvious on page 1 he was poking fun at Kyrie Irving who made similar comments a week earlier but I guess 20 pages here say otherwise
mckmas8808
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So let me guess.......the government GOT to him right?
It was super obvious because Shaq is an intelligent man that's in it for the goofs always.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
LOLOL!!!
youtube is a collection of sources. its not a singular source. its crowd sourced information.
shaq is also a mason so of course hes gonna come out trolling.
Conor_Fool
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Earthbound64
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No it's not.
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