At least in the case of the OP, it's pretty clearly an attempt to get attention.
Look at that line: "This earth may be flat, but it's the only one we've got." That is not natural speech. That's Mass Effect: Andromeda quality dialogue writing. That is the result of someone who spent an entire conversation thinking in the back of their mind, "Oh man, he's going to be so surprised I'm on this flat earth kick, it'll be the most interesting thing ever. How do I bring it up casually when he won't stop talking about the Dodgers, though? Aw fuckit, I'm just gonna rawdog this shit!"
That seems to be the motivation behind a lot of conspiracy theorists: they invest themselves into belief in a more "interesting" world in the belief that it makes them more interesting by extension. They are often people whose problems and personal lives are far outside the focus of the societal lens (rural poor, disaffected middle class urban youth, the elderly, etc.), and having their "conspiracy" makes them believe that things can be focused on them and what they care about, rather than what everyone else has decided is important (ie, not them).
It's not quite a "cry for help", but it's certainly sad and often lonely, scaling more and more toward "pathetic" the more comfortable the life of the person in question is. At least with someone living in miserable poverty you can sort of understand why they're scrambling for social relevance while everyone ignores their problems.
I recently discovered a coworker who believed nonsensical conspiracies like Hitler's corpse was actually a woman and used CNN as an insult despite me never bringing up CNN once when I pointed out how ridiculous their claim was. I have zero tolerance for these tinhat "theories" to justify their delusional belief in regards to government control.
I recently discovered a coworker who believed nonsensical conspiracies like Hitler's corpse was actually a woman and used CNN as an insult despite me never bringing up CNN once when I pointed out how ridiculous their claim was. I have zero tolerance for these tinhat "theories" to justify their delusional belief in regards to government control.
Those which I have zero tolerance for is when their fucking stupid beliefs are actually dangerous. Like anti-vaccers.
He doesn't believe in gravity is the best part haha
Not really, no. But I also don't think every Christian interprets that story literally.Is it any dumber than half the country believing in a magic man in the clouds creating the universe in 7 days?
This is classic flat Earth nonsense.
They think the flat earth is accelerating upwards at a rate of 9.8 meters per second per second, which gives you a force of exactly 1 G.
In other words, if we presume the most conservative length of the Earth's existence (low end of young earth theory, which is 5700 years), and we presume the Earth started with a speed of zero...
The Earth would now be going 29,380,125,600 m/s
That's about ONE HUNDRED times the speed of light.
So any flat earther who claims that's how 'gravity' works, obviously also doesn't believe in the theory of relativity, or remotely comprehend how light works.
Yes, yes it is.Is it any dumber than half the country believing in a magic man in the clouds creating the universe in 7 days?
How long would that ice coastline even be?
You: I believe X
Others: You do realize you are without a doubt conclusively wrong right?
Y: But what about <insert debunked theories here>
O: Peer review? Evidence? Critical thinking?
Y: Oh.... uh...... I don't take this very seriously.
You can't claim a lack of engagement in the topic to avoid providing evidence for your claims.
You were telling people to keep an open mind and encouraging people listen to batshit crazy radio stations. Seems like people did the math and figured you a believer. Maybe in the future try not and be a troll or explain yourself.when did I say I believe in a flat earth? I think you are confusing me for someone else.
He doesn't believe in gravity lol.
You were telling people to keep an open mind and encouraging people listen to batshit crazy radio stations. Seems like people did the math and figured you a believer. Maybe in the future try not and be a troll or explain yourself.
According to estimates by Talkers Magazine, Coast to Coast AM has a cumulative weekly audience of around 2.75 million unique listeners listening for at least five minutes, making it the most listened-to program in its time slot. Today, the program is heard on more than 600 stations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Guam
this "badshit crazy radio station" you are referring to is one of the most popular radio shows in the world.
this "badshit crazy radio station" you are referring to is one of the most popular radio shows in the world.
The daily mail is one of the most popular news sources In the world.
It says most popular for its time slot. Isnt its time slot like 2 am though?
I used to listen in high school when Art Bell was the host. Its fun stuff. I dont really believe any of it though. Of course I guess some stuff must have been truthful. Like the national enquirer or whatever, every once in a while something is correct or at least least to some truth.
time slot is 10pm here
it is the most popular radio show for its time slot, but it is still one of the most popular radio shows period
Ya I guess so. I recall listening way late before but that was like 20 years ago. There would always be the funniest (aka craziest) people who called and claimed they were being experimented on and stuff.
This was what you said,and you're wondering why people got the wrong impressionhollow earth theory is far more credible, although flat earth does have its own merits
try to keep an open mind
is this really true?
This was what you said,and you're wondering why people got the wrong impression
when did I say I believe in a flat earth? I think you are confusing me for someone else.
You said it has "merit."
No, it doesn't. On a factual level.
There is no debate to be had: the Earth is not flat and if you're questioning it, you're wrong.
If a flat earth were real, and gravity existed as we know it does today, the earth would collapse in on itself until it formed a sphere.
Forget relativity. The only thing known to man which could exert the force needed to accelerate a planetary body at this rate is .. gravity. So, in essence, they don't believe in gravity by relying heavily on it.This is classic flat Earth nonsense.
They think the flat earth is accelerating upwards at a rate of 9.8 meters per second per second, which gives you a force of exactly 1 G.
In other words, if we presume the most conservative length of the Earth's existence (low end of young earth theory, which is 5700 years), and we presume the Earth started with a speed of zero...
The Earth would now be going 29,380,125,600 m/s
That's about ONE HUNDRED times the speed of light.
So any flat earther who claims that's how 'gravity' works, obviously also doesn't believe in the theory of relativity, or remotely comprehend how light works.
The flat earth accelerating at 9.8m/ss does nothing to explain satellites orbiting around other celestial objects. So gravity would still exist, but earth doesn't have it because reasons.
As some people said, really the only thing you can do is treat these people like the absolute morons they are. Any opinion they could ever give will is completely tainted with the fact they don't live in reality.
If you believe the earth is flat, not believing in gravity makes sense. Not believing in gravity wouldn't mean you couldn't belive in another force of sorts with similar properties.