Flat-Earther's Attempt To Confirm A Flat Earth Results In "Surprising" Evidence That Earth Is Round
Flat Earthers are individuals who believe that the Earth is flat rather than a globe. The belief is based on the notion that the Earth has not been proven to be a sphere and that the evidence that suggests it is is either false or has been manipulated.
Flat Earthers often cite a lack of evidence as the basis for their beliefs, as well as the idea that the world has been lied to by scientists, governments, and other powerful entities. They often cite alternative theories, such as the possibility of a geocentric universe or the idea that the Earth is actually a disc surrounded by a protective wall of ice.
Flat Earthers are often criticized for their views and have been labeled as “conspiracy theorists” or “kooks.” However, there is an increasing number of individuals who are interested in the Flat Earth theory, and there are even Flat Earth conferences and meet-ups around the world.
People who think that the Earth is flat have been around for a long time, with the Flat Earth Society established in 1956. However, the ideas that they promote have never been backed up by scientific proof.
Experts in philosophy and physics classify these people as science deniers. Recently, someone who professed to be a flat-earther made a spectacle of themselves as they attempted to demonstrate that the planet is, in fact, flat.
In the Netflix documentary Behind The Curve, a flat-earther was filmed performing an experiment, expecting to prove his beliefs but instead demonstrating the exact opposite. He attempted to prove the Earth's flatness by shining a torch on the other side of a fence and having a camera film through two holes at the same height.
Contrary to his expectations, the experiment showed that the Earth is not flat.
This clip comes from the Netflix documentary Behind The Curve, which examines and delves into the worldwide group of flat-earthers.
Some people believe Earth is flat.
When he raises the camera, the light coming through the fence holes causes the flat-earther to blush. He has seemingly disproved his own idea and is heard saying 'interesting' as he contemplates a way out of the situation. The video has spread quickly on Reddit, with many people finding humor in the experiment.
The man comes to the realization that he has effectively debunked his own hypothesis.
One person joked: "I've seen that clip many times but have yet to see his explanation as to how that happened."
A second added: "And I'm sure mental gymnastics were performed to still be a flat earther."
And a third said: "This guy took the time and effort to learn a way to prove his hypothesis. There was another guy who was a self-taught rocket scientist just to prove the earth was flat."
It is impossible to estimate the exact number of flat earthers since there is no way to measure the prevalence of the belief accurately. However, most estimates suggest that the number of people who believe in a flat Earth is probably tens of thousands.
