The Jordan Harbinger Show 886: Flat Earthers | Skeptical Sunday
Aug 27, 2023
Dave Farina, a science communicator and YouTuber known for debunking pseudoscience, dives into the flat Earth movement and its curious appeal. He explains how this belief distorts scientific facts, rejects established history, and thrives on misinformation. Farina highlights the psychological and social factors behind these ideologies, showcasing the flaws in flat Earth arguments while encouraging critical thinking. He illustrates the importance of understanding gravity, tides, and ancient cosmology to dispel these misconceptions.
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Science Denial
- Many reject scientific facts like vaccines and climate change.
- Some even deny the Earth's spherical shape, a basic fact known for millennia.
Ancient Knowledge
- The Earth's spherical shape has been known for thousands of years, predating Columbus.
- Even ancient Greeks like Aristotle understood this basic concept through observations.
Sun's Movement
- The sun's consistent size and east-to-west path prove Earth's rotation, not a flat plane.
- Imagine rotating in a chair with your finger extended–it mimics the sun's movement.