Is the Earth flat? Is it round?

 It's a question that makes you tilt your head in confusion, but there are people in the world who seriously believe that 'the Earth is flat' haha.

These are the Flat Earthers.

The Flat Earth theory claims that the Earth is not round but rather a wide, flat disk.

Of course, this directly contradicts modern science, but some people still firmly believe it.

They think, "The government, the scientific community, and educational institutions are all lying."

Satellite images? Flight paths? Photos of Earth taken from space? They say, "All fake. It's Photoshop."

There is also an organization called the Flat Earth Society, which, as the name suggests, is made up of people who claim that the Earth looks flat. They held their first conference in Cary, North Carolina, on November 9 and 10, 2017.

What is the Flat Earth Theory?

The Flat Earth Theory is the theory that claims the Earth is flat rather than spherical.

People who support this theory generally believe that the government, the scientific community, and educational institutions are lying about the shape of the Earth.

They deny various evidence such as photos, satellite images, and air travel, presenting their own interpretations.

They think that the government or scientists are deceiving the public and hiding the truth.

This distrust is often linked to conspiracy theories and spreads through mass media or the internet.

Some Flat Earthers trust their visual experiences or intuition.

For example, they claim the Earth is flat because the horizon looks flat.

They tend to trust what they have seen and felt directly over complex scientific explanations.

With the development of the internet and social media, the Flat Earth theory has spread more easily.

Are there (crazy) people in the world who think like me?

Content supporting the Flat Earth theory is shared across various platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, leading more people to encounter and trust these claims.

Some Flat Earthers connect their interpretations of the Earth's shape with specific religious or philosophical beliefs. They claim the Earth is flat based on religious texts or ancient literature, linking it to modern science.

Main Claims

Flat Earthers see the flat appearance of the horizon as evidence that the Earth is flat. They argue that the reason distant objects are not visible is not due to a large spherical Earth, but simply due to limited visibility.

They believe that photos of the spherical Earth taken from aircraft or satellites have been manipulated, and that the government or scientific institutions are deceiving the public through these images. Therefore, they claim that the actual appearance of the Earth is flat.

Flat Earthers argue that gravity does not actually exist and that they can explain the phenomenon of objects falling even if the Earth is flat. They believe gravity is merely a virtual concept.

At this point, one might wonder, why do they believe this?

Distrust in Science and Government

"The government always hides something." Scientists are also lying for money. This kind of thinking forms the basis for supporting the Flat Earth theory. It's a kind of massive conspiracy theory.

Belief in Direct Observation

The horizon? It looks flat. What is far away is just not visible; it's not because the Earth is round... Many people trust their intuition.

Explosive Spread of Social Media

Videos and posts claiming 'the Earth is flat' are pouring out on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. They have hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments.

And at some point, they think, "Are there (crazy) people in the world who think like me?" Some even combine their religious beliefs with the Flat Earth theory.

Doesn't the Bible say that the sky is covered like a dome and the earth is flat?

In this way, there are also approaches that prioritize faith over science.

The claim that the Earth is flat contradicts scientific evidence, and most scientists and experts deny it.

However, some people still believe in the Flat Earth theory for various reasons, reminding us once again of the importance of scientific education and information in modern society. 

It is always important to access accurate information and not be misled by false claims.