Is the Flat Earth Society a Joke?

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The discussion centers around the Flat Earth Society and its use of physics theories to support the claim that the Earth is flat. Participants express skepticism about the seriousness of the society's beliefs, suggesting that many members engage in debates more for intellectual challenge than genuine conviction. The conversation highlights the absurdity of the arguments presented by the society, noting that they can be amusing to listen to, especially for those lacking scientific knowledge. Additionally, a comparison is made to the Hollow Earth Society, which is perceived as presenting even more compelling arguments despite being considered irrational. The thread also references a previous discussion on the topic that was closed, indicating ongoing interest and debate surrounding these unconventional beliefs.
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A lot of the people who are part of this society do not actually believe it themselves, they just argue with people for the intellectual challenge of trying to prove something that is clearly not right. It can be quite funny listening to their debates, if you didn't have a clue about science you could start to believe them.

A similar society is the hollow Earth society, they put up a much stronger debate, but are clearly all completely mad :smile:
 

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