A proponent of the flat Earth theory found himself in an awkward situation during an interview, leaving the interviewer speechless.
The idea that Earth is flat rather than spherical has been the subject of conspiracy theories for quite some time.
Despite this, numerous scientific studies and experts, including Professor Brian Cox, have debunked the flat Earth theory. Cox has stated, “There is absolutely no basis at all for thinking the world is flat.
“Nobody in human history, as far as I know, has thought the world was flat.
“The Greeks measured the radius of the Earth. I cannot conceive of a reason why anybody would think the world is flat.”
He further explained: “The very simple fact we’ve taken pictures of it [Earth].
“I’m lost for words, it’s probably the most nonsensical suggestion that a thinking human being could possibly make. It is drivel.”
Nevertheless, there are still individuals who advocate for the notion of a flat Earth.
In 2018, Andrew Hales engaged in conversation with a man convinced of a flat Earth.
Hales told Ryan Zim: “OK… to imply that the Earth is flat, you aren’t just saying that NASA are lying, you aren’t just saying there is a conspiracy within a single company, you’re implying there is a conspiracy involving the world’s 71 space agencies – 13 of which have launching capabilities.
“Not only are you saying that all 71 of those agencies are lying about the shape of the Earth, but every single person within them is lying or being fooled by their respective companies.”
He went on to say: “Furthermore, every single astrophysicist in the world is, by your implication, a scam artist getting paid to do research through telescopes and instruments that would be useless if the world were flat.
“So, roughly, 75,000 people are lying about what they do for a living. Not only is it absurd to imply that NASA – a program ran under the United States government – could possibly pull off this sort of conspiracy, but the fact that all 71 space agencies around the world are also taking part in some conspiracy, and every astronomer and astrophysicist and astronaut is also part of the same conspiracy.”
Zim’s expression indicated that he might have had a moment of realization, with many believing he recognized his error.
He concluded by asserting that governments are misleading the public about the shape of Earth.
“I believe the fact that the Earth is flat is confidential at a very high level,” he claimed.
So, what are your thoughts on this debate?