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New show tasks conspiracy theorists with proving that the Earth is flat

By T.K. Randall
June 29, 2024 · Comment icon 23 comments
Flat Earth.
No, the Earth is not flat. Image Credit: Midjourney
A novel new reality show will require Flat Earth believers to convince a panel of experts that they are correct.
Those who believe that the Earth is flat despite overwhelming, incontrovertible evidence to the contrary will soon be given a chance to put forward their case to a panel of experts thanks to a new reality show coming later this year to new streaming service The Network.

Entitled Flat Earthers, the show, which is described as part docuseries and part competition, will give four families $50,000 of resources that they can use in an attempt to prove that the Earth is flat.

If they can convince the majority of a panel of scientists, theologians and cartographers that their beliefs are correct, they will win an undisclosed cash prize.

Given how unlikely it is that anyone will actually win, however, the amount will probably be irrelevant anyway.
From the press release, it seems that the show is more about highlighting the increasing number of Americans who believe that the Earth is flat than it is about taking the idea itself too seriously.

"As we continue to deliver audiences free, premium content we are excited to announce this daring and genre breaking docu-series," said The Network creator Aram Rappaport.

"The Flat Earth phenomenon continues to grow on a global level. Flat Earthers will provide a fascinating view into the psyche of the human condition and what drives belief systems worldwide."

All ten episodes of the show will launch in December.

Source: Indie Wire | Comments (23)




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Comment icon #14 Posted by qxcontinuum 8 months ago
I wonder if earth will be truly flat, what's gravity going to be like? Can't gravity alone explain the spherical earth? 
Comment icon #15 Posted by Mattyboy808 8 months ago
Honestly I just hope they bring back Coffin Flop, that show was great.
Comment icon #16 Posted by GlitterRose 8 months ago
I think most conspiracy theories are from internet trolls trying to see how many idiots they can get to believe this crap.
Comment icon #17 Posted by XenoFish 8 months ago
If the earth was flat, cats would've pushed everything off by now.
Comment icon #18 Posted by GlitterRose 8 months ago
You know it. 
Comment icon #19 Posted by Opus Magnus 8 months ago
I'm not here to argue about flat earth theory, but what I pick up on is the absolute hatred that it gets.  It's hard to find any argument about flat earth theory online.  I've finally found some in the past year by other posters on internet forums, and what they say is actually interesting.  When I first encountered them I warned them of the warning from Isaiah 8:12, which warns of believing in conspiracy theories.  This type of behavior is apparently not new, but has been happening for thousands of years: 12 “Do not call conspiracy     everything this people calls a conspiracy; do no... [More]
Comment icon #20 Posted by Grey Area 8 months ago
Because it’s demonstrably false, and not only do flat earthers refuse to accept the evidence to the contrary, they actively seek to recruit new people.  It’s a sad state of affairs.   Probably because most of the mainstream media companies have been asked to not support such blatant stupidity.  While I don’t particularly support censorship, active stupidity should be discouraged. Right up until they what they say is simply making stuff up to support their observations, and adding x, y and z additional conspiracies to offset the issues, like NASA being employed to guard the edge of the... [More]
Comment icon #21 Posted by BareDevil 6 months ago
I know a flat earther that believes this because of a biblical passage, something from revelations if I remember correctly. Something about four angels and four corners. He also goes on about how the number four appears several times in the Bible. Iasked him about other planets being round but he rushes past that to explain more about flat earth. Really ha4d to have a discussion with someone who avoids questions. 
Comment icon #22 Posted by Dejarma 6 months ago
give it a few years & there will be a TV show where adults who believe in Santa Clause will try to convince a panel of experts that they are correct. the experts on this show will be normal basic adults i guess ...... honestly why pander to this utter crap!? ?‍♂️
Comment icon #23 Posted by Alchopwn 6 months ago
"Faith must trample underfoot all reason, sense, and understanding." - Martin Luther. ergo, unless you are a confirmed ignoramus, you cannot have true faith.


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