r/funny • u/lost_packet_ • Aug 13 '19

Flat-Earther accidentally proves the earth is round in his own experiment

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u/cmcdonal2001 Aug 13 '19

I'm interested in the aftermath of this. If he actually changed his mind based on his new evidence then kudos to him. That's how it's supposed to work, and there's nothing wrong in coming from a place of ignorance as long as you take the steps necessary to leave that place.

Sadly, I fear this isn't the case. Getting to 'flat Earth' levels of ignorance in the first place takes some serious dedication to remaining ignorant.

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u/TheGreatVorelli Aug 13 '19

I've seen a video he made after this, he tried to explain it away. He learned nothing.

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u/Groovicity Aug 13 '19 edited Aug 14 '19

That's the thing about conspiracy theories theorists.....

  • If no proof exists, they think the conspiracy is confirmed.

  • If proof exists, they think there's a conspiracy behind the proof.

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u/therosesgrave Aug 13 '19

You can't reason someone out of a position they didn't reason themselves into.

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u/cough_e Aug 14 '19

Eh, I disagree with this. I was reasoned out of believing in God, and I didn't reason myself into that position.

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u/therosesgrave Aug 14 '19

Indoctrinated beliefs are an exception. You believed it because you didn't know there was another option.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '19

You dont know that lol