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Flat Earth "Science" -- Wrong, but not Stupid

Sabine Hossenfelder

Flat Earth "Science" -- Wrong, but not Stupid

Sabine Hossenfelder explains what flat earthers believe and why, arguing that their reasoning is wrong but not stupid. She suggests scientists should take such believers more seriously.

Pointed to in discussions about engaging with fringe beliefs and distrust of institutions rather than dismissing people.

3 Hacker News mentions · 2022–2023

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