In an age where humanity has sent probes to the edges of the solar system, mapped the deep universe, and developed technologies beyond imagination, a peculiar belief still persists: the Earth is flat. This isn’t just a fringe idea lurking in obscure corners of the internet—it has gained traction, drawing in thousands who are convinced that centuries of scientific discovery are nothing more than deception. But why?
The flat Earth movement is not merely about the shape of the planet; it’s a symptom of something larger—a deep skepticism of institutions, a yearning for simple, firsthand understanding, and a reaction to a world increasingly built on complex, unseen knowledge.
How did we get here? Why do people, even in the 21st century, reject what seems like an indisputable fact? And what does this tell us about the human mind, science, and our relationship with truth? Click through this gallery to find out.