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67/100 I don't believe the world is flat, but this is a very interesting look into the Flat Earth phenomenon and the kind of people who are drawn into conspiracy theories. Mainly it concentrates on FE, but other conspiracies are intermingled, like holocaust deniers, people who think the moon landing was a hoax, covid 19 conspiracies and President Trump's denial of the 2020 election results. It is amazing what people can talk themselves ⬇️

This is a book about the flat Earth movement. The first few chapters cover the originator of this belief and those who followed in his footsteps, up to the present day. As the book goes on, the author explains how this movement has also embraced a lot of other conspiracy theories and how conspiracy theories in general are enlarged on and spread via social media like Facebook, X, Instagram and chat rooms aimed at the gullible. Five stars.

The title says it all. This book is about the origin of flat earth beliefs, the resurgence of ignorance thanks to YouTube algorithms, and the mess of conspiracy theories. People will believe anything to avoid feeling uncomfortable with uncertainty.

A good primer on the history of flat earth ideas as well as the current state of the movement. Goes into how this fringe belief can lead down other often darker conspiracies. Can get lost in the weeds at times chasing those links. Written as reaction to Trump and other conservative movements which is going to date this one quickly.

Interesting look at the Flat Earth movement, the people who fall for it, and the larger consequences that affect all of us.

I have the day off and it is absolutely gorgeous outside, so I had to go walk at the Nature Park. I started this non-fiction about people who believe the earth is flat.🌍
Peri was disappointed the water is still frozen, but enjoyed sniffing everything.
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