I'm aware that in the past people believed the earth was flat. I'm saying that recently..like within the last 5 years or so it made a comeback for whatever reason.

[–] Octopus1348@lemy.lol 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm aware that you're aware. I just made the comment as a joke.

[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

I think believing in flat earth just stems from not trusting the government.

[–] c0mbatbag3l@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Interesting, considering observations with a telescope and the development of calculus is what allowed us to understand that the solar system works out like it does via physics and the mathematics that it's based on.

[–] Bene7rddso@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago

Exactly. Before that it was kinda understandable to think the earth is flat. After, not so much

[–] Bene7rddso@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Actually it started out when Erathostenes calculated the size of the earth

[–] EnsignReposti@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

This person knows their crusty old Greek men!