The Flat Earther next door: These are the US states with highest share of conspiracy theorists, based on residents' internet search history

FOR MAILONLINE ^ | 25 August 2023 | MATTHEW PHELAN

[dennisw]

The Flat Earther next door: These are the US states with highest share of conspiracy theorists, based on residents' internet search history... so do YOU live in a flat or round state? Alaskans were the most interested in 'Flat Earth' theories, Google searches show New Jersey natives entertained 'Flat Earth' claims least, per same search data

Earth's greatest minds have known our world is round since at least as far back as the day Pythagoras made his calculations in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago.

But as you might have guessed from fighting with relatives and old friends on Facebook, as many as 10 percent of Americans still believe the earth is flat, according to survey data compiled in 2021.

If you're looking for a place offline to get away from conversations about 'Flat Earth' conspiracy theories (or maybe where to go to join your fellow true believers), a new analysis of Google searches across all 50 US states might help.

Die-hard 'Flat Earthers' may want to bundle up before relocating to Alaska, whose residents searched the most for information on the widely discredited theory.

And those looking to move on from the 'Flat Earth' debate entirely may want to find space in the densely populated state of New Jersey, which had the lowest interest in researching the topic online per 10,000 residents.

Find out below if you live in a 'Flat State' or a 'Round State.'

[philman_36]

A light with a beautiful, circular ordained path above a flat, stationary plain...
Enjoy the geometrical dance of planets and splendid patterns they form (all there)

You don't get that while hurtling through space.

Nikon P1000 - Maximum Zoom Range Test (93 KM / 57 Miles)
8 inches per mile squared blows away the globe.

How about Mercury?

[Magnum44]

Been around the block already on that one. Waste of time.

[philman_36]

If humans actually landed there that would persuade you to change your view—correct?

Why do you posit something that can't happen to start with?

If you believe man landed on the moon you're deceived and are still locked into your indoctrination.

[philman_36]

How many of those in the article are posters here on FR?

I am one. Call me a nutter to my face.

[Magnum44]

Ok, you’re a nutter.

[cgbg]

People can change their minds—and you can help them do that—if you wish.

[philman_36]

Some people don’t want to be persuaded. They just want to troll.

You are honest about your intentions.

I shall treat you accordingly.

[MD Expat in PA]

Seconded. Philman is a nutter.

[Magnum44]

Ok, you work with philman_36 and let me know how it goes.

[cgbg]

Actually—I am one of those “nutters” who believe Apollo was faked—but that said, I could be convinced otherwise.

The name-callers around here are not going to get it done—but there are many forms of evidence that could convince me to change my view.

The question is whether there is any evidence that could convince you that Mars is round.

[philman_36]

I’m not engaging in conversations with people who have their minds made up that the earth is flat...

But you will swoop in and snipe and troll indirectly like a coward thinking your tactics are going to win the day.

[philman_36]

And you’re an ignorant fool.

[philman_36]

And you’re an ignorant fool.

[Magnum44]

Just curious, do you ever get elephant or turtle feeding duties? I mean someone has to do that, right?

How do you not get eaten by the big snake thingy?

[philman_36]

A pair of of indocrinated souls too weak of mind to see the mental prison in which they’ve enslaved themselves.

[philman_36]

TROLL!

[Magnum44]

You believe the earth is flat and I am the fool?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[philman_36]

TROLL!

[philman_36]

TROLL!

[Magnum44]

That rich!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣