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TL;DR: > Looking back at my weekend with Flat Earthers, it is striking how many > people who doubt the global model of the Earth also subscribe to all >
by rhapsodic 8y ago
TL;DR:
> Looking back at my weekend with Flat Earthers, it is striking how many
> people who doubt the global model of the Earth also subscribe to all
> manner of other beliefs, from Biblical literalism to occultist paranoia,
> from anti-vaccination to quack cancer cues, from antisemitism to Aryanism.
> But it was also just as striking how many people whose journey into
> believing the Earth is flat included traumatic events or personal crises.
>
> This, perhaps, is why it is so important for us to listen to and talk
> to Flat Earthers, and to approach them as much with understanding as
> ridicule: if they can see no light in mainstream society, their rabbit
> hole may only get deeper and darker.
- flavmartins 8y agoA great summary. Trauma is real. Our society doesn't place enough emphasis in recognizing mental health issues other than depression. There are many other events that cause trauma and people deal with it in many different ways. This is why you no matter the number of facts you present in online discussions will ever dissuade these individuals from their positions.