>When someone brings up flat earth theories it is likely they are doing it because they're... ...using it as a pejorative. Disappointed this thread devolved i

>When someone brings up flat earth theories it is likely they are doing it because they're... ...using it as a pejorative. Disappointed this thread devolved into even more tilting against the much maligned flat-earthers and religion. They seem to be behind every bush, brandishing their heretical theories and 'antiquated' beliefs. If anything this speaks to the original point of my concise comment. https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=false&query=%22flat%20earth%22%20OR%20%22flat%20earther%22&sort=byDate&type=comment https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=false&qu... >Honestly your post reads a little like trolling - you seem to be intentionally conflating the intellectual pursuit of stimulating, slightly fantastical discourse with the large population of people who irrationally cling to bullshit. The trend is for pop-materialists to lose the ability to discern between the two. Perhaps it is related to some kind of phobia, plain intolerance or a need to crusade. It diminishes the range of possible discussion. Hope this clarifies. Take care.