[Misc] Do you believe the Earth is flat?

[SeagullinExile]

A lot of the flat earthers say that geographical anomalies in Antarctica are proof of their theory.

This is obviously misinformation to hide the existence of the HUGE underground Nazi spaceport that exists under the ice.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Jesus, another money making unsubstantiated belief.

 

[Han Solo]

I don't know why people put so much effort into not just believing, but preaching to others, that the earth is flat. It might be - but there's A HUGE probability that it's not - but what difference does it really make? Most people don't travel far enough to see if it is or isn't, so

Most know it's not flat, but they profit from their click-bait, so they pretend it is.

In my experience, most people don't even pretend the world is flat.

 

[Albion my Albion]

I think the relationship could push this guy over the edge...

I believe I have already gone over the edge.

[FRUITCAKE]

 

[Triggaaar]

In my experience, most people don't even pretend the world is flat.

We were talking about people who preach that it is.

 

[Baldseagull]

I don't know why people put so much effort into not just believing, but preaching to others, that the earth is flat. It might be - but there's A HUGE probability that it's not - but what difference does it really make? Most people don't travel far enough to see if it is or isn't, so

There is zero probability that the earth is flat.

 

[Albion my Albion]

There is zero probability that the earth is flat.

There is great probability that my drink will be flat before the earth is proved flat or my wife will be flat.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

There is zero probability that the earth is flat.

Well, technically there is a chance. I mean it's probably one in a [insert largest number in the world], but it is still a possibility.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Well, technically there is a chance. I mean it's probably one in a [insert largest number in the world], but it is still a possibility.

I'd guess that chance would be substantially smaller than the probability of a sperm whale materialising from nothing a mile above my house and crushing me just as I post this.

 

[raymondo]

I'd guess that chance would be substantially smaller than the probability of a sperm whale materialising from nothing a mile above my house and crushing me just as I post this.

What a good book/film that was

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I believe in this, it’s one of my favourites

 

[Comrade Sam]

What a good book/film that was

Radio/TV series were my favourites.

 

[Comrade Sam]

It would be cool, I could go up the Shard and see the whole world.

 

[GT49er]

So long as the bit I'm standing on is reasonably flat, I couldn't care less!

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I'd guess that chance would be substantially smaller than the probability of a sperm whale materialising from nothing a mile above my house and crushing me just as I post this.

Maybe. But, whatever it is, it's still more than zero.

 

[raymondo]

Radio/TV series were my favourites.

Yes, better than the film I think

 

[Goldstone1976]

Maybe. But, whatever it is, it's still more than zero.

If you don’t think the probability of the Earth being flat is zero, do you believe that the probability of anything is zero?

Just a couple of examples to illustrate:

1066: William the Bastard didn’t defeat Harold and be crowned King on Christmas Day. (This requires belief in historical record, and we all know how that can be manipulated).

E=MC2: This requires belief in scientific experts and we all know where believing experts gets you.

Is there anything where you believe the probability of anything is zero?

 

[Triggaaar]

Well, technically there is a chance.

No there isn't

Maybe. But, whatever it is, it's still more than zero.

No it isn't. I'm sorry, this probably appears rude and argumentative. But the chance is exactly zero. It's not 0.infinite zeros 1, it's 0.

 

[Swegulls]

First thing first, what’s the definition of flat? How flat does it have to be to be considered to be flat?

 

[studio150]

Well, technically there is a chance. I mean it's probably one in a [insert largest number in the world], but it is still a possibility.

So in your probability world, there is a very small chance that 2+2 does not equal 4.

No wonder bookmakers are keen to offer odds that the moon is made of cheese.