planeedists

A planeedist is a person who believes that the Earth is flat. This belief stands in direct contrast to the scientific consensus that the Earth is a sphere. Planeedists often reject evidence from astronomy, physics, and direct observation, such as satellite imagery and space travel, in favor of interpretations that align with their flat Earth model.

The flat Earth model commonly proposed by planeedists envisions a disc-shaped Earth with the Arctic Circle at the center. Antarctica is typically depicted as a giant ice wall surrounding the edge of this disc, preventing oceans from spilling off. The sun, moon, and stars are often described as smaller celestial bodies orbiting above the flat Earth at relatively low altitudes.

The origins of modern planeedism can be traced back to the 19th century, though belief in a flat Earth was common in ancient civilizations before the spherical nature of the planet was widely understood and scientifically demonstrated. Contemporary planeedists often utilize online communities and social media to share their ideas, recruit new adherents, and discuss their interpretations of observable phenomena. They frequently attribute the widespread acceptance of a spherical Earth to a global conspiracy. Scientific organizations and educators universally refute planeedist claims, citing overwhelming evidence from centuries of scientific inquiry.