Flat Earth Theory
Flat Earth Theory
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https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%A7%80%EA%B5%AC%20%ED%8F%89%EB%A9%B4%EC%84%A4
What it claims
The Namuwiki article 'Flat Earth Theory' describes flat-earthism as an idea born of anti-intellectualism, conspiracy thinking, and religious fundamentalism.It notes that Matteo Ricci first used the Chinese-character term for 'earth-globe' in his Kunyu Wanguo Quantu.It traces the history of the spherical-earth model taking hold, from Pythagoras through Aristotle to Eratosthenes.It corrects the common misconception of a 'flat error,' noting the spherical-earth model was already common knowledge by Columbus's time.Whenever it introduces Rowbotham's disc model or claims from Flat Earth Societies, it pairs each with the scientific rebuttal.
How the post is built
Structured with the wiki's characteristic numbered table of contents and subsections, running Overview, Origins, History in order.The History section introduces the various Flat Earth Societies group by group.
How it connects
This is not a believer's writing.It's an outside summary of the people and groups who believe the earth is flat.