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S.2 EP 10: Flat or Round Earth?


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This video, titled "EP 10: Flat or Round Earth," features hosts Soph and Godfather discussing the flat earth theory versus the round earth theory. The discussion covers various arguments and counter-arguments related to the shape of the Earth.

Here's a summary of the key points:

  • Host's computer issues and future topics: Soph begins by apologizing for technical difficulties, mentioning the need for a better computer to prevent crashes (0:11-0:41). He then announces that next week's topic will be a "deep dive on Hollywood and the chaos and evilness in Hollywood" (1:55-2:16).
  • Initial arguments against flat earth (Godfather):
  • Arguments for flat earth (Soph and video clips):
  • Godfather's counter-arguments on visibility and zoom:
  • Discussion on gravity and perception: The hosts discuss the concept of gravity, with Soph questioning if it's solely responsible for objects falling or if magnetic pull is involved (5:32-5:55). Godfather uses the example of dropping a plastic object to refute the magnet theory (5:50-5:55).
  • Moon's effect on tides and lakes: Soph asks why the moon causes waves and tides in oceans but not in lakes. Godfather clarifies that the moon does affect lakes, but the effect is imperceptible to the naked eye due to the smaller volume of water compared to the ocean and the surrounding ground's resistance (6:20-7:40).
  • Flight paths and maps: A flat earth argument is presented using an old CBS American School of Era map from 1943, suggesting that flight routes are manipulated to hide the Earth's flatness (38:08-39:53). Godfather counters that all flat maps distort the Earth because it's a sphere, and that curved flight paths are shorter on a globe (40:26-41:15).
  • The "container" theory for water: Soph reiterates the belief that water needs a container to exist, and that on a flat Earth, the firmament acts as this container (13:50-14:15). Godfather explains that gravity, being proportional to mass, pulls the ocean's water towards the Earth's much larger core, causing it to spread around the spherical surface (14:50-16:05). He explains why water doesn't pool in the center (16:06-17:17).
  • Moon landing "camera guy" theory: A brief clip questions who filmed the astronauts leaving the moon if they were alone, suggesting the footage looks like a smooth, well-timed tracking shot with no operator (36:11-36:46). Soph quickly dismisses this, saying a recorder could have been left behind (36:56-37:02).
  • "Globy" vs. "Flater": The terms "globy" and "flater" are used to refer to believers in the globe and flat earth, respectively (17:34-17:45).
  • Stubbornness and critical thinking: Soph states he is stubborn and doesn't believe everything he's told, identifying as a critical thinker (35:23-35:36).


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