The Flat Earth theory has been a persistent fringe belief for centuries, with adherents insisting that the Earth is not a globe but a flat disc. Now, a group of prominent flat-Earthers is reportedly planning an expedition to Antarctica to prove once and for all that the Earth is flat.
The proposed expedition aims to address one of the key arguments against the flat-Earth theory, namely the South Pole. Flat-Earthers argue that if they can sail around the coast of Antarctica, they will prove that the Earth is flat and not a sphere as widely accepted.
Jay Decasby, a prominent flat-Earther, said in an interview with Forbes, “All we have to do to shut this debate down once and for all is get the distance of the coast of Antarctica. If we can get to the coast of Antarctica and sail all the way around it, we will get the distance that will prove it’s the outer edges of flat earth and refute entirely every single argument anyone can possibly try to pitch for the sun-worshipping cult of heliocentrism.”
Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul has also expressed interest in joining the expedition, although it is unclear whether he is serious or just trolling. The proposed expedition may face obstacles, including the Antarctic Treaty of 1961, which restricts private exploration of the area.
However, flat-Earthers argue that the treaty may not apply to their expedition as they claim it is a scientific investigation. The Flat Earth Society explains on their website that the edge of the flat Earth is marked by a massive ice wall that surrounds Antarctica. The purpose of this wall, according to the theory, is to obstruct explorers from passing beyond it.
Antarctica has been widely explored for over a century, and many people have crossed it, including Roald Amundsen, who led the first expedition team to reach the geographic South Pole in 1911. Despite this, flat-Earthers continue to maintain that the Earth is flat and that the ice wall around Antarctica is evidence of this.
This is not the first time flat-Earthers have proposed an expedition to prove their theory. A few years ago, there were plans to have a flat-Earther cruise across the world’s oceans. The more modest plan is apparently already in the works, according to the Flat Earth Conference.
In conclusion, the idea of an Antarctic expedition by flat-Earthers to prove their theory seems like a far-fetched and improbable dream. The evidence supporting the round Earth theory is overwhelming, and the flat-Earth theory has been debunked repeatedly. The proposed expedition may not even be feasible due to legal restrictions and logistical challenges. Nevertheless, the persistence of the flat-Earth theory and the willingness of its adherents to go to great lengths to prove it is a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and scientific evidence in our understanding of the world around us.
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