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@Daft_ish@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml •
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What possible, fundamental, misunderstanding of the nature of the universe could make current academics look like flat earthers?

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What possible, fundamental, misunderstanding of the nature of the universe could make current academics look like flat earthers?

@Daft_ish@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml •
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  • @Daft_ish@lemmy.worldOP
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    To me, the “defining feature” of a flat earther is accepting a false belief after it’s been amply demonstrated to you to be false.

    This is still covered by my phrasing.

    • @teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
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      Yes. I’m saying my definition is a stricter subset of your definition, and that your definition is too broad because it includes literally everyone.

      • @Daft_ish@lemmy.worldOP
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        And I’m saying your definition is covered by my phrasing.

        • @teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
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          We are in agreement. But if you still don’t agree with me, I don’t think that makes you look like a flat earther. Cheers, gotta go make dinner!

          • @Daft_ish@lemmy.worldOP
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            Bite me

            • @teawrecks@sopuli.xyz
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              Awful kind of you to offer, but I found my own food ;)

            • @jet@hackertalks.com
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              This makes you look like a flat earther.

              • @Daft_ish@lemmy.worldOP
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                And you a pedant

                • @jet@hackertalks.com
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                  No, you have resorted to ad hominin attacks in your discussion of flat earthers, which is a very flat earth thing to do. If your logic and ideas are insufficient to win people to your perspective personal attacks are a weak substitute.

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                    You resorted to ad homien first you bridge dweller.

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