"Many use the term 'flat-earther' as a term of abuse, and with connotations that imply blind faith, ignorance or even anti-intellectualism." "People are definitely prejudiced against flat-earthers," says John Davis, a flat earth theorist based in Tennessee, reacting to the new Microsoft commercial. On the internet and in small meeting rooms in Britain and the US, flat earth believers get together to challenge the "conspiracy" that the Earth is round. In fact, the Society's motto is (and has been since the 1800's) "In Veritate Victoria" - Victory in Truth.Flat earth theory is still around. I'd like the public to know, though, that our views are based on extensive research and we highly value the pursuit of truth. I understand that most people see the Flat Earth Society's views as extremely unorthodox and perhaps a bit kooky. I generally try not to take it personally, though. Gordon Brown made a similar remark back in 2009 when referring to climate-change deniers. It's disappointing but not surprising - I do occasionally see references to the Society in that context. I checked President Obama's quote from today. I just checked my email about 20 minutes ago and was confused as to why my four most recent emails had "Obama" in the subject line. And ultimately, we will be judged as a people, and as a society, and as a country on where we go from here." Sticking your head in the sand might make you feel safer, but it’s not going to protect you from the coming storm. "We don’t have time for a meeting of the Flat Earth Society. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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