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[–] ptu@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Flat earthers are just a niche whacko conspiracy group that’s being amplified by those participating in real conspiracies so that the general population thinks all conspiracies are just crazy talk.

[–] 5715@feddit.org 3 points 3 days ago

ofc, but they work because people are alienated and need a feeling of control