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VWolf

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Sat Dec 3, 2022, 10:49 PM Dec 2022

Question about dealing with flat-earthers and lunar landing deniers [View all]

I've recently engaged with a number of folks on twitter who subscribe to various conspiracy theories (flat-earth, fake lunar landings in particular). I have come to the realization that nothing will change their minds, regardless of how much debunking analysis I present. However, part of me feels that I can persuade a few reading the posts to think rationally and reject these nut jobs.

My question is this: Am I doing society a service, or am I just wasting my time? Because it's exhausting and it's making me lose all hope in humanity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandolini's_law

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