The Daily Digest: Flat Earthers

Dr Karim Bettache, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

08-Feb-19 14:30

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Do you think that the earth is flat? Well, lots of people out there do. Today we explore flat and round Earth theories and discuss the psychology that drives flat-Earthers.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Tina Carmillia and Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: Environment, Science, Social Issues

Tags: flat earth, conspiracy theory, Earth, groupthink, distruss, round Earth, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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