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One notable aspect of the debate involves accusations of “grifting,” with the Flat Earther emphasizing that many proponents profit from selling books and courses, implying motive-driven deception. Dave counters that most credible scientists do not benefit financially from confirming Earth's sphericity, and that Flat Earth claims often rely on conspiracy theories and denial of basic physics.
The host points out that mainstream science has declared Flat Earth misinformation as such, and that social media platforms deprioritize Flat Earth content, suggesting a suppression of truth rather than a conspiracy.