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Debunking Flat Earth Arguments: Understanding Up, Down, and Frame of Reference
Introduction: Addressing Common Flat Earth Claims
In many online debates and memes, Flat Earth proponents often argue that our understanding of the world is flawed, citing examples like people in Australia being “upside down” or cruise ships on the equator sitting sideways without falling off. These arguments hinge on misconceptions about how we perceive "up" and "down" on a spherical Earth, and whether these directions are absolute or relative. This article explores these ideas to clarify how orientation, perception, and reference frames shape our understanding of the planet.