http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/26/464474518/neil-degrasse-tyson-gets-into-a-rap-battle-with-b-o-b-over-flat-earth-theory
I thought this was a joke, but that negro B.O.B. is SERIOUS!!! How can you be living in the 21st century and genuinely believe the Earth is flat!!???:smt101 It's sad the lack of basic education in our community and the willingness to believe in the most bizarre conspiracy theories. Maybe before transcontinental flight or sailing it was reasonable to question the 'flatness' of the Earth, but in 2016??? When you believe SCIENCE is a conspiracy theory, there's no hope.
One of the many down sides of the mighty internet. Everyone and their mother can put out any old backwards thinking views, opinions and theories about anything and there will be no shortage of individuals willing believe anti intellectual dogma due to their feeling some kind of way about the world and people around them because it validates their feelings.
Do you think he really believes it or could it be an ego thing...like dude just basking in the reality of the fact that some of his fans will follow even the most delusional "beliefs" he puts forth? Personally I think he might just be pushing the envelope to check the loyalty of his followers (like a power-check thing).
This is possible, good point. Idk. In this world it's hard to tell sometimes. With stupidity, it's often best to error on the side of caution. Your point is worth considering knowing that neither stupidity or ego should be underestimated.
