A groundbreaking study conducted by the Institute of Social Media Truths (ISMT) has revealed that a staggering 99% of people firmly believe that the Earth is flat. However, there’s a twist: this belief seems to magically disappear as soon as they step away from their keyboards.
The study, led by Dr. Internetius Factcheckus, involved surveying thousands of individuals across different social media platforms. The results left researchers scratching their heads and, in some cases, reaching for a stiff drink.
Dr. Factcheckus explained, “Our study aimed to explore the correlation between social media engagement and belief in flat Earth theories. To our astonishment, we found an overwhelming consensus among participants, but only within the confines of Facebook comment sections and Twitter threads.”
The survey showed that respondents exhibited an uncanny ability to embrace the flat Earth ideology as soon as they logged in to their favorite social media platforms. Posts claiming that NASA is part of a global conspiracy to hide the Earth’s true shape received an unprecedented number of likes, shares, and comments consisting mostly of caps lock and exclamation marks.
One participant, who requested anonymity but asked to be referred to as “FlatEarthWarrior420,” confessed, “When I’m online, man, the Earth’s flatness just makes perfect sense! All those globetards can’t handle the truth! But, you know, when I’m not online, things get kinda hazy. Like, I look out my window and see this roundish thing in the sky, and it confuses the hell out of me.”
Psychologists suggest that this curious phenomenon may be attributed to a condition they’ve labeled “Keyboard Induced Cognitive Dissonance” (KICD). It occurs when individuals are torn between their online persona and their offline experiences, resulting in mind-boggling contradictions.
To further investigate, the researchers attempted to replicate the experiment in the physical world, away from the virtual realm. However, as soon as the participants stepped outside and saw the actual spherical shape of the Earth, their belief in the flat Earth model instantly evaporated, leaving them bewildered and questioning their sanity.
Dr. Factcheckus concluded, “Our findings highlight the powerful influence of social media echo chambers and the extent to which they can shape people’s beliefs. It’s as if the moment they leave the digital realm, their flat Earth convictions are swallowed by reality.”
In the face of these perplexing revelations, social media platforms have begun considering implementing a “Virtual Reality Filter” that would allow users to toggle their flat Earth beliefs on and off depending on their online or offline presence. This way, people can continue to engage in spirited debates without having to reconcile their contradictory views with the pesky laws of physics.
While the study may leave us questioning the collective sanity of the online world, one thing is for sure: social media will continue to be a goldmine for outlandish beliefs, making the virtual realm a captivating mix of satire and sheer absurdity.
Disclaimer: This news story is purely fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only. It is not based on real scientific research. Please do not take it seriously or use it as a reference in any way. Keep believing in the spherical Earth!
