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A flat-earther went to Antarctica to confirm his belief that the Earth is flat. After testing and observations, he ended up reinforcing the evidence that the Earth is, in fact, round.
Since ancient times, the Greeks already knew: Earth is round. This idea, supported by centuries of observation and science, still faces resistance from groups of flat-earthers who believe in a flat earth, an intriguing concept that persists in certain circles.
One of these defenders, Jeran Campanella, became the protagonist of a curious story when he traveled to Antarctica and witnessed phenomena that contradicted his beliefs.
The Flat Earther’s Journey to the “Final Experiment”
Jeran Campanella, known for his YouTube channel “Jeransim”, participated in an expedition called “The Final Experiment”, organized by Pastor Will Duffy.
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The trip was designed to resolve the debate between flat-earthers and those who believe in the sphericity of the Earth.
At a cost of $35 per person, the expedition was made up of four flat-Earthers and four people who already accepted the idea. model spherical of the planet.
The main expectation of flat-earthers was to observe the behavior of the Sun on the frozen continent. According to their beliefs, Antarctica should be a wall of ice where the Sun rises and sets daily.
However, upon witnessing the phenomenon known as “midnight sun“, Campanella had to admit he was wrong.
The surprising confession
In a video recorded during the expedition, Campanella acknowledged what he saw. “The Sun actually circles you in the south. So what does that mean? You'll have to find out for yourselves.”, he said, admitting that the view of the Sun moving in a circle contradicted his beliefs. Despite this, he did not directly state that the Earth is spherical.
This revelation caused divided reactions. While some flat-earthers accused him of being “puppet” of a larger conspiracy, others preferred to remain firm in the belief that the observations do not invalidate the model of flat earth.
Science vs. conspiracies
Science explains the phenomenon of “midnight sun" as a result of the tilt of the Earth's axis. During the southern hemisphere summer, the Sun remains visible in Antarctica for 24 hours, moving in a circle.
This contradicts the flat-Earthers' idea that the Sun behaves like a spotlight that illuminates specific parts of the Earth.
Scientists have proven the Earth's sphericity in a number of ways. From Aristotle's experiments, who observed different constellations depending on latitude, to images captured by satellites and astronauts, there is an unquestionable consensus about the shape of the planet.
A past of failed attempts
This wasn’t the first time Campanella had been involved in situations that exposed his beliefs. In 2018, he appeared in the documentary “Behind the Curve“, where an experiment with light revealed flaws in his theories.
Even so, he maintained his role as a central figure in the movement, with thousands of followers on his digital channels.
His website, Jeransim, reflects the tone of his approach. There, he sells products such as anti-NASA T-shirts, cryptocurrency consultations and even private dinners via Zoom. The mix of seemingly unrelated topics illustrates Campanella’s multifaceted profile.
Reactions in the flat-earther community
Another participant in the expedition, Austin Witsit, had a harder time accepting what he saw. Although he acknowledged the phenomenon of the 24-hour sun, he argued that it does not prove the sphericity of the Earth. To him, it is simply a ““singular data point”.
However, among followers of the movement, the trip generated a wave of conspiracy theories. Many claimed that the images transmitted live, using SpaceX's Starlink network, were fake.
Comments on platforms like YouTube showed the group's resistance to abandoning their beliefs.
Origin and persistence of the flat earth theory
The flat Earth theory dates back to ancient times, but has resurfaced with force in the digital age.
YouTube channels and social media groups have fueled the belief, using arguments that challenge conventional science. A central idea is that Antarctica is an ice barrier that prevents the oceans from falling.
Psychological studies shed light on why these ideas resonate with some people. Research suggests that individuals with low self-esteem and high levels of narcissism are more likely to believe in conspiracies.
The search for attention and a sense of belonging are factors that contribute to adherence to these theories.
The role of Antarctica in the debate
The choice of Antarctica as the location for the “Final Experiment"It was no accident. Flat-Earthers believe that the continent is the key to proving their theories. However, science has long since debunked these ideas.
Astronomical observations, historical experiments, and technological advances have consistently shown that the Earth is a globe.
For Will Duffy, the expedition’s organizer, the intention was to end the debate. He described the experience as a turning point. “Once we go to Antarctica, no one will need to waste time debating the shape of the Earth anymore.“, he said. Despite this, it appears that the impact of the trip varied among participants.
The future of debate
While the expedition provided clear evidence, it is unlikely to end the flat-Earth debate. Movements like this have an inherent resistance to accepting facts that contradict their beliefs.
The narrative that there is a global conspiracy to hide the truth is one of the main pillars of these theories.
What the trip to Antarctica did, however, was to call into question the credibility of figures like Jeran Campanella. By publicly admitting that he was wrong about the behavior of the Sun, he opened the door to questioning within the flat-earther community itself.
How can there be such ignorance? The Greeks already knew that the Earth was round using mathematics alone, and now a bunch of idiots come along and disbelieve everything. There's so much to do, it's not possible.
I don't believe that the Earth rotates, but rather that it rolls over. There are so many absurd cases that it is impossible for it to rotate.