What Does It Mean to Be a Flat Earther? The Rise and Fall of a Belief System Flat earthers are often misunderstood as eccentric outliers on the fringes of society.
However, their views represent a deeply held conviction that has been around for centuries.
At its core, flat earth theory posits that the Earth is not a sphere but rather a flat disc, often with an ice wall at the edge to prevent humans from falling off.