‘Off the Edge’ book explores growth of flat-Earth movement and other conspiracies

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Author Kelly Weill and the cover of her new book, “Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture and Why People Will Believe Anything.”
Author Kelly Weill and the cover of her new book, “Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture and Why People Will Believe Anything.” Images courtesy of Algonquin Books

There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories floating around the internet. Was the moon landing faked? (No.) Are birds real? (Yes.) Is Tupac still alive? (No.) But there’s one untrue conspiracy that stands out: the flat-Earth movement. An author describes her journey down the flat-Earth rabbit hole.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Kelly Weill Guest

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