The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why do so many people believe that the earth isn't flat?
Why do you think these theories persist despite scientific evidence?
There are many factors that contribute to people believing in flat earth theories, including distrust in authority and government institutions, a desire to belong to a counter-cultural movement, and the proliferation of misinformation on the internet. Additionally, in some cases, people may simply be resistant to changing their beliefs once they have become entrenched.