Re:The “misinformation problem” seems like misinformation
by adolph on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @01:05PM
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> The Earth is a flat disc.
> Is this misinformation, wrongthink, or both?
Neither. It is an assertion based on a frame of reference. The mapping systems used on my phone don't often describe geographic topography and so assert a flatness to the surface of this planet. Likewise this planet viewed from its moon would have the visual appearance of a disk. Is "The Earth is a flat disc" a helpful explanation for operating in the world? Not if you are a rocket scientist but it isn't a terrible model if you live an entire life within the vicinity of your family farm.
“All models are wrong, but some are useful”. George E. P. Box
> Is this misinformation, wrongthink, or both?
Neither. It is an assertion based on a frame of reference. The mapping systems used on my phone don't often describe geographic topography and so assert a flatness to the surface of this planet. Likewise this planet viewed from its moon would have the visual appearance of a disk. Is "The Earth is a flat disc" a helpful explanation for operating in the world? Not if you are a rocket scientist but it isn't a terrible model if you live an entire life within the vicinity of your family farm.
“All models are wrong, but some are useful”. George E. P. Box
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