Analytical Eye
Welcome to Analytical Eye, a podcast that evaluates conspiracy theories using techniques from intelligence analysis.
This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Rational Assessments, a non-government agency that researches conspiracy theories for its own mysterious purposes.
If you've ever wondered who started a particular conspiracy theory, or if some of them might actually hold up, this podcast is for you.
Analytical Eye
Eye on the Horizon: Flat Earth
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Why did some people in the Victorian period argue that the earth was flat? Were they flat-out wrong - or is there something in their argument, once you get around to assessing it?
In this episode of Analytical Eye, we consider the flat earth theory: one of the oldest alternative beliefs we've looked at to date.
This episode is dedicated to Al Baker, with thanks for bringing the voice of Samuel Rowbotham to life.