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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #120 on: May 30, 2018, 08:33:09 AM »
The teacher....Who may not be the most tactful of persons but maybe one of the most outspoken, just might be right in calling you dumb. ???
Because, for those of us who work or have worked or studied and observed in the real world, the best word we can think of for anyone who would even think that the earth was the shape of some kind of a flat disc with some kind of a frozen rim of ice around it to  keep the oceans from flowing over the edge is.........DUMB !
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #121 on: May 30, 2018, 11:22:43 AM »
save up some money and go in to edge of space. find the proof.....

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #122 on: May 30, 2018, 01:04:20 PM »
I feel like we're starting to go in circles. The OP was looking for some simple tips, not a comprehensive dissertation.
Do you think that proving that everything that we think that we know about the shape of the earth is wrong would be a simple thing?
No
Then what makes you think that a simple line is going to be of any help whatsoever?
I don't think your implied conclusion follows from your previous question nor the answer I gave.
You said that the OP was looking for simple tips.  Tips are supposed to be helpful.  How was your tip helpful?
By describing to his mathematics teacher the shape of the surface of the earth in a mathematical term.
The surface of the flat earth is not a line.  The surface of the flat earth is usually described as a disc or an infinite plane.
Flat earth/ flat line. What about that is confusing to you?
I think that you're the one who is confused about the definition of a line.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #123 on: May 30, 2018, 01:11:46 PM »
I feel like we're starting to go in circles. The OP was looking for some simple tips, not a comprehensive dissertation.
Do you think that proving that everything that we think that we know about the shape of the earth is wrong would be a simple thing?
No
Then what makes you think that a simple line is going to be of any help whatsoever?
I don't think your implied conclusion follows from your previous question nor the answer I gave.
You said that the OP was looking for simple tips.  Tips are supposed to be helpful.  How was your tip helpful?
By describing to his mathematics teacher the shape of the surface of the earth in a mathematical term.
The surface of the flat earth is not a line.  The surface of the flat earth is usually described as a disc or an infinite plane.
Flat earth/ flat line. What about that is confusing to you?
I think that you're the one who is confused about the definition of a line.
I think you're wrong.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #124 on: May 30, 2018, 01:20:05 PM »
I feel like we're starting to go in circles. The OP was looking for some simple tips, not a comprehensive dissertation.
Do you think that proving that everything that we think that we know about the shape of the earth is wrong would be a simple thing?
No
Then what makes you think that a simple line is going to be of any help whatsoever?
I don't think your implied conclusion follows from your previous question nor the answer I gave.
You said that the OP was looking for simple tips.  Tips are supposed to be helpful.  How was your tip helpful?
By describing to his mathematics teacher the shape of the surface of the earth in a mathematical term.
The surface of the flat earth is not a line.  The surface of the flat earth is usually described as a disc or an infinite plane.
Flat earth/ flat line. What about that is confusing to you?
I think that you're the one who is confused about the definition of a line.
I think you're wrong.
Prove it.  Explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.  Keep in mind that a line is a one dimension figure while a surface is at least two dimensions.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #125 on: May 30, 2018, 01:23:25 PM »
I feel like we're starting to go in circles. The OP was looking for some simple tips, not a comprehensive dissertation.
Do you think that proving that everything that we think that we know about the shape of the earth is wrong would be a simple thing?
No
Then what makes you think that a simple line is going to be of any help whatsoever?
I don't think your implied conclusion follows from your previous question nor the answer I gave.
You said that the OP was looking for simple tips.  Tips are supposed to be helpful.  How was your tip helpful?
By describing to his mathematics teacher the shape of the surface of the earth in a mathematical term.
The surface of the flat earth is not a line.  The surface of the flat earth is usually described as a disc or an infinite plane.
Flat earth/ flat line. What about that is confusing to you?
I think that you're the one who is confused about the definition of a line.
I think you're wrong.
Prove it.  Explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.  Keep in mind that a line is a one dimension figure while a surface is at least two dimensions.
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #126 on: May 30, 2018, 03:54:13 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #127 on: May 30, 2018, 03:56:52 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #128 on: May 30, 2018, 04:08:47 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
Quote from: Robosteve
Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #129 on: May 30, 2018, 04:11:23 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #130 on: May 30, 2018, 04:25:40 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
Quote from: Robosteve
Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
Quote from: bullhorn
It is just the way it is, you understanding it doesn't concern me.

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #131 on: May 30, 2018, 04:34:11 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #132 on: May 30, 2018, 04:56:14 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
Perhaps your definition of a straight line would be correct if the earth was flat.
But the earth isn't flat ! LOL
Stick close , very close , to your P.C.and never go to sea
And you all may be Rulers of The Flat Earth Society

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And you all may be Rulers of The Flat Earth Society

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #133 on: May 30, 2018, 05:06:58 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
Perhaps your definition of a straight line would be correct if the earth was flat.
But the earth isn't flat ! LOL

yeah, it has hills and valleys

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #134 on: May 30, 2018, 05:13:50 PM »
markjo,

Print out the graph. Hold it in front of your face. Move it toward your face.
Notice the line now describes a plane?

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #135 on: May 30, 2018, 06:16:01 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
Quote from: Robosteve
Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
Quote from: bullhorn
It is just the way it is, you understanding it doesn't concern me.

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #136 on: May 30, 2018, 06:21:13 PM »
They say the Earth is smoother than a billiard ball. I guess scale matters?

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #137 on: May 30, 2018, 06:24:58 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #138 on: May 30, 2018, 07:10:20 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.

But when we factor in the "flat earth approved" theory that the sun may be as close as 10km away from the surface of the earth, and that we can verify that the top of Mount Everest is about 8.8KM from sea level...you should be able to have a clear understanding as to why the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

That, and the fact that the earth isn't flat.....

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #139 on: May 30, 2018, 07:18:53 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.

But when we factor in the "flat earth approved" theory that the sun may be as close as 10km away from the surface of the earth, and that we can verify that the top of Mount Everest is about 8.8KM from sea level...you should be able to have a clear understanding as to why the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

That, and the fact that the earth isn't flat.....

I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point.

Plus, since it appears you're wanting to have scientifically rigorous debate here I suggest you provide some actual numbers to back up your claim that the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

Note that I have made no argument whatsoever regarding the distance between the sun and the earth.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #140 on: May 30, 2018, 07:39:29 PM »
A "surface" has no thickness, therefore, markjo is being a dummy again. 

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #141 on: May 30, 2018, 07:46:42 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.

But when we factor in the "flat earth approved" theory that the sun may be as close as 10km away from the surface of the earth, and that we can verify that the top of Mount Everest is about 8.8KM from sea level...you should be able to have a clear understanding as to why the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

That, and the fact that the earth isn't flat.....

I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point.

Plus, since it appears you're wanting to have scientifically rigorous debate here I suggest you provide some actual numbers to back up your claim that the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

Note that I have made no argument whatsoever regarding the distance between the sun and the earth.
You want a technical debate? Lines are infinite, like your graph showed. So do you have any evidence the earth is infinite?

Or did you mean line segments every time you said line?
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #142 on: May 30, 2018, 07:48:15 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.

But when we factor in the "flat earth approved" theory that the sun may be as close as 10km away from the surface of the earth, and that we can verify that the top of Mount Everest is about 8.8KM from sea level...you should be able to have a clear understanding as to why the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

That, and the fact that the earth isn't flat.....

I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point.

Plus, since it appears you're wanting to have scientifically rigorous debate here I suggest you provide some actual numbers to back up your claim that the whole straight line representation might be significantly flawed.

Note that I have made no argument whatsoever regarding the distance between the sun and the earth.
You want a technical debate?
Not really. I thought that was overwhelmingly obvious from my very first post in this thread. But apparently not to some of you! lol

Lines are infinite, like your graph showed. So do you have any evidence the earth is infinite?

How about the ice wall?
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #143 on: May 30, 2018, 07:51:47 PM »
You sure had to remove a bunch of my post.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #144 on: May 30, 2018, 07:53:10 PM »
You sure had to remove a bunch of my post.
Exactly this much:

Or did you mean line segments every time you said line?
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #145 on: May 30, 2018, 07:54:11 PM »
This thread has been sokaruled.  Please wash your hands, everyone, and make sure you are up to date on your shots. 

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #146 on: May 30, 2018, 08:02:09 PM »
Do you want me to prove I am not confused or do you want me to explain how a straight line is an accurate representation of the surface flat earth.
Explaining the latter will prove the former.
Incorrect
So that means that you can't do either.  Good to know.
Your conclusion does not follow from my statement.
Your lack of doing either is what supports my conclusion.
My lack of doing so at your demand does not prove that I cannot do it. I have explained how a straight line represents a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. Several times. Is your intention to keep asking the same question over and over in hopes of getting a different answer? I've gotta say, you really don't seem that bright.
A cross section of the surface of the flat earth would show the cross section of the flat earth's terrain.  A straight line doesn't do that.  Also, a cross section of the flat earth would show the thickness of the flat earth.  A straight line doesn't do that either.  So I repeat my assertion that you have not yet shown how a straight line is an accurate representation of the flat earth.  I'm not sure that you quite have a working grasp of the concepts of straight lines, surfaces or cross sections either.
A flat line is most definitely what you would see when looking at a cross sectional view of the surface of a flat earth. There is no doubt about that. I have only ever been talking about the general shape of the earth. Trying to bring in terrain is silly at this point. But even if we were to include terrain, it is so minuscule relative to the size of the earth that it would hardly be noticeable.

We can do this, no it doesn't, yes it does, no it doesn't thing as long as you like.
Why do you think that a cross section is the best way to describe the surface of the flat earth?
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #147 on: May 30, 2018, 08:05:25 PM »
A "surface" has no thickness...
Perhaps not, but cross sections generally do.
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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #148 on: May 30, 2018, 08:11:11 PM »
A "surface" has no thickness...
Perhaps not, but cross sections generally do.

So, you agree that a cross section of a surface should have no thickness?

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Re: teacher calls me dumb for believing the earth is flat
« Reply #149 on: May 30, 2018, 08:21:29 PM »
A "surface" has no thickness...
Perhaps not, but cross sections generally do.

So, you agree that a cross section of a surface should have no thickness?
That depends.  Do you agree that a cross section of a 3d surface should show terrain?
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
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It is just the way it is, you understanding it doesn't concern me.