Watch world’s most famous flat-Earther admit ‘I’m WRONG’ after 9,000-mile £30k trip to Antarctica for ‘final experiment’

The Sun - Dec 18th, 2024
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Jeran Campanella, a prominent flat-Earth conspiracy theorist, admitted he was wrong about his beliefs after a 9,000-mile trip to Antarctica. The expedition, which cost £30,000, was organized to observe the 24-hour sun, a phenomenon incompatible with the flat Earth model. Campanella, accompanied by other theorists and 'globe earthers,' witnessed the sun's continuous path in the sky, leading him to acknowledge the evidence against his earlier claims. Despite his admission, Campanella remained hesitant to fully support the globe Earth model, while some fellow flat-Earthers continued to deny the implications of the observed phenomenon.

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RATING

5.4
Moderately Fair
Read with skepticism

The article reports on a flat-Earther's journey to Antarctica, providing a narrative on his experience and partial change of perspective. While it presents a clear story, it lacks comprehensive sourcing and balanced viewpoints, focusing mainly on the flat-Earth theory's weaknesses.

RATING DETAILS

6
Accuracy

The article accurately describes the events related to Jeran Campanella's trip to Antarctica and his partial change of perspective. However, it lacks sufficient references to primary sources or direct quotes from Campanella, which limits its verifiability.

5
Balance

The article primarily focuses on discrediting the flat-Earth theory, showing limited balance by not providing substantial counterarguments or a deeper exploration of the flat-Earthers' perspective beyond the basic claims.

7
Clarity

The article is written in a clear and engaging manner, though it sometimes uses emotive language that could detract from neutrality. It effectively communicates the main story without confusion.

4
Source quality

The article does not cite authoritative or diverse sources beyond mentioning a YouTuber and a pastor. It lacks citations from credible scientific experts or organizations to substantiate the claims made.

5
Transparency

While the article discloses the nature of the expedition and its participants, it lacks transparency regarding the funding and organization of the trip. It also does not clearly indicate if there are any affiliations or conflicts of interest.