In a groundbreaking development, a recent graduate of Dunning-Kruger University has presented a revolutionary theory that challenges the long-held belief in a spherical Earth. Using a combination of “common sense,” “intuition,” and a “deep understanding of the universe,” the anonymous graduate has amassed a substantial body of evidence to support their claim that the Earth is, in fact, flat.
The graduate’s research, conducted entirely from their dorm room using only a compass, a ruler, and a collection of internet forums, has allegedly debunked the “pseudoscientific” notion of a globe. Key arguments include the lack of a perceived curvature on the horizon, the inability to sail off the edge of the Earth, and the suspicious absence of penguins at the North Pole.
While the scientific community remains largely unconvinced, the graduate’s work has garnered significant attention online, particularly within certain echo chambers known for their skepticism of mainstream science. Supporters hail the graduate as a visionary, a true “free thinker” who dares to challenge the established order.
Dunning-Kruger University has yet to comment on the graduate’s findings, but insiders claim the university is “proud of its students’ independent thinking” and “encourages them to question everything.”
Note: This article is written in a satirical style to highlight the Dunning-Kruger effect, which describes a cognitive bias where people with low ability at a task overestimate their competence. 1 The flat Earth theory is widely discredited by scientific evidence.
