New Instagram Post + Flat Earth Survey Highlights
Summary
On Josh Universe - Space Discord Server we shared a new Instagram post and highlighted a 2018 YouGov survey showing about 18% of US adults 18-24 hold some flat Earth beliefs versus 4% of adults 55+. The announcement links the post and sparks discussion on science literacy and outreach within the community.
Hey, joshtospace just posted a new post! Go check it out!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXM_WR4DAlF/
The results from a 2018 survey published by YouGov polled 8,215 US adults. Approximately 18% of adults aged 18-24 years have some belief in a flat, or otherwise shaped, Earth. This is staggering considering that only 4% of adults aged 55 or older believe in a flat, or otherwise shaped, Earth.
Of those aged 18-24, around 2% have always believed in a flat Earth, and an additional 2% believe the Earth is flat with doubts. 5% prescribe to a sphetical-shaped Earth, but have doubts in the scientifically-established model.
The remaining 84% of adults aged 18-24 have always believed that the Earth is round, compared to 94% of those aged 55 and older.
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