In a surprising turn of events, a prominent Flat Earth conspiracy theorist has publicly acknowledged a fundamental truth that scientists have long known: the Earth is indeed round. Jeran Campanella, a well-known NASA critic and Flat Earth advocate, recently shared his unexpected revelation after a remarkable journey to Antarctica.
Campanella was invited on an extraordinary expedition by Will Duffy, whom Flat Earthers refer to as a “glober” – a term used to describe someone who understands and accepts that the Earth is a sphere. The trip, which cost approximately $35,000, was specifically designed to test one of the Flat Earth movement’s core claims about the impossibility of the midnight sun phenomenon.
For years, Flat Earthers have argued that a 24-hour sun during Antarctic summers would be impossible on a flat planetary model. Campanella himself was adamant that such a phenomenon could not exist. However, his personal experience in Antarctica dramatically changed his perspective.
“Alright guys, sometimes you are wrong in life,” Campanella candidly admitted during a video on his YouTube channel, The Final Experiment. “I thought there was no 24-hour sun. I was pretty sure of it. But I respect Will Duffy for consistently maintaining that it was true.”
During his expedition, Campanella witnessed firsthand the sun circling the southern continent continuously – a observation that directly contradicted his previous beliefs. His acknowledgment was both humble and remarkable, especially coming from someone who has appeared in multiple documentaries promoting the Flat Earth conspiracy.
“Don’t just listen to my beliefs or my opinion,” he told his audience. “At least be able to accept that the sun does exactly what these guys said – it circles the southern continent.”
The Flat Earth community’s response to such admissions is typically complex. Within their circles, someone who acknowledges scientific reality might be labeled a “shill” – essentially an insider who is perceived as deliberately undermining their movement’s core beliefs.
According to discussions on Flat Earth forums, a “shill” is someone who appears to be part of the community but is actually working to discredit their beliefs. As one forum user explained, it’s someone who “poses as a true believer to undermine the ‘truth’ of a flat Earth and trying to entice others to the round Earth side.”
Internet communities have had mixed reactions to such revelations. Some Reddit users cynically suggested that high-profile Flat Earthers might be more interested in gaining attention and potential free travel than genuinely pursuing scientific truth. One commenter humorously noted that these individuals might be hoping someone would eventually “give a free flight to space just to prove them wrong.”
Another online observer suggested that many prominent Flat Earth proponents are essentially “like conmen” – more focused on generating publicity and engagement than seriously challenging established scientific understanding.
Campanella’s public admission represents more than just a personal transformation. It highlights the ongoing tension between scientific evidence and conspiracy theories, demonstrating how direct experience and observation can sometimes breakthrough deeply entrenched misconceptions.
While the Flat Earth movement continues to exist in various online communities, incidents like these gradually erode their credibility. They serve as powerful reminders that scientific truth is ultimately determined by observable evidence, rigorous testing, and a willingness to change one’s perspective when confronted with compelling information.
As Campanella himself put it, sometimes in life, you simply have to acknowledge when you’ve been wrong – a sentiment that resonates far beyond the realm of planetary geometry.