• untorquer@quokk.au
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    3 days ago

    A slightly perceptible curvature on the horizon only indicates a convex spherical cap, like a Frisbee.

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      2 days ago

      Except I can percieve a curve to the horizon, then walk to the point that was previously horizon and percieve that curve continues, thus drawing the conclusion that the curve must continue all the way round.

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        2 days ago

        Well don’t complain to me when you fall off trying to walk on some ball. i tried to warn you. 🤷 Roundies smh…

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      2 days ago

      That’s not simpler than a sphere, pointing again to Ozzam’s razor. Spheres are the simplest geographical shape.

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        2 days ago

        But you can’t see anything past the horizon. Occam’s razor suggests there’s nothing beyond it