Joshua Swift
| Real name | Joshua Dale Swift |
|---|---|
| Location on the globe | Minnesota, US |
| Main platform | YouTube - Authentic Intent |
| Papa flerf | unknown |
| Flerfzi? | not yet confirmed |
| Religiflerf? | unknown |
| Drinks urine? | not yet confirmed |
| Adopted By | not adopted yet |
Joshua Swift
Joshua Dale Swift is a Minnesota-based flat Earth proponent and convicted sex offender. He gained notoriety in the flat Earth community through his YouTube channel "Authentic Intent" while simultaneously appealing his criminal conviction for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Because apparently "doing your own research" on Earth's shape isn't the only questionable judgment call in his portfolio.
The Authentic Intent (To Commit Crime)
Swift's YouTube channel "Authentic Intent" presents flat Earth content with a level of credibility you'd expect from someone whose other court appearances involve more serious matters than debating the curvature of the horizon. His authentic intent appears to be spreading misinformation about Earth's shape while conveniently omitting his own documented criminal history from his bio.
Career Highlights (Criminal Record)
- Convicted Felon — Third-degree criminal sexual conduct, Minnesota Court Case A17-1615 (2018)
- Failed Appellant — Argued evidence was "insufficient to support his conviction." Court responded: "We affirm." (Translation: Nice try, but no.)
- Minimum 144-Month Sentence — That's 12 years for those counting, or approximately 4,380 days of "research" he could have used to learn Earth is actually round
- Sex Offender Registry Candidate — Because when you're already denying reality about Earth's shape, why not also deny the consequences of your actions?
Greatest Hits (Legal and Scientific)
| Claim | Reality |
|---|---|
| "The Earth is flat" | Spheroid, as proven by centuries of science |
| "Evidence insufficient" | Court: "We affirm" (denied) |
| "Authentic Intent" | Intent was apparently authentic enough for a conviction |
| "Doing my own research" | Should have researched Minnesota sentencing guidelines |
Flat Earth Community Connections
Swift has appeared on Karen B's show "Clearing the Air Like a Vacuum" — an appropriate title given that both flat Earth theories and his legal defense were full of hot air. Nothing says "credible researcher" like having a convicted sex offender as a guest to discuss "truth."
The flat Earth community's willingness to platform convicted criminals while simultaneously claiming NASA is the dishonest organization represents a level of cognitive dissonance that would be impressive if it weren't so disturbing.
Current Status
Swift's current status depends on his parole situation, but his scientific credibility remains firmly incarcerated alongside his common sense. His appeal having been denied, he has plenty of time to contemplate why: 1. The Earth is demonstrably not flat 2. Appeals courts don't overturn convictions just because you don't like the verdict 3. Maybe YouTube isn't the best platform for people with his particular record
Recruiter Success Rate: Unknown, but his criminal record certainly makes him "authentic" about something, even if it's not intent to tell the truth about planetary geometry.
See Also
- Karen B — Fellow flat Earther who platformed him
- Nathan Thompson - doensn't find his actions with a 13 year old offensive enough to avoid hanging out with his bro.
External Links
- Authentic Intent YouTube Channel
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Case A17-1615 (September 17, 2018) — State v. Joshua Dale Swift
"Third-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction: affirmed. Flat Earth theory: also affirmed (as false)."