The Final Experiment - Revision history

Washcarso at 07:58, 11 August 2026

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	'''The Final Experiment''' (or '''TFE''') is an endeavour created by [[Will Duffy]] to end the debate by bringing [[flat earthers]] and [[globers]] together to collaborate on a single experiment with an agreed-upon interpretation.		'''The Final Experiment''' (or '''TFE''') is an endeavour created by [[Will Duffy]] to end the debate by bringing [[flat earthers]] and [[globers]] together to collaborate on a single experiment with an agreed-upon interpretation.
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	* [https://youtube.com/@the-final-experiment YouTube channel]		* [https://youtube.com/@the-final-experiment YouTube channel]

	== Participants vs Antarctica-~~Bound~~ ==		== Participants vs Antarctica-bound ==

	At the start of TFE, Will chose 24 flat earthers and 24 globers who were invited to '''participate'''. Participants from these 48 invitees would be added to a “big scoreboard.”		At the start of TFE, Will chose 24 flat earthers and 24 globers who were invited to '''participate'''. Participants from these 48 invitees would be added to a “big scoreboard.”
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	# Suggesting an improvement to the experiment.		# Suggesting an improvement to the experiment.

	=== Antarctica ~~Team~~ ===		=== Antarctica team ===

	These are the people who physically traveled to Antarctica. (Those listed here who are not among the 48 original invitees don’t affect the big scoreboard.)		These are the people who physically traveled to Antarctica. (Those listed here who are not among the 48 original invitees don’t affect the big scoreboard.)
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	\| Mick West \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| Mick West \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Dr. Blitz “BlitzPhD” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[Dr. Blitz]] “BlitzPhD” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Planarwalk \|\| '''accepted''' \|\| interview \|\| [https://www.youtube.com/live/ZGOrFL4qgiI entry]		\| Planarwalk \|\| '''accepted''' \|\| interview \|\| [https://www.youtube.com/live/ZGOrFL4qgiI entry]
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	= Results =		== Results ==

	== Dave McKeegan ==		=== Dave McKeegan ===
	Dave's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in0B1OQG3-M Timelapse of the 24 hour Antarctic sun] on YT. A panorama stitched from frames of this video results in this image:		Dave's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in0B1OQG3-M Timelapse of the 24 hour Antarctic sun] on YT. A panorama stitched from frames of this video results in this image:
	[[File:Antarctic 24h Sun panorama Dave McKeegan.jpg\|~~512px~~\|center]]		[[File:Antarctic 24h Sun panorama Dave McKeegan.jpg\|width=100%\|center]]

	== Data ~~Collected~~ ==		=== Data collected ===
	GPS Tracking: [https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/ https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/]		GPS Tracking: [https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/ https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/]

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	<categorytree mode="all" hideroot=on>TFE data</categorytree>		<categorytree mode="all" hideroot=on>TFE data</categorytree>

	= Experimentalizations =		===Experimentalizations===
	~~The list of experiments the may or may not be performed~~		: ''See: [[Experimentalizations]]''

	= Sociology =		=== Sociology ===

	The Final Experiment was always about exposing [[:Category:Flerf sociology\|flerf sociology]], almost more than about earth science. In Will Duffy's original reveal video, he said:<blockquote>Part one of The Final Experiment is to see who from either side is going to change their position now that we are going to actually put it to the test. Now that we are going to actually do this experiment on location in Antarctica, who is going to go back on what they've been saying all along? If they do, that means they really don't believe what they've been saying to their followers.		The Final Experiment was always about exposing [[:Category:Flerf sociology\|flerf sociology]], almost more than about earth science. In Will Duffy's original reveal video, he said:<blockquote>Part one of The Final Experiment is to see who from either side is going to change their position now that we are going to actually put it to the test. Now that we are going to actually do this experiment on location in Antarctica, who is going to go back on what they've been saying all along? If they do, that means they really don't believe what they've been saying to their followers.
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	Almost always, this includes some variation on the last option: attempting to discredit TFE as a hoax. In doing this, they [[Flerfs treating TFE as a threat\|unwittingly admit that it threatens their worldview]].		Almost always, this includes some variation on the last option: attempting to discredit TFE as a hoax. In doing this, they [[Flerfs treating TFE as a threat\|unwittingly admit that it threatens their worldview]].

	== Infighting ==		=== Infighting ===

	The flat earthers who went to Antarctica have not been safe from the infighting. Flerfs of both great and small notoriety have joined livestreams and told them ''to their faces'' that they are liars participating in a hoax.		The flat earthers who went to Antarctica have not been safe from the infighting. Flerfs of both great and small notoriety have joined livestreams and told them ''to their faces'' that they are liars participating in a hoax.
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	== Hostility to ~~Globers~~ ==		=== Hostility to globers ===

	In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.		In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.
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	[[File:John Munroe flat earth gospel.jpeg]]		[[File:John Munroe flat earth gospel.jpeg]]

	= De-converts =		=== De-converts ===

	As a cumulative result of TFE and its aftermath, there has been a mass exodus of [[:Category:Ex-flerfs\| people leaving the flat earth cult]].		As a cumulative result of TFE and its aftermath, there has been a mass exodus of [[:Category:Ex-flerfs\| people leaving the flat earth cult]].
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	This section moved to [[Escapees]]		This section moved to [[Escapees]]

	= References =		== References ==

	<references/>		<references/>

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	'''The Final Experiment''' (or '''TFE''') is an ~~endeavor~~ created by Will Duffy to end the debate by bringing flat earthers and globers together to collaborate on a single experiment with an agreed-upon interpretation.		'''The Final Experiment''' (or '''TFE''') is an endeavour created by [[Will Duffy]] to end the debate by bringing [[flat earthers]] and [[globers]] together to collaborate on a single experiment with an agreed-upon interpretation.

	Description from the [https://www.the-final-experiment.com/faqs website FAQ]:		Description from the [https://www.the-final-experiment.com/faqs website FAQ]:

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MCToon: /* Data Collected */

2026-08-10T04:52:50Z

Data Collected

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	== Data Collected ==		== Data Collected ==
			GPS Tracking: [https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/ https://z6z.co/thefinalexperiment/]

	See here for data on this wiki that was collected for TFE.		See here for data on this wiki that was collected for TFE.
	<categorytree mode="all" hideroot=on>TFE data</categorytree>		<categorytree mode="all" hideroot=on>TFE data</categorytree>


	= Experimentalizations =		= Experimentalizations =

PeterMarkley: Fix typo

2026-06-09T20:45:53Z

Fix typo

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalThink CriticalThink] (crowdfunded)		* [https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalThink CriticalThink] (crowdfunded)
	* [[User:MCToon\|Michael Toon]] (crowdfunded)		* [[User:MCToon\|Michael Toon]] (crowdfunded)
	* Mark ~~Hermon~~ (paid by donor)		* Mark Herman (paid by donor)

	Team Flat Earth:		Team Flat Earth:

Graugnarz: /* Sociology */

2026-06-08T07:07:06Z

Sociology

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	= Sociology =		= Sociology =

	The Final Experiment was always about exposing [[:Category:Flerf sociology\|flerf sociology]], almost more than about earth science. In Will Duffy's original reveal video, he said:<blockquote>Part one of The Final Experiment is to see who from either side is going to change their position now that we are going to actually put it to the test. Now that we are going to actually do this experiment on location in Antarctica, who is going to go back on what they've been saying all along? If they do, that means they really don't believe what they've been saying to their followers.<ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxEHu83NqNTXWjdrcYGfzcFben3d1Y9EZJ</ref></blockquote>		The Final Experiment was always about exposing [[:Category:Flerf sociology\|flerf sociology]], almost more than about earth science. In Will Duffy's original reveal video, he said:<blockquote>Part one of The Final Experiment is to see who from either side is going to change their position now that we are going to actually put it to the test. Now that we are going to actually do this experiment on location in Antarctica, who is going to go back on what they've been saying all along? If they do, that means they really don't believe what they've been saying to their followers.
			<ref>[https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxEHu83NqNTXWjdrcYGfzcFben3d1Y9EZJ <q>The Final Experiment - The Man Behind the Experiment (6 of 6)</q> by The Final Experiment]</ref></blockquote>

	In [[User:PeterMarkley\|Peter Markley]]'s interview with Will on June 3, 2024, they discussed this:<ref>https://youtu.be/FXXiFNH9sM4?t=2375</ref><blockquote><p>'''Peter:''' Is [the lack of participation from flat earthers] disappointing to you?</p><p>'''Will:''' Yeah, it definitely is. I had more communication with flat earthers prior to my identity being revealed than afterward. So I dunno, I'm still gonna give 'em time. There's still time.</p><p>'''Peter:''' So they all kinda ghosted you once you outed yourself as the guy behind this?</p><p>'''Will:''' Pretty much, yeah.</p><p>'''Peter:''' Wow. I see what you meant about the first part of the experiment, and how we're watching everyone's reactions to the situation develop.</p><p>'''Will:''' Yeah, a lot of people forget there's something called "[[Wikipedia:Social science\|social science]]." So check it out. This is a true experiment in many ways.</p></blockquote>		In [[User:PeterMarkley\|Peter Markley]]'s interview with Will on June 3, 2024, they discussed this:
			<ref>[https://youtu.be/FXXiFNH9sM4?t=2375 39:35 Will and Peter talking about lack of flat earth participation, <q>Will Duffy Interview</q> by peter Markley]</ref>

			<blockquote><p>'''Peter:''' Is [the lack of participation from flat earthers] disappointing to you?</p><p>'''Will:''' Yeah, it definitely is. I had more communication with flat earthers prior to my identity being revealed than afterward. So I dunno, I'm still gonna give 'em time. There's still time.</p><p>'''Peter:''' So they all kinda ghosted you once you outed yourself as the guy behind this?</p><p>'''Will:''' Pretty much, yeah.</p><p>'''Peter:''' Wow. I see what you meant about the first part of the experiment, and how we're watching everyone's reactions to the situation develop.</p><p>'''Will:''' Yeah, a lot of people forget there's something called "[[Wikipedia:Social science\|social science]]." So check it out. This is a true experiment in many ways.</p></blockquote>

	Although Will's initial intent for the sociology focused on reactions ''before'' the trip, the reactions ''after'' the trip snowballed into something greater.		Although Will's initial intent for the sociology focused on reactions ''before'' the trip, the reactions ''after'' the trip snowballed into something greater.

Graugnarz: /* Hostility to Globers */

2026-06-08T07:03:56Z

Hostility to Globers

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	In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.		In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.

	Slander toward Will Duffy includes referring to “his true master, Satan”<ref>https://youtu.be/NbDyzBws4XA?t=40</ref> and [[Will Duffy's sermon on deception\|the claim that he believes lying is okay]].		Slander toward Will Duffy includes referring to “his true master, Satan”<ref>[https://youtu.be/NbDyzBws4XA?t=40 0:40 Slander of Will Duffy, <q>Will Duffy Says He Has "Ended Flat Earth" With The Final Experiment!!!</q> by True Christian]</ref> and [[Will Duffy's sermon on deception\|the claim that he believes lying is okay]].

	[[File:Flerf Threats - HARDHITTINNB83.png\|400px]]		[[File:Flerf Threats - HARDHITTINNB83.png\|400px]]

Washcarso: /* Invitees */ fixed another missing link

2026-06-04T13:20:52Z

Invitees: fixed another missing link

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	\| [[Allegedly Dave\|Dave Murphy]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[Allegedly Dave\|Dave Murphy]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Tanner Stewart “Flat Earth Millionaire” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[Flat Earth Millionaire \| Tanner Stewart “Flat Earth Millionaire”]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Matt Long \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| Matt Long \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|

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	\| Ken Heidebrecht “Hanging on His Words” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| Ken Heidebrecht “Hanging on His Words” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Sean Hibbeler “Hibbeler Productions” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[Hibbeler Productions\| Sean Hibbeler “Hibbeler Productions”]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Robbie Davidson “Celebrate Truth” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[Celebrate Truth \| Robbie Davidson “Celebrate Truth”]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Darryle Marble “D. Marble” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| [[D Marble \| Darryle Marble “D. Marble”]] \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|
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	\| Bryce Mitchell “Thug Nasty” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|		\| Bryce Mitchell “Thug Nasty” \|\| ''no response'' \|\| \|\|

Ttguy: /* Antarctica Team CriticalThink YT */

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Antarctica Team CriticalThink YT

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	* Will Duffy (self-funded)		* Will Duffy (self-funded)
	* Dave McKeegan (paid by Will)		* Dave McKeegan (paid by Will)
	* CriticalThink (crowdfunded)		* [https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalThink CriticalThink] (crowdfunded)
	* [[User:MCToon\|Michael Toon]] (crowdfunded)		* [[User:MCToon\|Michael Toon]] (crowdfunded)
	* Mark Hermon (paid by donor)		* Mark Hermon (paid by donor)

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	In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.		In addition to flerfs cannibalizing their fellows, TFE triggered a marked rise in flerf toxicity, slander, and [[Flerf threats\|threats]] toward globers—particularly toward Will Duffy, and also toward [[Jeran Campanella\|Jeran]] after he left flat earth.

	Slander toward Will Duffy includes referring to “his true master, Satan”<ref>https://youtu.be/NbDyzBws4XA?t=40</ref> and [[Will Duffy's sermon on deception\|the claim that he believes lying is okay]].		Slander toward Will Duffy includes referring to “his true master, Satan”<ref>[https://youtu.be/NbDyzBws4XA?t=40 0:40 Slander of Will Duffy, <q>Will Duffy Says He Has "Ended Flat Earth" With The Final Experiment!!!</q> by True Christian]</ref> and [[Will Duffy's sermon on deception\|the claim that he believes lying is okay]].

	[[File:Flerf Threats - HARDHITTINNB83.png\|400px]]		[[File:Flerf Threats - HARDHITTINNB83.png\|400px]]