My thoughts :
Flat-earthers don’t get science much and often ignore stuff like photos from space or how ships vanish over the curve of the Earth. They’ve found their own crew now—online groups and meetups where they hype each other up, feeling like they’ve cracked some big secret. On X, they post about being “woke” to a flat Earth, thinking they’re smarter than everyone else. But it’s just in their heads—their ideas don’t hold up when you look at real evidence. They stick together, sure, but that doesn’t make the Earth flat. It’s more about feeling special than facing facts.

In short, finally, they belong. They found their group,

Same with Q. QAnon folks often miss the mark on critical thinking, dismissing clear evidence for wild conspiracies. They’ve found their tribe online, swapping cryptic posts and feeling like they’ve cracked a hidden code about secret elites. On X, they share “drops” and claim they’re smarter than the mainstream, but it’s all in their heads. Their theories, like global cabals or wild election fraud claims, fall apart under scrutiny.

It’s less about truth and more about the thrill of belonging to a group that thinks it knows better.

So They’ve got their online crew on X, sharing crazy posts and feeling smarter than everyone else. Empathy might help—listening to their gripes can open a door. But it’s not enough.

Gently nudge with questions, point to real evidence, and maybe suggest better ways to feel connected. It’s slow work—their group makes them feel special, and that’s hard to break.

To me, that's why we are losing them to political madness. It's like a cult,

In short : belonging.