#342: Dom Joly - Meeting 'Flat Earthers' & Travelling To 'The Edge of The World'

Freedom Pact

Dom Joly is a multi-award winning comedian and the author of several books, including 'The Conspiracy Tourist.' In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Lewis and Dom discuss the world of conspiracy theories and the psychology behind them. Dom shares his fascinating encounters with conspiracy theorists, including a flat earther who he travelled l to 'the edge of the earth’ with, and discusses the allure of topics like UFOs and Bigfoot. He also delves into the psychology behind conspiracy theories and the impact of social media algorithms. The guys explore the challenges of debunking conspiracies and the role of experts in countering misinformation. They also touch on the tribalism and belonging that can drive conspiracy theorists, as well as the entertainment value of conspiracy content. Dom shares his experiences with conspiracy theorists during his tour and highlights the absurdity of some theories, including the belief that Finland doesn't exist. Timestamps: 0:00 The World of Conspiracy Theories 03:40 The Yeti & Bigfoot Obsession 05:30 Speaking To Flat Earthers 09:30 UFOs & Aliens 13:25 ‘Square Flat Earth’ Theorists 17:40 The Conspiracy Rabbit Hole 20:50 Terrance Howard, Joe Rogan and Eric Weinstein 24:40 The People In Power 26:30 Tribalism & Conspiracy 30:00 Alex Jones 32:30 Taking A Flat Earther To ‘The Edge of The World’ 34:00 Finland Doesn’t Exist Theory 38:30 Being Heckled By Conspiracy Theorists 40:00 What Makes Life Worth Living? 40:55 Connect With Dom Joly More from Dom including the book and U.K. tour: https://www.domjoly.tv Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [e-mail] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment