The flat Earth belief is a complex and multifaceted issue that has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly among certain groups and individuals who promote this idea through various online platforms and social media channels.

Flat Earth societies and organizations exist in several countries, including the United Kingdom, where universities such as York, Nottingham Trent, and Cambridge have organizations that promote this belief.

In other countries, such as Egypt, Romania, and Russia, there are also individuals and groups that promote the flat Earth theory, often citing pseudoscientific ideas and conspiracy theories as evidence.

Some public figures, including celebrities like Kyrie Irving and Travis Kelce, have also expressed support for the flat Earth theory, which has contributed to its resurgence in popularity.

The arguments used by flat-earthers to prove their point of view are often based on misconceptions and misinterpretations of scientific evidence, and they frequently cite religious texts and conspiracy theories as evidence.

The characteristics of people who are most likely to subscribe to flat Earth beliefs are not well-defined, but research suggests that individuals who are vulnerable to conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific ideas may be more susceptible to this belief.

Social media has played a significant role in the spread of flat Earth beliefs, allowing individuals to easily access and share misinformation and conspiracy theories.

The lack of critical thinking and media literacy skills can also contribute to the spread of flat Earth beliefs, as individuals may not be able to effectively evaluate the information they encounter online.

To address the issue of flat Earth beliefs, it is essential to focus on education and critical thinking, teaching individuals to evaluate information and make informed decisions.

Parents and caregivers can play a crucial role in helping teenagers develop critical thinking skills and make informed decisions about the information they encounter, particularly when it comes to friendships and social relationships.

By maintaining good communication, setting boundaries, and encouraging critical thinking, parents can help their children navigate complex social relationships and develop resilience.

Education and critical thinking are key factors in preventing conspiracy theory beliefs, including flat Earth beliefs, and can help individuals develop the skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions.

Overall, the flat Earth belief is a complex issue that requires a nuanced and critical approach, taking into account the social, psychological, and cultural factors that contribute to its persistence.

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The flat Earth belief is a complex and multifaceted issue that has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly among certain groups and individuals who promote this idea through various online platforms and social media channels.

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Content: “Everyone Gets Hit in the Head”: Travis and Jason Kelce Boldly Claim 20% NFL Players Are Flat-Earthers

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Eight-time NBA All-Star and Mavericks point guard, Kyrie Irving, has time and time again claimed that the earth is flat. Sadly, this belief is widely held around the globe. When discussing the same and if there are NFL players who also call themselves flat-earthers behind closed doors, Jason Kelce and his brother Travis boldly claimed that a good chunk of the NFL locker room actually believes the earth to be flat.

During a recent episode of the New Heights podcast with comedian Andrew Santino at the discussion table, the younger Kelce said, “We’ve mentioned on the show that conspiracy theories help bring NFL locker rooms together,” before asking the guest, “What are your conspiracy theories?”

Without skipping a beat, Santino posed the question about what percentage of NFL players actually believe in the Flat Earth theory. In response, Travis claimed that at least 10 to 15 athletes in every locker room are flat-earthers. Jason Kelce, however, added that if someone were to conduct an anonymous poll about it, the number of flat-earth believers could potentially jump up to 20%, equating to approximately 11 players out of a 53-man roster.

“Dude, honestly, there are at least 10 to 15 guys in every locker room; I would imagine,” Travis remarked, followed by Jason adding, “If you took an anonymous poll like nobody had to disclose their name or anything like that, you’re over 15% of an NFL locker room… Maybe over 20.”

This revelation baffled the Ricky Stanicky actor, but Travis consoled him by jokingly saying, “Dude, everyone gets hit in the head.” Nevertheless, while the Kelce duo’s numbers may be somewhat exaggerated, there have been some instances when NFL players have openly admitted believing in the earth being flat.

Darius Slay, Sammy Watkins, and Others Are Flat-Earthers

As per Sports Illustrated, free agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins claimed back in 2017 that the earth is flat. But he isn’t the only NFL athlete on that list, as Eagles CB Darius Slay told Tori Petry of DetroitLions.com back in 2018 that the earth is flat.

“I mean, I think it is (flat), we’re walking flat, so how is it round?,” claimed the All-Pro cornerback.

Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen followed suit just last year and claimed the same thing. “PSA,” Queen wrote in a tweet. “Earth is flat. Thank you. Carry on!!”

The list goes on! Former Texas Tech safety, Tyler Owens, apparently told reporters at the Scouting Combine that he doesn’t believe in space or any other planets. Thus, he finds the Flat Earth Theory ‘interesting’ and ‘valid’.

“Nah, I don’t believe in space…. like, you know, I’m religious, so I think like… we’re on our own right now. I don’t think there’s, like, other planets, and stuff like that. I don’t know,” Owens said, as per DailyMail.

Even Seahawks QB Geno Smith has claimed that the whole thing is still up for debate. Moreover, Jason Kelce once revealed that, out of curiosity, he had asked one of his coaches about the Flat Earth Theory and if anyone believed in it. Right there and then, an athlete nearby said, “I mean how you know it isn’t?”

Despite its absurdity, the debate will rage on till the end of time, it seems. However, there are simple experiments that can be conducted in front of a flat-earther to convince them otherwise, as perfectly demonstrated by Wired.

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Samnur Reza, or "Rocky," is an NFL editor for the SportsRush. Although his love for football began with Tom Brady, he’s now a devoted fan of Jalen Hurts and is keeping his fingers crossed for the first ring. When asked how he remains loyal to the Eagles, he channels his inner Jim from The Office and responds, 'On a wing and a prayer.' Much like his love for football, Rocky is a dedicated cinephile with an impressive amount of screen time. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva’.

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Express: “indulge conspiracy theorists ” – British universities criticized for supporting anti-scientific ideas
The famous biologist Richard Dawkins attacked the “tolerant ” British universities.
According to the professor, the leadership of educational institutions cares too much about the “feelings ” of students and therefore is in no hurry to debunk the growing popularity of pseudoscientific ideas, including the hypothesis of a flat Earth and the denial of evolution, writes the Daily Express.
The famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins lashed out at the “tolerant ” British universities.
The academician accused their leadership of encouraging the spread of pseudoscientific ideas and conspiracy theories, including the hypothesis of a flat Earth, reports the Daily Express.
Dawkins, 80, was a professor at Oxford University until 2008.
In addition, he has published several best-selling books and made documentaries about the origins of life, the publication explains.
Dawkins urged higher education institutions to "stand up for scientific truth."
In his opinion, they need to educate students, and not “protect ” the feelings of conspiracy theorists.
“University leaders who think that the ‘ offended feelings ’ of flat-earthers and evolutionists matter more than scientific truth need to go back to university to find out what it ’ s for, ” he wrote on Twitter.
“Defend the scientific truth and the clarity of language.
They do not go to university to feel “safe ” and“ protect feelings. ”
They go there to face challenges and learn to cope with difficulties, ” the professor stressed.
Flat Earth societies exist at many British universities, including York, Nottingham Trent and Cambridge.
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Heliopolis Association organizes an astronomical evening and a signing ceremony..
And tomorrow.
Heliopolis Association, headed by Dr. Nabil Helmy, organizes an astronomical evening entitled "The Earth is round or flat", the evening will be implemented by the Future Library of the Association at 6: 00 pm on Monday.
This comes in cooperation with Eng. Essam Jouda, Executive Director of the Egyptian Society for Astronomy Sciences.
The evening will discuss why some claim that a planet is flat and how to explain astronomical phenomena.
Dr. Nabil Helmy said that despite the progress of human science and our ability to travel to space and photograph the planet in high quality, some still believe that the Earth is flat.
Although the first scientific experiment proves that the Earth is spherical more than 2,000 years ago, there are still some who doubt this.
In the same context, Heliopolis Library will hold a signing ceremony for the novel Morning and Evening and in the Sea of Your Eyes by Maha Hashish and in cooperation with Dar Kutbna tomorrow, Monday, June 12 at 5 pm

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Content: "The Lost Earth Truth 1": The level of the earth seems to be the "gold rush" of our time.
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Through the multi-dimensional advanced high-tech "heterogeneous meta-helmet", scientists learned that the earth is full of four-dimensional entrances, the third dimension of the material plane and the fourth dimension of the etheric plane are originally "twins".
Written by Radu Cinama
Tiping said it was the "gold rush" of this era.
Based on a reference to the House of the Cabal, which hides the door to multidimensional interaction, I found an informative note that I had never seen before, floating among dozens of notes on my desk.
In general, I prefer to work in electronic form or wait for notes or files in digital format, but given my particular interest in the Dimension Portal, I decided to check everything on my desk, including the latest events.
I do not know the reasons and methods, but the information I found was ignored.
After reviewing notes and data summaries, I discovered an event called “Ground Floor – References ”, a“ movement ” that I ’ ve heard has made waves among people, but I never thought it would become a theme for our department.
The illusion of this idea is obvious, especially for those who have good judgment and personal experience of our planet from the perspective of outer space.
I was a bit confused and didn ’ t know if I should read a few pages of summaries about the ground floor.
I went to Lieutenant Nikola and asked him about it.
He told me that the information came from the operations department of another SRI division, an acronym for the Romanian Intelligence Agency, which has the status of a second level notice.
The lieutenant made it clear that the only reason this information reached our department was because it triggered an abnormal "phenomenon" in the world, but in our country, the number of "followers" is relatively small and the proportion is reasonable, and the level seems to be the "gold rush" of our time. It makes you speechless, even in a state of “shock. ”
I can understand that the paranoia and other obscure interests of hundreds of years ago amplify the lack of knowledge, which may occupy the minds of a relatively small number of people, but it is unreasonable to allow it to develop to the level of the international movement of the 21st century.
From a heavenly point of view, I wonder if human stupidity can rise above that level, but I don ’ t quite believe in that prospect.
However, even the most bizarre phenomena must be taken into account, at least taking into account the crowd and their opinions, which is one of the Secret Service's tasks.
I did read the summary, which revealed the main points of the problem very clearly, but did not give any conclusions.
Severe retrogression into the Middle Ages
On the same night, I took advantage of Cesar ’ s free time and shared the ground level problem with him, more as a social case than a research direction.
Cesar laughed loudly, talked about the topic for a while, and then suddenly turned to some very interesting questions.
He told me that three or four years ago, the issue was introduced to him and discussed with other colleagues in the intelligence department because there were signs that the idea was trending toward a consensus.
Out of respect for readers, I don ’ t usually include such a discussion in my series.
It requires only a little wisdom and minimal scientific training to understand, and arguments in support of this theory are tantamount to ignorance and fanaticism.
Beyond this, however, Cesar reveals some psychological cues that seem to be of some importance to general knowledge and social experience.
When discussing topping with Cesar, the first point involves a large number of followers.
“The mechanism for this strange theory of increased follower numbers is related to human isolation, ” says Cesar.
“It ’ s as if the population is divided into two distinct categories, but this separation is actually based on each person ’ s level of consciousness, which is directly related to their vibration frequency. ”
“But, ” I replied,“ I don ’ t know what caused this outbreak, and more and more people are insisting on these ‘ arguments ’ without meaning. ”
It's more like a stupid virus. "
“This major shift in thinking patterns is not at the same wavelength as what is commonly understood in the world today.
In other words, such new ideas have nothing to do with the knowledge of our time.
This is an effective method, because the earth is flat, and the idea is strongly supported by mystical factors, as well as by those who are keen to see things stagnant and not progressing.
This is the best way to control it: take people away from reality, let them dream nonsense, support their fantasies, and encourage them to project.
Therefore, it is controlled by imposing on the masses what they want.
Followers of earth thought, firmly believing in it, will seek to meet others, gather, and even separate themselves from others, because they will see others as fools deceived by lies.
In other words, they will be convinced that they are the ones who “discovered ” the truth. While it is sad to hear the news, unfortunately, the situation is quite real. ”
“Although I have this report under my nose, I can ’ t believe it has reached this point.
I feel like this is an ugly dream, as if some people in the world have voluntarily gone back hundreds of years.
That's how I feel.
Incredibly, people ’ s minds today are still influenced by delusions that defy not only decent intelligence but also scientific reasoning, making everything frenzied.
Look at the results! ”
I showed Cesar ’ s estimated numbers and charts.
"I know.
We've talked to other colleagues, "he said.
“Your surprise is evidenced by the huge difference in conceptualization and vibration frequency that people are beginning to feel.
This is a reality that has become increasingly prominent over time and cannot be ignored.
This is part of the isolation I told you about.
In principle, people interact with those who are evolving and those who prefer to stay in purely physical, crude or involuntary groups.
Those in the first category perfect themselves, recognize the changes that are taking place on Earth, and experience certain emotional states and specific sensations.
That ’ s why it ’ s incredible for some people to think about problems in a medieval way, such as followers of the Earth Theory. ”
Cesar saw the astonishment on my face and hurried to prove what he said again.
“Yes, I ’ m not exaggerating.
This is a return to the Middle Ages, because these people cannot evolve; instead, they return to a more archaic state of consciousness, closer to their true level of consciousness. ”
“Why can ’ t they evolve? ” I asked in surprise.
Of course, I know the answer, but it ’ s always a pleasure to capture Cesar ’ s explanation.
In addition, there is always a new element that can enrich my knowledge.
“Because the current state of things they attract has nothing to do with the higher vibrations of the Earth, this feature is becoming more and more apparent. ”
“For the followers of the Earth Plane, their consolation lies in the frenzy of these primitive ideas, which are maintained as free spirits and ideas are blocked.
The same was true during the Inquisition: a set of foolish and erroneous ideas was raised into law, and any violation of those ideas was enforced. ”
When I think about it all, I hope I ’ m wrong.
“Are we back in the Middle Ages? History has set off a wave of extreme ideas.
Ancient people already knew that the earth was round, but the situation deteriorated in the Middle Ages, when there was a revival of modern science, but was this only to take us back to the Middle Ages now? ” (The author undoubtedly refers to the knowledge shared by Pythagoras and Aristotle, who both asserted that the earth is round, and the argument made by Eratonius in ancient Alexandria.)
Cesar calmly replied, “We don ’ t; but for the part that has degraded, yes. ”
Several factors contributed to this.
Followers of the Earth ’ s theory are indignant at their opinionated views, their refusal to think logically or rationally on the basis of real arguments and evidence, their denial of evidence, and their deceitful defense of their position.
In general, this is a kind of missionary covering up fanaticism.
The psychological factor of the earth level, the mind pulls people's distance
We note that whenever fanaticism prevails, society is confronted with a lack of insight and the limitations of personal freedom.
Cesar gave me an example that better explains how this dilemma can be achieved in the context of a relatively developed civilization.
"This phenomenon is the same as in quantum physics.
If there is enough energy, the electrons can jump into higher orbits.
If there is not enough energy, it can be kept at a slightly higher level and relatively stable; but at some point, the remaining energy will be released in the form of photons, and the electron will return to the orbit where it was originally found, back to where it started.
In quantum physics, this is the basic orbit of electrons.
In other words, electrons with these characteristics will return to the level where they have a safe orbit. ” I interjected, clinging to the subject.
“I know that throughout human history, the idea that the earth is flat has long existed in some religions.
Modern astronomy has developed extensively since then.
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto have only been discovered for about two hundred years.
In this sense, the ground floor is actually not very old, its memory is still fresh.
Perhaps that is why some humans return to the state they once knew. "
“This is another factor, ” Cesar acknowledged,“ in any case, human society is changing from ‘ possessiveness ’ to ‘ feeling ’, that sense of possession, egoism, competition, and violence tends to be gradually replaced by pure and positive emotions and feelings, which are fundamental to love, altruism, and compassion. ”
I have some doubts.
“It ’ s hard to believe, because almost all of us are seeing the spread of these negative manifestations. ”
“At first glance, it might be so.
Remember, however, that most people on Earth are uneducated, and they ‘ resort ’ to this illusion of competition, money, commerce, and lack of spirituality.
A large number of people who are addicted to this dream, tend to oppose those who are guided only by spiritual values and seek a pure life with a clear meaning, and have achieved a balance at this point.
This is what we call isolation. "
In fact, what Cesar wanted to say is that everyone is invited to participate in the great spiritual transformation of humanity and our planet, with the desire and dignity to demand that his life be the germ of light, spirituality and hope that we can enter a bright future.
This is an excellent ideal, but so far too few people have followed this ideal.
Book Introduction
This excerpt is from The Lost Earth Truth 1: The Hidden History of Holographic Time Travel, published by Daxi Culture.
Written by Radu Cinamar
Translated by: Sandra
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Radu Cinamar became famous after revealing an unprecedented and mysterious collaboration between the US and Romanian militaries.
American and Romanian troops have made an expedition under the Romanian Sphinx in the Bucegi Mountains and discovered the greatest archaeological discovery of all time: a mysterious chamber about 50,000 years old, containing a holographic record of human history of the Earth, biological resonance imaging technology, and three mysterious tunnels that lead to secrets deep in the heart of the earth.
Despite the political intrigue, confusion, and restrictions surrounding this great discovery, the expedition leader allowed Radu Sinamar to visit and explore the artifacts.
Since then, Radu ’ s life has been a labyrinthine adventure, filled with strange events, secret connections, and unusual people and things.
This book delves into ancient history in an unprecedented way, through the interaction of advanced technology ’ s “heterogeneous helmets ” with the author ’ s cerebral cortex and intuition, presenting more than 70 stunning images of the scene, the result of which is holographic projection, explaining and illustrating the DNA changes that took place over thousands of years and how humans evolved into what they are today.
Reveals the mystery of how multiple alien civilizations influenced and guided human DNA to evolve to a higher level.
Some of the hot spots in human history, which in the past either remained unknown or were only considered from a mythological point of view, include: Atlantis, Troy, Shambhala, and Huppelburia.
Disrupting the myths of the past, this book provides rich and accurate communications from the actual scene of holographic technology, combining esoteric knowledge and some scientific factors.
Special emphasis is placed on the "intersection" between the physical dimension and the etheric dimension and on the cracks or entrances between the dimensions.
In addition to revealing the ancient history of mankind, this fascinating work also describes a time out to see the origins of humanity and its hope for the future.
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Time-lapse decoding! The beginning of important human change
Through the multi-dimensional advanced high-tech "heterogeneous meta-helmet", scientists learned that the earth is full of four-dimensional entrances, the third dimension of the material plane and the fourth dimension of the etheric plane are originally "twins".
And you can see the "cosmic record" in the holographic image!
You can also overlook the cross-section of the earth, covering the deep human genetic technology and high-dimensional cosmic civilization, and no book in its amazing history has been exposed so far!
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Content: Tunisian media ignites social media sites..
“The earth is flat! ”
Palestine Today - Gaza
Time: 08: 38 AM
March 18, 2023
The statements of Tunisian journalist Ashraf al-Kaali sparked a wave of ridicule on social media.
He said, “The earth is flat and not spherical. ”
Al-Kaali said in an intervention on the Tunisian channel "Ninth": "I believe that the earth is flat and not spherical.
I read the Qur ’ an, the Torah, the Bible, and several civilizations, and I came to this conviction. ”
He added: "I have confirmed scientifically and philosophically that the earth is flat, and has no other as with the heavens, and the belief that the earth is round is wrong, I will continue to adhere to the theory of the surface of the earth and I am not ashamed of that."
Tunisian writer and novelist Kamal Riahi criticized al-Kaali ’ s statements, saying: “Yes, we are on a path towards reaction. ”
Al-Riahi added in statements on Facebook: "Canning ignorance is not funny, this is how the destruction of young people occurs when one of the stars of the media appears to say that the earth is flat."
"Children watch such shows with their parents and see them on Facebook, and the danger is not only in believing, but in wasting time in proving the axioms."
Al-Riahi pointed out that Ashraf al-Kaali ’ s belief that the earth is flat “only makes us discover the state and location of a large part of the Tunisian media. ”
Ashraf al-Kaali is one of the most famous media professionals in Tunisia and has been a presenter on state television since 1994.
It is worth mentioning that Al-Kaali presented the weekly musical program "World Rhythms" on channel "21" from 1994 to 2007 and his program was very popular and achieved the largest viewing rates, and then joined the radio "Mosaic" (private).

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Singer Yuri Loza as a supporter of the unproven theory of flat Earth questioned the fact that actress Julia Peresild was in space on the set of the film “Challenge ”.
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Citizen of the Round Earth
Sergei Kapitsa, the most human scientist, turned 95 years old
Happy birthday to you, Sergey Petrovich!
Photo: TASS photochronicle.
"Good afternoon"!
If you are my generation, the voice of Sergei Petrovich Kapitsa immediately sounded in your head.
For many years he led the program “Obvious – Unbelievable ”.
The name of the program became a meme.
What a particular transmission was about is probably forgotten.
But her image remained in her head: an intelligent, intelligent person speaks to the same intelligent, intelligent people.
Now young bloggers are taught: intonation, mood in the frame – the basis of success.
Create comfort, from here – trust; do not shout, do not form a “bright personality ”, be just that leading, kind shepherd, and people will reach out to you.
During Kapitsa ’ s time, there were no Internet videos, bloggers, or courses for presenters, and he already knew how to do it.
New, as it is fashionable to say, “competencies ” turn out to be old.
Not just forgotten, but rejected.
After all, in the 90s it was believed that you do not curl in the frame, everything, you are not a hero.
And now the old is removed from the dirt, carefully shakes off, where it was torn – glued together.
And why break it?
Ask what's easier.
I wrote to Kapitsa once.
I was 14 years old.
I saw something in the sky, thought it was a UFO, and wrote it.
Comrade Professor, what is it?
How many letters did Kapitsa receive?
Thousands?
Tens of thousands?
It makes sense to answer the student.
He answered me.
The letter was typed, the signature was alive, not facsimile.
Sergei Petrovich politely reported that the muddy photos (and I attached the photo) to understand that it was impossible.
A lot of things are happening in the sky: balloons, high-altitude aircraft, satellites can be strange, finally, optical deceptions also happen, the professor reasoned. But!
And then the most interesting thing began.
Not everything that is seen in the sky is explainable in one way or another.
There is also something that science is not yet able to understand.
Is it aliens?
Who knows...
They must be somewhere.
But did they come to us?
If they're flying, why don't they show up in person?
Just questions for now.
But you, young man, will surely discover these and other secrets.
Here ’ s a letter like this (sorry it didn ’ t survive), and I ’ d call it inspiring.
In this small episode, the entire Capitol.
How can you not respond to a letter when it comes to you?
But they did not answer (to be honest, I generally as a teenager liked to write to all sorts of professors, editor-in-chief of academic journals - and no one ever answered).
Perhaps it was within the framework of if not the scientific ethics of those (only those) years, then within the framework of a certain use, habit, practice?
Probably yes.
But Kapitsa believed that not to answer - beyond the framework of ethics.
Next.
What do we most often hear from the “right ” scientists, if we scrape their professional, streamlined jargon, husk?
People are uneducated fools, unable to understand anything.
They see something, they hear something, they read something.
Their darkness does not allow them to realize what it is.
And there's nothing to do with them.
A real scientist sits in a crystal tower and changes the paths along which blind herds of “just people ” move.
I have now almost verbatim conveyed the tirade of some, by the way, professionally not bad, scientist.
What do we see in Kapitsa ’ s response?
Something exactly the opposite.
I believe that he and I are changing the world.
And a janitor.
And a librarian.
Together we are creating a new future.
There are many mysteries, and science is not omnipotent.
But isn't this a chance for me, for you, for you to discover something new?
It turned out that I saw Sergei Petrovich with my own eyes only once and briefly.
The end of the 90s, the competition of some Internet projects despite the fact that the Internet in Russia (and in the world) is still ten years away.
All the more interesting!
The action took place in some club: in the evening “Tender May ”, in the afternoon – young IT specialists.
My friend participated and even won something.
With him, I collapsed at the ceremony, and already there I found out that the special guest is Sergey Petrovich Kapitsa.
It is said that young people don ’ t know anyone.
No writers, no real musicians (rappers know), no one.
Or maybe someone special and someone?
I remember how the hall exploded when an imposing, slightly slouching, as if intelligently, respectfully slouching figure appeared on the stage, a half-bow to all of us.
I looked around the hall.
It was the 90s, and it was young people.
That is, there were very strange people about whom you will think least of all that they heard about this “old man ” (they probably played guitar on the doorways, and then went to your Internet).
They applauded standing up.
Sergey Petrovich made an energetic (but quiet) speech about the fact that the future begins today, and right now there are technologies that will change our lives tomorrow.
Of course, he was right, and he was a prophet – and we ’ re not used to thinking of him as a prophet, are we?
During the break, I approached him and for some reason knocked.
So I shook (yes, albeit internally) when I first saw the Red Square: so many years only on postcards, and here it is.
He noticed the embarrassment, reached out his hand, spoke first himself, saying, as it is good here, so many young people, "and they know more than me, how great it is."
Our conversation was listened to by a guy in a jacket with metal rivets and a girl with a strong makeup on a rustic face.
Do they know more?
But I now think: was there not then, with us, the current Internet bosses?
Yes, of course they were.
Again, it turns out that Kapitsa is a prophet.
Again, I will repeat the banal “this is it ”.
Not to reject the new.
Do not disassemble it squeamishly from your position (we wrote about this back in the 50s, but you did not read it, but you will never succeed, because we did not succeed).
Without Old Man ’ s condemnation (something like “the basis of all science is morality, and where is your morality?
Is this the case with us... ").
And just admit, yes, these guys really know what I don ’ t know.
And then stand up to them.
Above – not them, above its time, in general – above time, as it were over the process of human evolution.
Generations change, geniuses stay, and Kapitsa is a genius, of course.
Once I was in the laboratory of a physicist friend, and among the devices, flasks and boxes I noticed on the wall a portrait of Lenin printed on a printer with the inscription “Russia does not get it so much ”.
“We have to write together, ” I said mechanically.
The friend immediately took the pen and joined the "e" and "d".
"You know," I said with a little thought, "I'm missing the Kapitsa."
- Kapitsy? - A friend at that time was attaching the electrodes to some piece of wool, the electrodes were sparkling, and, apparently, they should not have, because the friend looked worried.
- Yes.
He talked to us like people.
Now it's gone, and here's what happens.
Flat Earth.
Some connoisseurs came out.
Maybe with a trick, maybe, sincerely, they say, “The earth is flat. ”
And there was no good man, no good man, who would say to them, “Guys, I understand you.
You believe in your eyes.
Science also believes in the eyes of devices.
But both eyes and devices can be deceiving.
This is evidence that the earth is round. ”
Instead, it is barbarian contempt.
And when the dispute broke out seriously, it was revealed that the “gentlemen of science ” themselves cannot explain where the evidence of spherical shape is.
And now we live without him; maybe it will never be.
Buddy put the electrodes down.
The coat was smoky, but he didn't notice it.
“And I always sat on the TV floor when the Obvious and Unbelievable was going on, ” he said.“ The TV was black and white, with high legs.
I had to watch him in a chair.
But I sat on the floor right by the screen.
And you know, wonderfully, I remember, and in the memory of the programs with Kapitsa - colored.
How is that possible?
Happy birthday to you, Sergey Petrovich.
They usually say, “I would have done it. ”
No, you are fulfilled.
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In fact, Zhang Shouyi / Guardian League and the like are systematically creating discourse to achieve the organizational purpose, they are originally intended to disturb you, not to come to talk to you, so these people give up, and do not give them a stage.
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Internet celebrity Alizabeth Maiden visited Zhang Shouyi, Maiden seems to have deleted this video, I am not sure, and did not click into her channel again.
(Editor's note: On September 6, the agent of the nuns said on his personal Facebook that after discussing with the nuns, he decided to remove this video from the shelves.)
She interviewed Chang Shou-yi, giving him the opportunity to tell her what the "idea" of loving home was, in a seemingly rational tone, and without being disturbed (or even encouraged to complain).
And then my stratosphere exploded.
Everyone's most angry includes being accused of "you should go out of the same stratum", and think that the Queen is not wrong to do so, even the voices of the opponents should be heard, such a balanced report is important.
False and fair falsehood.
But there is a fallacy here: the bias towards fairness, which is the phenomenon of bias in order to maintain fairness.
This is not a new problem, but in the post-truth + self-media + traffic era, it has become a weapon at your fingertips.
The Newsroom told Aaron Sorkin, producer and editor of The West Wing:
"Nobody uses the word 'lie' anymore.
Suddenly, everything is ‘ a difference of opinion. ’ ”
We want to be completely, absolutely neutral, so to "balance reporting", as long as one person says A, you must find another person to say -A, with the same layout, the same specifications, the same focus to present them, even if you clearly know that one of them is wrong.
For example, Sorkin:
If today ’ s Republican lawmakers say the earth is flat, the next day the headline in the New York Times reads, “Democrats and Republicans can ’ t agree on the spherical shape of the earth. ” … Not every argument has two sides, the truth is right in the middle.
Watching the news industry give up facts for the sake of “fairness ” is what hurts me the most.
Give up the truth and give up the goodness.
I don ’ t know if she gave up the truth for the sake of seeming neutrality or the kindness for the sake of traffic. Although according to her own account, she did not do enough homework and did not know the background of Zhang Shouyi, this statement is also very far-fetched.
But is the guard wrong?
On the one hand, I think a lot of people agree with him that "the family is the foundation of society" and "the protection of family values", and frankly, as a family relations / communication researcher, I also believe these two words, but the focus is on how to define and implement them.
"The family is the foundation of society" is that the family provides nourishment and stability, so having relatively fixed members and healthy relationships is the point, not the "imaginary tradition" of monogamy is the point.
Ancient history does not need to be said, but in 1985 after the revision of the Civil Law, Taiwan really established the monogamy system (ah, otherwise rich people such as Wang Yongqing should have committed the crime of bigamy earlier, we these dead people where the gossip can see) (In fact, it is very difficult to see)
If we believe that the value of the family is to provide warmth and love to each member, then of course we must protect that value.
The Concepts of Pissing Cow Pills
But Zhang Shouyi and his carer's unhappy partner took the word, swapped the concept, and mixed "family = monogamous life = against homosexuality = against gender education" all together to make a urine cow pill, achieving three effects:
1.
People who think that their family is important may mistakenly believe that Zhang Shouyi's family is your imagined family and support his remarks;
2.
If you question any part of his urine balls, he can say that you are against all of this, you are against the moral destroyer of the family;
3.
Once you question him (because there are really a lot of factual errors, illogical and inconsistent words), he will take "everyone can have their own opinions" to package his lies, and if you are a person who wants to be able to cover all aspects and listen to every idea, you are likely to fall into the trap of cultural relativism and feel, "Yes, he can have his opinions..."
Interested people can refer to this article on the Trap of Cultural Relativity
Of course, you can have your opinion, but it is different from the facts, and the facts can be examined by the evidence.
However, not everything is the same as the earth is round, and the fact is in front of us (not to mention that there are many people in the United States who believe that the earth is flat...), sometimes it is really difficult to judge whether you are for fairness and fairness, or whether the other party's words really have reference value; in the end, you do not accept people with your opinions, or the other party's opinions are really unreasonable.
To provide a quick screening tool is to use the simplest “Who benefits? Who gets hurt? What gets hurt? ” to examine what you hear and decide what to say.
Some people can give up. It's okay.
In fact, Zhang Shouyi / Guardian League and the like are systematically creating discourse to achieve the organizational purpose, they are originally intended to disturb you, not to come to talk to you, so these people give up, and do not give them a stage.
But if you really have someone around you who thinks that family values are important and cannot be changed casually, or who is worried about the uncertainty caused by these changes, if he is an important person and you have the power to do it, try to find something in common that you care about, it is likely that you are talking about the same content, just using different words, like M & M's chocolate, and it is as delicious in it?).
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Who's most likely to be open to conspiracy theories? UNH research points to millennials and Trump supporters

Who are the groups most likely to believe in conspiracy theories? That’s the question a University of New Hampshire researcher recently set out to solve.

Sociology professor Lawrence Hamilton looked into national survey data gauging public beliefs in several conspiracy theories, including: "NASA astronauts did not really land on the Moon" and "The Earth is flat, not round."

After digging into that data, Hamilton found "acceptance or openness to conspiracy beliefs was significantly higher among certain subgroups, including Millennials and supporters of ex-president Trump."

NHPR’s Rick Ganley talked with Hamilton about his findings — and the role social media plays in spreading conspiracy theories. Below is a transcript of their conversation, lightly edited for clarity.

Read more about Hamilton's research here.

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Rick Ganley: It's worth noting that some of these conspiracy theories are old. Some are more recent. But all of them seemingly were given a boost by social media. And it's not hard to find false information, obviously, about topics online. Did you find it used to be much harder to hear about or be convinced of something like this?

Lawrence Hamilton: Well, I've never asked these questions before, so I don't have my own data. There are Gallup polls going back to the late 1990s that seem to find much smaller fractions of people thinking that the moon landings were faked, for example. So there's some kind of indirect evidence. I don't know if anybody tracked it very well. The number of people who've heard about these theories [that's] rising are the people who are drawn into them. And I'm sure that YouTube and social media — people describe it as a rabbit hole, where if you start watching one video [alleging the Earth is flat], they'll recommend another one for you. And pretty soon it seems like the whole world is all about flat Earth.

Rick Ganley: Your research looked into the political leanings of people who responded. What did you find there?

Lawrence Hamilton: We did find a political correlation, and that wasn't a foregone conclusion, because I had specifically chosen conspiracy theories that are not known to have a clear political [connection]. I mean, there's been a lot of research going back really to the 1960s on the paranoid style in American politics that has found conspiracy theories are more popular among conservatives across a range of issues. In the 1950s, it was conspiracies by Communist infiltration in the U.S. government. Now, it may be conspiracies directed at politicians — [alleging without evidence that former President Barack] Obama is a Muslim, or [President Joe] Biden stole the 2020 election — and others that are targeted at scientists, like climate change is a hoax, COVID-19 is a hoax or COVID precautions or vaccines are a hoax. And I chose none of those. I chose things like: ‘The moon landings were fake,’ or ‘Earth is flat,’ ‘Vaccines implant microchips.’ So it was interesting to find that even there, there's a conservative preference.

Rick Ganley: A lot of this does come down to faith in science and academics and what so-called experts have to say. Do you see this as evidence of a decline in faith in institutions?

Lawrence Hamilton: Well, I would say there's a decline — and this is something we do have data on — there's a wide decline in trust in scientists, and it's largely partisan. It's not so much happening among people who self-identify as liberal or moderate. But among people who identify as conservative or very conservative, there's definitely a decline in trust in scientists. The COVID pandemic was an interesting case in point, because we were actually tracking this on surveys, and trust in the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] took an enormous nosedive over space about four months, specifically among conservatives. Other groups didn't change. But the conservative trust in the CDC took this huge dive when [former President] Donald Trump's tweeting turned from praising the CDC to attacking it. And with that flip, conservative trust in the CDC flipped as well, and nobody else has changed much.

Rick Ganley: Your research also highlighted a pattern having to do with age. Respondents who classify themselves as millennials, that is those born between 1981 and 1996, were the most likely to agree with some of the conspiracies that you posed. And Gen Zs, I guess, were also more inclined than older respondents. What did you find there?

Lawrence Hamilton: Well, some of that corresponded to previous surveys. There's a section at the end of our report where we say, well, how does this compare with what other people have found? Just as a reality check. And that's been reported by a number of other studies as well. So millennials in particular, and Gen Z to a slightly lesser extent, were much less skeptical about the conspiracies compared with boomers or older generations. And one explanation that's been offered for that, well, two explanations: Regarding the moon landings, of course, older generations lived through those and remember the national pride and excitement and so forth, whereas [for] younger generations, it's something in the history books. So maybe they don't have that sense of having been there when it happened. But the other thing is that you could expect younger generations to be more engaged with social media, which for some people could take them down these rabbit holes again.

Rick Ganley: Does your research have any suggestions on how to stop people from believing in conspiracy theories?

Lawrence Hamilton: That's a real hard one because there's this tendency to get into information silos where all you hear are the voices that reinforce your prejudices. And a thing about conspiracies is that they will give you a reason to reject anything that contradicts them. People have been seeing [the science behind] climate change for a long time, [and] you can't go in with fact sheets. That doesn't persuade anybody. They'll just become convinced that you're part of the hoax, too. There aren't any simple answers. The strongest recommendation is that scientists stay engaged in public communication through every channel they have, and that they try to make their conclusions understandable or accessible to people from a lot of different walks of life who obviously are not reading the peer review journals.

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The lack of critical thinking and media literacy skills can also contribute to the spread of flat Earth beliefs, as individuals may not be able to effectively evaluate the information they encounter online.

To address the issue of flat Earth beliefs, it is essential to focus on education and critical thinking, teaching individuals to evaluate information and make informed decisions.

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Once you believe in the conspiracy theory, getting out of this rabbit hole will not be easy.
But you can somehow convince a person who believes in a conspiracy theory?
I want, of course, to use facts, counter-arguments or even appeal to emotions.
But it doesn't work.
First, it is important to answer the question, but why convince anyone at all?
Maybe let them believe what they want.
But the fact is that people who believe in conspiracy theories can harm not only themselves, but also the whole society, for example, anti-vaccinators.
They risk not only themselves, but also can be dangerous to others.
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This happened during the coronavirus pandemic, when some people refused vaccinations on principle.
Vaccination of the majority forms collective immunity, and some people who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons are assigned to collective immunity.
And anti-vaccinators can walk around and spread the disease without even knowing it, and infect everyone around them.
Or you can give an example of parents who refuse vaccinations for their children.
And these children can get seriously ill all their lives or even die.
The ideal solution, how to convince fans of conspiracy theory, scientists have not yet found.
But one thing is clear.
How to convince a conspiracy theorist
First, the authors advise not to appeal to emotions, not to put pressure on empathy or on the contrary to ridicule the opponent because of his conviction.
To refute the conspiracy theory with the help of facts is considered by scientists, unfortunately, also ineffective.
Instead, we need to focus on prevention and education.
That is, it is necessary to teach people to recognize unreliable information and sources themselves before they encounter a conspiracy theory.
And teach them to think critically and analytically.
It is not fast, but it is effective for the rest of your life.
And this was proved by the researchers, who conducted a three-month course for students, where they taught them critical thinking and talked about common mistakes in perception and logic.
After his passing, students began to less believe in conspiracy theories.
There is another interesting method – vaccination.
You can warn a person that he may encounter a certain conspiracy theory and immediately make arguments against him.
It will work well, but there are a few nuances.
First, if the person who spreads the conspiracy says that this vaccine is also part of the conspiracy, that is, uses the vaccine against the vaccine, then it may stop working.

Parents and caregivers can play a crucial role in helping teenagers develop critical thinking skills and make informed decisions about the information they encounter, particularly when it comes to friendships and social relationships.

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How can children be protected from social pressures?
Social pressure can be defined as the feeling of being forced to do the same things that your peers do in order to be accepted and liked in a group, and it is common for this situation to occur during adolescence, where young people want to cope with the fear of being rejected or criticized, this may make them more likely to do what others do, even if it is wrong or risky.
According to Bright Side, we collected 10 tips that can help parents guide their children in dealing with social pressures.
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Try to maintain good communication with your children.
Maintaining good communication and strengthening your relationship with children is key to overcoming difficult moments as a family, parents are advised to let them know that they always want to listen to them and talk to them about any topic, this way you will create a basis for them to trust you and feel that they can have conversations about uncomfortable situations, such as social pressure.
To achieve good communication, take turns listening to what both of you are saying, at all times avoid being aggressive, cruel, not listening, blaming, and it is advisable to ask questions and share your concerns about something, rather than presumptuous and critical.
2.
A meeting with their friends.
It is important to get to know the friends of your children, it is possible to do this by inviting them to your home, providing them a safe and pleasant space where they can have a good time, with appetizing food and a good sense of humor.
3.
Encourage them to meet new people.
One of the reasons they succumb to social pressures is that they want to have friends, be accepted, and belong to a group that gives them security if parents encourage and support their children to practice different activities where they can meet their new peers, they will have the opportunity to make friends in different environments and avoid the desire to integrate into just one environment.
4.
Teach them to think about the consequences of unsafe behaviors
To help children make safer decisions, as well as teach them wrong or risky behaviors, it is advisable to ask them to think about the consequences of what their actions may cause for themselves and others.
These ideas may help if:
If they break the rules or misbehave at school, tell them they can be fired, lose privileges at home (such as field trips or playtime), and that this may affect their grades.
• If they think that stealing something from a store and it is supported by their friends is a joke, it is important for them to know that this may have legal consequences and that it is not a game.
Before they do something they ’ re not sure about, they might ask themselves: Will this make me feel proud of myself afterwards?
5.
Create the word "safe" in case they need help.
This is a practice that can get kids out of trouble when they feel uncomfortable or afraid in a situation, special symbolic words or phrases will allow them to make a call or send a message to tell their parents to come looking for it, without telling their friends the real reason, because they may be embarrassed or shy.
For example, if a teenager is at a party and feels uncomfortable, they can call their parents or send a message with the phrase they previously agreed upon for those situations, such as, “Mom, I have a severe headache, can you look for me? ”
That way, without asking further questions, the mother will know that she needs your help.
6.
Let them know it's okay to say no sometimes.
Being alone in front of a group and having to say no can be overwhelming for them at times, if they have friends with the same values, maybe they can find some support so that together they can refuse to do the wrong thing without fear of ridicule.
7.
Identify and monitor the time they spend on the Internet
Nowadays, the digital environment is a way in which children and adolescents can be exposed to social pressure, so parents and caregivers are advised to set limits taking into account the age of their children.
Here are some tips that may be helpful:
Determine the time they spend online, and distribute it in balance with other activities such as homework, family time, and extracurricular activities.
Monitor the content they consume: Check the ratings of the TV or streaming programs and the movies and video games they watch, you can also review their online search history and view the apps on their phones.
Parents can make watching movies and series as a family a habit, surf the internet together, this way they can analyze what they are watching and promote family values.
Ask them which celebrities or influencers they like and inquire about the aspects they value about them, to see if there ’ s something specific to explain to them about the difference between what a person shows on their social networks and the other side isn ’ t.
Be on the lookout for issues such as cyberbullying and explain to teenage children practices that can harm them when they are online.

By maintaining good communication, setting boundaries, and encouraging critical thinking, parents can help their children navigate complex social relationships and develop resilience.

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A study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the Coronavirus pandemic has significantly affected adolescents, especially females.
Knowing how to help your teenage daughter effectively and managing the domestic discussion about dealing with her and her problems can be complicated as a parent and daughter have her problems and secrets with her mother, but it is important to maintain the mental health of the adolescent.
Here are some tips to follow:
Social and emotional bonding
Social and emotional bonding is undoubtedly one of the most powerful weapons against great pressures and gloom.
According to research, lack of parental and peer support has been linked to depression during the teenage years.
Friendship can also help reduce the link between adolescent anxiety and suicidal ideation.
Social support has been linked to improved resilience in research on adolescents, such as the ability to resist social cruelty, such as bullying.
Knowing Boyfriend Groups
The peer group greatly influences the adolescent girl ’ s response to the challenges of adolescent life.
The American Psychological Association suggests that if parents think their daughter ’ s friends will put her at risk, they should express their concerns about her safety openly so that they can protect her as much as possible.
Social Media Awareness
According to a survey by Common Sense Media, 35% of young girls who use social media are worried that individuals will tag them in unattractive images.
Moreover, 27% are concerned about their appearance when posting photos.
And 22% feel dismayed about themselves when no one comments or “likes ” the photos they share.
Moreover, Facebook use has been linked to increased eating problems.
Therefore, it is important that parents educate their daughter about the reality of social media.
You understand their wrong behavior.
While raising a teenager, it is clear that one parent faces some embarrassing and bitter moments.
If parents resort to yelling, slander or throwing their power around them, they have to accept their wrong behavior and move on.
Save her space.
Provide its own region to thrive with boundaries clearly defined.
Know that she will challenge these boundaries from time to time, and at that time you should remind her that she is aware of the boundaries and that they should be re-established.
Learning the Way of Hope
It ’ s important to know when to step in and when to let your teenage daughter make her own decisions, even if it means failing.
It's like the threshold of failure forward.
Tell your daughter that if she thinks the cost of making a potential mistake will outweigh the value of learning from it, she may have reached her threshold of need.
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While some may struggle to choose the right friend for them, which can affect them and make them prefer isolation, there are steps that can be taken to help give them the boost they need to socialize with their peers.
Importance of friendship
Healthy relationships are important for people of all ages and stages of life.
Friendship is especially important for teenagers.
Promoting healthy friendships can help build self-esteem and resilience, giving them the confidence to help avoid bullying.
At an age when the endocrine system is dysfunctional, a teenager can struggle for independence, and friendships help him feel valued and cared for by his peers.
Healthy friendships not only improve your son ’ s mood, they can also help keep him safe.
10 Tips to Help Your Teenager Make Friends?
If your teen is having trouble making friends, here are 10 tips you can follow to help encourage them to socialize, according to talkitoutnc.org:
Be supportive of him.
One of the most important things a parent can do to help their teen make friends is to have a strong supportive relationship to meet their emotional needs.
Talk to him.
If you notice that your teen spends a lot of time alone in his room, sit down with him and talk to him.
They may complain but understanding why they are unhappy or anxious may help them get out of their hibernation state.
Boosting confidence
As your teen grasps more new responsibilities, your discussions with him or her can send your teen ’ s decisions in the opposite direction.
Help him build on his decision to focus on his inner thoughts.
Insistence on school participation
Joining a school club or sports team can help your child feel a sense of belonging, increase his self-confidence, and give him the courage to seek social interaction and find friends.
Controlling negative emotions
If your teen has difficulty controlling negative emotions, his friends may exclude him from the group.
Help him learn the tools of flexibility.
Take time to talk to them about their feelings and give them strategies to deal with negative emotions, such as deep breathing, focus points, and exercise.
Different points of view
Your teen absorbs a great deal of newly learned information.
Encouraging them to understand different perspectives can help them open up to new and healthy friendships.
Avoiding worry
Anxiety is the body ’ s natural response to stress.
Some children may find it difficult to make friends because they have been exposed to stressful situations in the past while doing so.
If you think building relationships is something your teen is worried about, there are ways available to help calm him down.
Practicing identities and activities
Encourage your teen to promote his hobbies and enroll him in extracurricular activities he enjoys in finding people with common interests.
Be a good role model for your son.
Show your child the value of healthy friendships by showing them the important roles friends play in your own life.
Get advice from a specialist.
If your child finds it difficult to make friends, a professional counselor can teach them social skills development techniques to help them succeed.
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Education and critical thinking are key factors in preventing conspiracy theory beliefs, including flat Earth beliefs, and can help individuals develop the skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions.

Overall, the flat Earth belief is a complex issue that requires a nuanced and critical approach, taking into account the social, psychological, and cultural factors that contribute to its persistence.

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