[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

Some classical psychological experiments of the 60s- 70's-80's looked at how people's beliefs , even when faced with contrary factual evidence, can actually become more entrenched. It becomes more likely also that when faced with the 'disconfirmation,' they are more likely to rally around for new 'followers' who can be converted to the same World view and can share the same opinion/'illusion, thus confirming it. And further entrenching it.

See 'The day the World didn't end " based on research by Prof's. Festinger/Reicken/Schacter, also article -
Dawson, L.L, 1999, " When Prophecy fails and faith persists: A Theoretical Overview. " Nova Religio 3: 60-82.

Bottom line is, for the flat Earther's and Lunar conspiracy theorists- your wasting your breath trying to change their minds.

Disconfirmation and subsequent hardening of beliefs is also, as an aside, thought of and associated with spreading of Religious beliefs.

Graz, -Lunar Cheese Mechanic