"Science" is so full of grifters and bullshit that I'm not surprised flat-earthism is flourishing.
"Scientists", media, politicians, etc... today: I've created an artificial intelligence!!!
"Scientists", media, politicians, etc... today: We found a bacteria (or whatever the fuck) that might solve ~~global warming~~ some climate issues that maybe don't exist!!!
Actual scientists: The planet is literally being destroyed. Primarily by cars.
People: I don't know what to believe.