Globe or Disc? Exploring the Flat Earth Model Through Critical Thinking & Community Dialogue

Guest Speaker: David Cormack

Wednesday, August 5

What if the most important question is not simply whether the Earth is a globe or a flat disc—but how we decide what is true?

Why does Polaris appear to remain fixed in the night sky?

What do airplane instruments actually tell us about the shape of the Earth?

Why do some long-distance observations appear inconsistent with standard curvature calculations?

What should we expect to see when viewing astronauts and objects in space?

And what really changes when we travel closer to the equator?

Wonderful Wednesdays invites you to an evening of thoughtful inquiry with inventor and independent researcher David Cormack, who will present the questions, observations, demonstrations, and short videos that have led him to challenge the conventional globe model.

David has spent more than 35 years developing over 50 products for the forklift industry, many of which continue to generate millions of dollars in annual sales. Outside his professional work, his passion is what he describes as “finding truth, no matter what sacred cows must be sacrificed.”

This will be David’s first public presentation on the subject. He does not expect everyone to agree with his conclusions, but he believes there is a stronger argument for the Flat Earth model than most people realize.

The presentation will be followed by an open community dialogue, with plenty of time for respectful questions and discussion.

This evening is an invitation to practice what Zen calls beginner’s mind—the willingness to meet unfamiliar ideas with curiosity rather than certainty.

Whether you leave with the same conclusions or different ones, perhaps the greatest value lies in learning to look again with fresh eyes.

Whether you are convinced the Earth is a globe, believe it may be a flat disc, remain undecided, or are simply curious to hear the arguments for yourself, you are warmly welcome.

Scientists, astronomers, engineers, pilots, surveyors, navigators, educators, students, and anyone with a sincere interest in evidence-based discussion are especially encouraged to attend and participate.

Our goal is not unanimous agreement.

Our goal is something increasingly rare: a community conversation where people with very different perspectives can listen carefully, question respectfully, challenge ideas without attacking people, and leave with a deeper appreciation for both the complexity of knowledge and the importance of open dialogue.

Come with curiosity.

Bring your questions.

Leave with a richer understanding—not only of the ideas presented, but of the process by which each of us decides what is true.

Haiku

A world beneath glass

Ancient heavens hold their stars

What shapes what we see?

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Can intelligent people discuss controversial ideas without ridicule? Join inventor David Cormack for a respectful community dialogue exploring the Flat Earth model, critical thinking, evidence, beginner’s mind, and open inquiry at Wonderful Wednesdays in Etobicoke, Toronto.