Even Alex Jones has a limit.
InfoWars founder Alex Jones has found himself at odds with a significant portion of his fanbase after dismissing flat earth beliefs.
The controversy erupted when Jones posted on his verified social media account: “I feel sorry for the flat earth cult.” This seemingly innocuous statement triggered an immediate backlash from followers who have supported Jones through numerous other controversial claims over the years.
“I love you and support you. I’m NOT a flateather but I am highly skeptical,” wrote one dismayed follower. “It’s unbelievable to me you would use this straw man tactic. People are skeptical about space claims because there are endless inconsistencies. Surely the man that predicted 911 sees it.”
Another supporter expressed disappointment in Jones’s dismissive attitude: “I find it interesting you mock them. Considering the flack you’ve received over the years for ‘conspiracy theories’ that in the end were true.”
The situation highlights the complex ecosystem of conspiracy beliefs, where even prominent figures like Jones must navigate which theories to embrace and which to reject. While Jones has built his brand on questioning mainstream narratives about government activities, corporate influence, and global events, he apparently draws the line at questioning the spherical nature of our planet.
“We feel sorry for you,” responded another follower simply, garnering significant engagement.
The disagreement points to a broader trend noted by media analysts. One commenter observed, “I remember once thinking the internet would make people smarter because of access to information but I more and more think it was the opposite. It just allowed stupid people an easier way to share information. 30 years ago near zero percent of the population thought the earth was flat. It’s now closer to 10%.”
This observation sparked further discussion about how online information ecosystems function, with one person suggesting, “The internet made smart people smarter and dumb people dumber.”
Others pointed to algorithmic amplification and the lack of consequences for spreading misinformation online as factors contributing to the resurgence of flat earth theories and similar beliefs.
This is reminder that even within communities united by skepticism toward mainstream narratives, significant divisions exist regarding which established scientific facts should be questioned.
Jones, who has previously endorsed theories about government involvement in various events and has faced legal consequences for some of his claims, now finds himself in the unusual position of defending conventional scientific understanding against some of the very people who have supported him through his numerous controversies.
As one observer noted, “When Alex Jones is the voice of reason, we live in strange times.”
A former capoeira instructor turned biohacking enthusiast, Gio spent his early years bouncing between São Paulo and Miami before settling in Austin. With a master’s in sports physiology and a penchant for experimenting with traditional Brazilian herbs, he’s become Rude Vulture’s go-to expert on movement optimization and plant-based performance enhancement. When not writing about the intersection of martial arts and ancestral living, he runs an underground fight gym where participants are required to follow strict circadian rhythm protocols.