Exploring fringe theories, conspiracy cosmologies, and alternative views of reality's structure
Are we living inside a computer program?
The simulation hypothesis proposes that all of reality, including the Earth and the universe, is an artificial simulation created by a more advanced civilization. This concept suggests that our perceived physical reality is actually a highly sophisticated computational construct.
Biblical flat Earth cosmology with a solid sky barrier
The firmament theory, derived from literal interpretations of Genesis, proposes that the Earth is covered by a solid dome (the firmament) that separates waters above from waters below. Stars and celestial bodies are embedded in or attached to this dome, and space travel beyond it is impossible.
Inner world civilizations beneath our feet
Hollow Earth theories propose that our planet is either completely hollow or contains substantial interior spaces. Various versions claim advanced civilizations live inside, accessed through openings at the poles. Some versions include an internal sun providing light and warmth.
Antarctica as the edge of the world
The ice wall theory, closely related to flat Earth beliefs, posits that Antarctica is not a continent but an immense ice wall that encircles the flat Earth disc. This wall prevents water from flowing off the edge and hides what lies beyond - potentially more lands, or the edge of the dome.
Alternative cosmology rejecting the globe model
The flat Earth model proposes that Earth is a flat plane or disc rather than a sphere. Modern flat Earth believers claim that all space agencies, governments, and scientific institutions are engaged in a massive conspiracy to hide the true shape of Earth. Various models exist, with the most common depicting Earth as a disc with the North Pole at center.
Gnostic prison planet and reality manipulation
Drawing from ancient Gnostic texts and popularized by "The Matrix" film, this theory proposes that malevolent entities called Archons have imprisoned human souls in a false material reality. Earth is a prison planet where souls are repeatedly reincarnated, harvested for energy, and kept ignorant of their true divine nature.
Ancient and medieval cosmology of crystalline spheres
The celestial spheres model was the predominant cosmological system from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages. It proposed that celestial bodies were embedded in transparent, rotating crystalline spheres centered on Earth. Some modern believers claim this ancient wisdom was correct and that heliocentrism is a deception.
Cosmic paranoia and the Fermi paradox conspiracy
The Dark Forest theory, popularized by Liu Cixin's science fiction trilogy, proposes a grim solution to the Fermi paradox. The universe is like a dark forest where civilizations are hunters hiding from each other. Any civilization that reveals itself is immediately destroyed by others. Some conspiracy theorists claim this is why governments suppress alien contact evidence.
Hidden advanced humans with secret space programs
The breakaway civilization theory proposes that an elite group of humans has secretly developed vastly superior technology - including anti-gravity, free energy, and interstellar travel - and has literally broken away from mainstream humanity. They operate secret space programs, colonies on other planets, and maintain technological supremacy while keeping the rest of humanity in the dark.