Question

Someone who believes something despite the evidence is referred to by what term that references a false belief about our planet?

Answer 1

flat-earther

Flat-earther is a term used to describe someone who believes something despite the evidence. Or who does not believe something despite the evidence. There are actually people who believe that Earth is flat. They say that satellite photos are faked. They believe that the Apollo Moon landings were faked. But there are very few people alive today who actually believe that Earth is flat. There are, however, plenty of people who can be called flat-earthers. These people believe  or disbelieve  something despite the evidence.