Joe Rogan is one of the most prominent podcasters on the planet. Not only does he possess a lot of knowledge himself, but he also brings on some knowledgeable guests as well. However, sometimes these guests can cause a lot of misinformation as well.
Previously, Rogan invited Jimmy Corsetti, a YouTuber to talk about a variety of topics. Notably, topics such as the Theory of Atlantis and the highly controversial, “Adam and Eve” theory were discussed. For the most part, the “Adam and Eve” theory suggests that the Earth’s magnetic fields will shift and cause catastrophic effects across the planet.
According to Corsetti, the theory, which sees the Earth ‘flip’, occurs every 6,500 years. Speaking about the theory, Corsetti says, “It’s a 90-degree flip, but six days later, or on the seventh day, it corrects itself. Because of it, the Earth essentially does a standstill — the sun will basically stay in the same spot, causing heating like we’ve never experienced,” he says.
Thus, ever since the episode aired, numerous TikToks discussing this theory have gone viral. As per some reports online, these videos have garnered more than 20 million views, causing a lot of panic and turmoil in the process. Unfortunately, for Rogan and Corsetti, there is no scientific proof or evidence behind the theory.
Did Joe Rogan spread misinformation once again?
For the most part, we’ve seen numerous discussions on Rogan’s podcast. Whilst some have been highly informative, others like Iam Tongi’s story have been heart-wrenching. However, the discussions of this particular episode have been heavily scrutinized, especially by reputable scientists and researchers.
Additionally, Corsetti added, “Wind travels at approximately 1,000 miles an hour at the equator” which is factually incorrect. According to Martin Mlynczak, a senior research scientist at NASA, even the strongest hurricane winds only reach up to 150 to 160 miles per hour.
Similarly, NASA reports indicate that pole reversals take place over hundreds to thousands of years and not seven days, contrary to theory. As such pole reversals have occurred “183 times in the last 83 million years, and at least several hundred times in the past 160 million years.” Thus, even though it is unknown when another pole reversal will occur, any cataclysmic, doomsday scenario is unlikely.
“The Adam and Eve theory” originated from a 1965 book by Chan Thomas. However, much of it was unproven since it was written prior to any research on climate science. With his clips going viral, Jimmy Corsetti has claimed that the TikTok clips took his statements out of context. Despite that, there has been an outcry about the stand-up comedian platforming conspiracy theorists and people spreading misinformation.
