Atlantiphobia

Atlantiphobia is the fear of the belief in the reality of Plato’s Atlantis. Like other phobias, it can manifest itself in different forms, ranging from low-level sneering to downright ad hominem tirades on the internet.

One extreme case led to a sufferer physically attacking anyone named Donnelly. There was also an online attack on myself by a former Atlantis advocate, but a study of his blogs point to a somewhat disturbed personality.

Various therapies have been tried, including acupuncture, hypnotism, as well as enforced reading and reciting large extracts from Graham Hancock’s books. Because the condition can be deep-seated, there are now plans to establish Atlantiphobics Anonymous branches in all major urban centres, where courses in open-mindedness will be on offer.