I see constant, verifiable bits of evidence that disprove each model, yet I see a constant stream of diatribes from each side… sound familiar? Divide and conquer. It's possible that both models are false, completely.
Nobody can deny the fake footage from the ISS, the absolutely fake moon landing, the fake Tesla Roadster in space, the lasers across 20 mile stretches, the zoom ends on boats that should be completely behind the horizon, etc.
And then on the flipside, nobody can deny things like the celestial poles (a post today), the ability to grab a telescope in view another planet, etc.
It's possible we are in a physical simulation of some kind. I think pretending that we know the answer for sure, one way or another, based on bullshit and lies fed to us by the television is just a LARP.
Thoughts?
Pretty sure both U.S. and Russia faked some shit in a desperate effort to make each other think they were more ahead in the race than either really was. Not necessarily a fun conspiracy, just cold war bluffing.
Doesn't explain current day fakeries as described in OP.