Is Atlantis a real historical civilization?

According to Johnny Harris, Atlantis has no basis in empirical fact. It was created by Plato as a parable to teach people, not as a historical account of a real civilization. While there are many who fill in knowledge gaps with their own interpretations that might make Atlantis seem real, this approach contradicts the scientific process. Scientific consensus, built through gathering, analyzing, and debating evidence over decades, does not support Atlantis's existence. Harris contrasts those who are comfortable making connections that feel good with the rigorous, slow process of establishing scientific knowledge through evidence-based consensus.