Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’
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As skeptics and critical thinkers, free speech is a value we must strive to uphold, and to defend. Yet, the free speech argument has often been weaponised by opponents of skepticism, in order to promote pseudoscientific ideas – from creationism in classrooms, to intimidatory anti-abortion protests, to climate change denial. Most recently, prominent “race realists” have appealed to the concept of academic freedom in order to garner support for unscientific eugenicist arguments. Using real life cases from across the last decade, Michael Marshall will show how skeptics have seen our commitment to free speech hijacked and weaponised by the very pseudoscientists we seek to counter.
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Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 19:30.
Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ is held at Deco Lounge in Liverpool (65-67 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4EZ, UK, Liverpool, L1 4EZ).
The forecast for Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ is Drizzle · 13°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Deco Lounge can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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As skeptics and critical thinkers, free speech is a value we must strive to uphold, and to defend. Yet, the free speech argument has often been weaponised by opponents of skepticism, in order to promote pseudoscientific ideas – from creationism in classrooms, to intimidatory anti-abortion protests, to climate change denial. Most recently, prominent “race realists” have appealed to the concept of academic freedom in order to garner support for unscientific eugenicist arguments. Using real life cases from across the last decade, Michael Marshall will show how skeptics have seen our commitment to free speech hijacked and weaponised by the very pseudoscientists we seek to counter.
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When is Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’?
Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ taking place?
Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ is held at Deco Lounge in Liverpool (65-67 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4EZ, UK, Liverpool, L1 4EZ).
What will the weather be like at Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’?
The forecast for Michael Marshall: When pseudoscience hides behind ‘free speech’ is Drizzle · 13°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
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Yes — hotels within walking distance of Deco Lounge can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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