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Join us as we dive into the strange, twisting life of Rowbotham, from his early days in radical politics and utopian socialist communes, to the infamous Bedford Level Experiment that became the foundation of Flat Earth “science.” We will explore how he built his career not as a scientist, but as a showman! Harnessing Victorian lecture culture, anti-elite rhetoric, and clever debate tactics to win over crowds.
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