An Audience witRoly Sussex - "The rise and rise of bullshit"
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PRESS RELEASEThe Rise and Rise of Bullshit: Roly Sussex Returns to the Bardon Bowls Club
By popular demand, renowned linguist and broadcaster Roly Sussex returns to the Bardon Bowls Club with his latest thought-provoking and entertaining show, The Rise and Rise of Bullshit.
In this engaging live event, Sussex unpacks a term that has moved beyond casual slang into serious academic discussion. “Bullshit,” as he explains, occurs when people speak or write without caring whether what they say is true or not. It’s not simply lying—it’s a deeper indifference to truth itself.
And it’s everywhere.
From public discourse and politics to social media, sections of mainstream media, and everyday conversation, bullshit has become endemic. The consequences are profound: when truth is sidelined, trust erodes. This has real-world impacts on democracy, science, public health, climate science, and the quality of civic life more broadly.
Blending sharp insight, wit, and decades of expertise in language and communication, Sussex guides audiences through how we got here—and what it means for all of us.
What audiences will gain:
A clear and accessible understanding of what “bullshit” really is—and what it isn’t
Insight into how and why it has become so widespread
Tools to recognise it in everyday life, media, and public debate
A deeper appreciation of the importance of truth in modern society
The event concludes with an open Q&A session, where audience members can ask questions on any topic—continuing Sussex’s long tradition of lively, wide-ranging discussion.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be informed, challenged, and entertained.
Date
Wednesday 10 June 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Bardon Bowls Club
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