You raise a really, really good point, and I agree with you: just because a flawed argument has been demonstrated as such doesn't mean it won't sway people's mi

You raise a really, really good point, and I agree with you: just because a flawed argument has been demonstrated as such doesn't mean it won't sway people's minds. I don't have the answer to such a dilemma. I would love to hear some ideas on the point. The paper talks a lot about what should and should not be allowed in an academic environment, and I think I agree with the bulk of it. Freedom of speech must be protected in such circles. But what you're talking about with public opinion—that is a hard problem that needs solving.