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In Defense of Troublemakers

The Power of Dissent in Life and Business
Book • 2018
In Defense of Troublemakers argues that unchallenged majority opinions can lead to biased, unoriginal, or false conclusions.

Dissent, even when wrong, stimulates broader thinking and leads to better decisions.

The book explores examples from history and contemporary society to illustrate the power of dissent in driving creative decision-making.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Russ Roberts as a book that aligns with the discussion on dissent and the challenges faced by those who challenge established norms.
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Megan McArdle on the Oedipus Trap
Mentioned by Russ Roberts in the context of Charlene Nemeth's ideas on conviction and the importance of arguing as if you are right, but listening as if you are wrong.
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David Deppner on Leadership, Confidence, and Humility

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