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#11: Bryan Caplan - You Will Not Stampede Me: Essays on Non-Conformism

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Nonconformity in Various Professional and Academic Environments

Exploring the importance of originality and independent thinking in professional settings, the chapter covers examples of nonconformist behavior in workplace relationships and academia. From discussing professional behavior on platforms like LinkedIn to replicating cultures of nonconformity in academic departments, the chapter highlights the challenges and benefits of diverging from mainstream norms. It also touches on the intentional planning and financial support needed to establish nonconformist thinking in academic institutions, contrasting traditional educational approaches with the importance of innovative subjects like computer science.

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