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Dissent is the act of expressing disagreement or opposition to a prevailing opinion, policy, or authority.

Wikipedia Entry: dissent

Dissent is an opinion, philosophy or sentiment of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or policy enforced under the authority of a government, political party or other entity or individual. A dissenting person may be referred to as a dissenter.

The term's antonyms include agreement, consensus (when all or nearly all parties agree on something) and consent (when one party agrees to a proposition made by another).

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Bertrand Russell’s Ten Commandments for Critical Thinking Bertrand Russell

Perhaps the essence of the Liberal outlook could be summed up in a new decalogue, not intended to replace the old one but only to supplement it. The Ten Commandments that, as a teacher, I should wish to promulgate, might be set forth as follows: Do not feel absolutely certain of anything. Do not think it worthwhile to produce belief by concealing … | Bertrand Russell Continue reading Bertrand Russell’s Ten Commandments for Critical Thinking Bertrand Russell

If We Cannot Say “no” Then “yes” Has No Meaning Peter Block

Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say “no.” If we cannot say “no” then “yes” has no meaning. Each needs the chance to express their doubts and reservations without having to justify them or move quickly into problem-solving. “No” is the beginning of the … | Peter Block Continue reading If We Cannot Say “no” Then “yes” Has No Meaning Peter Block

Dissent Should Be Embraced, Not Suppressed Change Insight

Dissent is essential for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and commitment. Suppressing doubts or disagreements drives negativity underground, but surfacing them fosters understanding, ownership, and progress. “No” begins the path to genuine collaboration and effective change. Further Reading Conversation Is Action Don’t Try to Change People, Change How They Interact This page is part of a blook … Continue reading Dissent Should Be Embraced, Not Suppressed Change Insight

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Ritual Dissent ** A structured way for a group of peers to criticize proposals or ideas

Randomised Coffee Trials Speed Consulting Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Ritual Dissent is a structured way for a group of peers to criticize proposals or ideas by subjecting them to ritualized dissent in order to improve them. … Continue reading Ritual Dissent ** A structured way for a group of peers to criticize proposals or ideas