Dissidents should be paid 13 months' salary for a year, otherwise our mindless unanimity will bring us to an even more hopeless state of stagnation. It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He argues for paying dissidents well and encouraging unconventional thinking, especially in crises, as fresh ideas are valuable.
- In plain terms
- Pay dissidents and value new ideas during crises.
- What can you take from it?
- Support independent thought to avoid stagnation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is dissent important in tough times?
- How can societies protect free thought?
Another view
Funding dissent could be misused for political gain.
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