Examples of dissent in history?

Jordan Harbinger discusses two notable examples of dissent in history during his podcast episodes:

1. Ancient Greece: In the episode "What's Our Problem (And How Do We Solve It)?", Tim Urban points out that ancient Greece was significant for fostering a culture of debate and disagreement rather than conforming to a singular ideology. This intellectual culture, illustrated by the Socratic method, encouraged exploring new ideas and was key to the substantial literary and philosophical contributions that remain influential today 1.

2. Galileo's House Arrest: In the same episode, Jordan Harbinger brings up Galileo, who was placed under house arrest for challenging the prevailing belief of his time by asserting that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the solar system. His dissent not only faced severe pushback from the religious and scientific communities of his era but also led to significant shifts in how scientific inquiry was conducted in the future, influencing the development of the tenure system in universities to protect academic freedom 1.

These examples illustrate the powerful role that dissent has played in shaping intellectual history and promoting progress despite often facing intense opposition.