Dare to disagree | Margaret Heffernan | TED Talk

In her TED Talk “Dare to disagree,” Margaret Heffernan examines how disagreements are essential to progress. Heffernan cites historic examples of individuals who dared to disagree with the status quo, using these examples to showcase the importance of debate and disagreement in science to drive research, innovation and trust. Heffernan further discusses how individuals can create environments designed to cultivate dissent and debate, helping spark communication that includes opposing opinions. This form of debate and competitive nature fosters collaboration and conflict resolution, leading to greater innovation and leaps in learning.