“In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.” - Teach Different with William Fulbright

Teach Different
23/07/2025 47 min

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In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Jason Artman to discuss a quote by William Fulbright: “In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.” They unpack the claim of the quote, speaking to the importance of dissent in democracy, the impact of social media on political discourse, and the role of educators in fostering healthy discussions in the classroom. They unpack the counterclaim of the quote, sharing examples of when dissent could be viewed as anti-democratic. The conversation ends with some essential questions for further exploration..  Image Source: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1159987   

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