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Contrarianism

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/// 1. The practice of approaching problems and brainstorming new ideas by purposely thinking against the grain /// 2. The act of ignoring entrenched societal beliefs -- and embracing uncertainty and risk -- in the pursuit of true innovation.

David Shields: Don’t Be Afraid of Your Own Mind

"Find the form that releases your best intelligence," says author David Shields in his new call to action – a book that blends memoir and manifesto.

Hush: Structural Inversion

Everyday is "opposite day" at NYC content creation studio Hush, where they manage to keep the glass half full while constantly flipping the script.

Drop.io: Remaining Anonymous

Sam Lessin, founder of file-sharing service drop.io, opines on the benefits of being contrarian and the importance of privacy in a share-all world.

9th Ward Field of Dreams: Hope Is a Game Changer

When pipe dreams meet passion, you get Brian Bordainick, a tenacious athletic director who's striving to build a "field of dreams" in the 9th Ward.

Cloudraker: No Bullshit

CloudRaker's co-founder Thane Calder discusses the fine line between persistence and knowing when to give up, along with the need for "no bullshit."

Newmindspace: Take it to the Streets

With crowd-sourced pillow fights and subway parties, Lori Kufner and Kevin Bracken seek to"overthrow the dominant entertainment paradigm."

Ji Lee: Fun and Games

"Everyone talks about ideas but few actually do them. I believe in action. It's the most important part to creativity."