I'm looking for a word for someone who goes against conventional wisdom because they have sufficient evidence that it makes sense to do so. The only words I can think of, like contrarian, or hipster, have the connotation of being rebellious for the sake of being rebellious, not because it is the logical thing to do.
Any suggestions?
Best Answer
A freethinker is:
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