When students lead with curiosity, everything changes
Disagree Curiously
We’re not afraid of hard conversations
The Viewpoints Project is a student-led nonprofit empowering young people to approach disagreement with curiosity. Through our college Viewpoints Fellowship, school-based consulting, and custom projects, we help students and educators build the skills to navigate hard conversations and strengthen civic culture from the ground up. We teach you to Disagree Curiously.
The Case for Curiosity
The Challenge
Too often, when we're faced with ideas that challenge us, the response is to shut down conversation—either by censoring disagreement or reacting defensively. But when we avoid difficult dialogue, we miss opportunities to grow. The result? Academic stagnation, isolated communities, and a democracy that suffers from lack of engagement.
We Believe
We believe that engaging with people and ideas we disagree with is not only valuable—it’s necessary. Every story holds more than one truth. When disagreement is approached with curiosity and care, it becomes a tool for learning and connection. By encouraging curiosity, we create space for open-mindedness and more thoughtful conversations, even when ideas are hard to hear.
We imagine campuses alive with bold, respectful debate—spaces where curiosity is the norm and every voice is treated with dignity. In this vision, disagreement isn’t something to fear—it’s something to lean into, together.
Our Vision
Our Philosophy
Hear from our founder, Shira Hoffer
*This video predates our name change; the information is accurate.
Our network
We stand on the shoulders of giants. Thank you to our partners and networks—we’re deeply grateful for you!
