Joining NOAA as the “Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction” is University of Delaware Professor David Legates—a well-known contrarian who rejects the science of human-caused climate change.
Climate science contrarian installed in upper-level NOAA position|Scott K. Johnson|September 16, 2020|Ars Technica
It’s somewhat of contrarian stance given most advertisers who buy ads on Amazon also sell products there.
‘Amazon is a brand play for us’: How Buick is building a long-term partnership around Amazon’s ad business|Seb Joseph|September 10, 2020|Digiday
His willingness to be a contrarian has manifested itself in other areas of his life.
When Baker Mayfield Was a Walk-On|Nick Fouriezos|August 14, 2020|Ozy
Instead of decorating every face on the street, Google Glass hit a contrarian rip tide.
You Were Wrong About Miley & Bitcoin: 2014’s Failed Predictions|Nina Strochlic|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Taylor also said the contrarian nature of the study will likely bring added attention to a field still very much being charted.
Playing Violent Video Games Makes You a Better Person, Study Says|Kevin Zawacki|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sometimes Christopher is called a “contrarian,” but I never thought that label was right.
My Friend and Mentor, Christopher Hitchens|Eli Lake|December 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
By then, ever the contrarian, the aging Hopper rebelled the other way.
Dennis Hopper and the Cult of Nonreaders|Tom Folsom|March 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST