Heterodox Academy is an organization founded in 2015 that promotes open inquiry, diverse viewpoints, and constructive disagreement in higher education. It aims to foster an academic environment where a variety of perspectives can be discussed freely, encouraging critical thinking and intellectual diversity among students and faculty. The organization consists of scholars and educators who advocate for reforms in academic institutions to reduce ideological conformity. By emphasizing the importance of free speech and academic freedom, Heterodox Academy seeks to create a more inclusive and balanced educational landscape that benefits all members of the academic community.