voices in the wilderness
Unheeded truth-tellers
Voices in the wilderness are people or opinions ignored by the mainstream, often later proven right.
The phrase comes from the biblical prophet crying out in the desert, unheeded.
It typically describes those who warn of problems or advocate positions before others are ready to listen: For years, climate scientists were voices in the wilderness.
- ostracismBanishment from a group
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
- seerOne who envisions futures
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- moral compassInner ethical guidance system
clarion call · advocate · exile · canary in the coal mine · visionary · crying out · cry for help · alienation · dissenting opinion · against the grain · pariah · John the Baptist · solitude · disenfranchisement · neglect · outsider · social outcast · courage
voices in the wildernessconventional wisdom
Generally accepted beliefs
received wisdom · popular opinion · the powers that be · opinion leaders · thought leaders
voices in the wildernessgroupthink
Conformity-driven poor decisions
herd mentality · echo chamber · orthodoxy · party faithful · yes-men
voices in the wildernessinsiders
Those with special access
power brokers · gatekeepers · kingmakers · movers and shakers · the elite
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