An example of a resistance fighter is a person who ignores a poll unless they know the questions asked and why. As Postman introduced in chapter 8 ("Invisible Technologies"), the form of a question can produce many different answers. It may also restrict us from seeing solutions to problems that may become visible through a question worded differently. Postman shares the story of two priests who write the Pope asking if it was allowable to smoke and pray at the same time. One priest phrased the question "Is it permissible to smoke while praying?" and the response was no because praying should be the focus of ones attention; the other priest asked "Is it permissible to pray while smoking?" and the response was yes, since it is always appropriate to pray. The opinion of almost any issue is a function of the question asked. In the American Technopoly the opinion poll is a strict yes or no answer to an unexamined question. One is therefore unable to share their knowledge and is easily mislead to answer a question in a certain way.
Another example of a resistance fighter is a person who does not allow psychology or any "social science" to pre-empt the language and thought of common sense. This example clearly relates to chapter 9 ("Scientism"), in which Postman expresses his annoyance of the many people who have a strong faith in social science. These people go to experts to find out how to raise children, how to fall in love, and how to make friends, as if they believe that because these subjects are "sciences" that they are getting verifiable, indisputable truths about the world. People believe that the standard set of procedures called "science" can provide them with methods of handling their personal lives. Although social research may be able to provide some suggestions, it cannot provide legitimate answers to everyday life problems. There is no moral authority that can predict the outcome of specific personal situation solely based on data.