A. Developmental Spontaneous Debate Event Prompts
Round 1 - 9:00AM
Speaker 1
AI-generated art should be considered original art.
The world would be better off if social media platforms were abolished.
Countries should have mandatory voting for all citizens.
Speaker 2
AI-generated art should be considered original art.
The world would be better off if social media platforms were abolished.
Countries should have mandatory voting for all citizens.
Speaker 3
Universal basic income is a better solution to poverty than raising the minimum wage.
Schools should switch to a four-day school week.
If aliens contacted Earth, humanity should respond immediately.
Speaker 4
Universal basic income is a better solution to poverty than raising the minimum wage.
Schools should switch to a four-day school week.
If aliens contacted Earth, humanity should respond immediately.
Speaker 5
All plastic packaging should be banned.
Time travel, if possible, should be regulated by an international authority.
Space exploration should be prioritized over ocean exploration.
Speaker 6
All plastic packaging should be banned.
Time travel, if possible, should be regulated by an international authority.
Space exploration should be prioritized over ocean exploration.
Speaker 7
Celebrities and influencers should be held to higher ethical standards.
The world would be a better place if everyone had a clone.
All public transportation should be free of charge.
Speaker 8
Celebrities and influencers should be held to higher ethical standards.
The world would be a better place if everyone had a clone.
All public transportation should be free of charge.
Round 2 - 10:30AM
Speaker 1
The use of drones should be allowed in all public spaces.
Cryptocurrencies will eventually replace traditional currencies.
Books are superior to movies as a form of storytelling.
Speaker 2
The use of drones should be allowed in all public spaces.
Cryptocurrencies will eventually replace traditional currencies.
Books are superior to movies as a form of storytelling.
Speaker 3
Schools should eliminate homework for students.
E-books are better than printed books.
The voting age should be lowered to 16.
Speaker 4
Schools should eliminate homework for students.
E-books are better than printed books.
The voting age should be lowered to 16.
Speaker 5
Artificial intelligence poses a greater threat than benefit to society.
The right to privacy is more important than national security.
Reality TV does more harm than good to society.
Speaker 6
Artificial intelligence poses a greater threat than benefit to society.
The right to privacy is more important than national security.
Reality TV does more harm than good to society.
Speaker 7
Banning single-use plastics is more effective than imposing a carbon tax.
Countries should prioritize local food production over global trade.
The use of facial recognition technology should be banned in public spaces.
Speaker 8
Banning single-use plastics is more effective than imposing a carbon tax.
Countries should prioritize local food production over global trade.
The use of facial recognition technology should be banned in public spaces.
Final Round - 12:30PM
Speaker 1
The gig economy does more harm than good for workers.
Nations should prioritize renewable energy over nuclear energy.
The world would be a safer place without national borders.
Speaker 2
The gig economy does more harm than good for workers.
Nations should prioritize renewable energy over nuclear energy.
The world would be a safer place without national borders.
Speaker 3
Standardized testing should be abolished in education.
The use of animals in scientific research is justified.
Robots should have the same rights as humans if they achieve sentience.
Speaker 4
Standardized testing should be abolished in education.
The use of animals in scientific research is justified.
Robots should have the same rights as humans if they achieve sentience.
Speaker 5
The benefits of remote work outweigh the drawbacks.
Cultural appropriation is a significant problem in the modern world.
The Olympic Games should include e-sports as an official category.
Speaker 6
The benefits of remote work outweigh the drawbacks.
Cultural appropriation is a significant problem in the modern world.
The Olympic Games should include e-sports as an official category.
Speaker 7
Human genetic engineering should be widely accepted and practiced.
The world would be a safer place without national borders.
Social media companies should be held legally responsible for the content posted on their platforms.
Speaker 8
Human genetic engineering should be widely accepted and practiced.
The world would be a safer place without national borders.
Social media companies should be held legally responsible for the content posted on their platforms.