Finals Topics: Governmental Formation 1. As a political philosophy, anarchism advocates self-governed societies based on voluntary institutions of non-hierarchical free associations. THS anarchy as opposed to other forms of government 2. THBT direct democracy is preferable to representative democracy. 3. THP technocracy over democracy in the struggle against climate change. 4. TH, as Joe Biden, would pack the Supreme Court 5. THW delegate significant decision-making powers to local governments over centralized ones

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Semis Topics: Econ 1. THS the establishment of a maximum wage. 2. THS the emergence of a global digital currency 3. TH, as the USFG, would seek to enact protectionist economic policies 4. THBT telecommuting should be a guaranteed right for all suitable job roles 5. THBT central banks should not be independent

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RD 6 Topics: Thought Experiments 1. Info Slide: An advanced alien federation reveals itself to humanity, informing us that an intergalactic war is taking place. They offer Earth a choice: Join the federation to enjoy its security and benefits, but adopt its strict societal and cultural norms, erasing Earth’s unique cultures; or remain independent, preserving cultural uniqueness but facing the challenges and uncertainties of the intergalactic conflict alone. Motion: THW choose to join the federation. 2. You find irrefutable proof that God not only exists, but is indifferent to the actions committed by human beings. THW share this information 3. Scientists discover access to a parallel universe where individuals can observe (but NOT interact with) alternate versions of their lives, including alternative actions and outcomes that may occur. THW observe the parallel universe. 4. A machine is developed that would put an individual into a permanent stasis, removing them from the real world but simulating a reality that is of the individual's choice. THW choose to leave reality and use the machine 5. THW turn the other cheek

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Rd 5 Topics: Pop Culture 1. THR the rise of nihilism 2. THBT artists have a responsibility to address social issues in their work 3. THBT intense fandoms (like Swifty, Bey-Hive, K-Pop, MCU, Harry Potter, etc) are toxic and stifle critical engagement with the content 4. THBT streaming services should remove the content of entertainers who have carried out immoral acts 5. THP a world in which celebrities remain private about their political and social beliefs

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RD 4 Topics: Sports 1. THW ban online sports betting 2. THS the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports 3. THS the extension of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation rights to high school athletes. 4. THW impose a salary cap on all professional sports teams 5. THBT society should not view athletes as role models beyond their athletic achievements

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RD 3 Topics: International Relations 1. THW restructure the United Nations Security Council to remove permanent member vetoes. 2. THBT developing countries should embrace nationalism. 3. Energy sovereignty: the principle that a country's energy supply should be independent. Often, this principle aims to reduce reliance on foreign energy production and inputs. TH, as the United States, Would prioritize energy sovereignty in its energy policy. 4. THBT the G7 council should disband 5. THW prioritize regional trade agreements over global trade agreements.

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1. THBT governments should prioritize individual privacy over national security in the digital realm

2. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a hypothetical form of artificial intelligence in which a machine can learn and think like a human. For this to be possible, AGI would need self-awareness and consciousness, so it could solve problems, adapt to its surroundings and perform a broader range of tasks. THS the development of AGI

3. THR the privatization of the internet

4. THW treat social media platforms as a public utility and regulate them as such

5. THR the rise of cryptocurrency

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1. THBT the rise of social media as a primary news source is detrimental to informed public discourse.

2. THBT citizen journalism does more harm than good.

3. THR the mass popularity of social media platforms

4. THBT encrypted communication platforms should provide backdoors for government access in the interest of national security.

5. INFO SLIDE: Pseudonymity is the near-anonymous state in which a user has a consistent identifier that is not their real name, allowing users to engage without revealing their true identity but while still maintaining a consistent online persona.
THS the use of pseudonymity as the default on online platforms.

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