C. Open IPDA Event Prompts

Round 1

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Round 1

     

    1. Reality TV does more harm than good. 

    2. Marvel has lost its touch. 

    3. True crime entertainment is unethical.

    4. The Winter Olympics are superior to the Summer Olympics. 

    5. Books are better than their movie adaptations.

     

Round 1

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Round 2

     

    1. Online dating is not worth it.

    2. Long-distance relationships are not worth it.

    3. Friendship breakups are harder than romantic breakups.

    4. Society places too much value on marriage.

     

    5. People expect too much emotional labor from their friends.

     

Round 2

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Round 3

     

    1. People are too dependent on technology.

    2. Online education works as well as in-person classes for college students.

    3. Art created by AI is less meaningful than art created by humans.

    4. Convenience is valued too highly in modern life.

     

    5. Self-driving cars will improve everyday life.

     

Round 2

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Round 4

     

    1. Self-care culture has gone too far.

    2. Hustle culture does more harm than good.

    3. Multitasking is a myth.

    4. Organic food isn’t worth the extra cost.

     

    5. Money can buy happiness.

     

Finals

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Bronze

     

    1. People are inherently selfish.

    2. Intentions matter more than outcomes.

    3. Free will is an illusion.

    4. Teaching empathy should be a priority in elementary education.

    5. Ignorance is bliss.

     

     

     

Finals

  1. Speaker 1


    Voices of the Valley - IPDA Topics - Sunday - Gold

     

      1. Learning a second language should be mandatory in college. 

    2. It’s better to choose a “practical” major than a “passion” major.

    3. Studying abroad during college is not worth it. 

    4. Taking a gap year after high school is more beneficial than going straight to college.

     

    5. High school should be voluntary.