Past Debates

Are standardized tests still useful for college admissions?

Should governments impose a global carbon tax on international flights to combat climate change?

Should governments ban targeted online advertising that relies on collecting sensitive personal data?

Should governments have the right to mandate back doors in encrypted communication platforms for national security purposes?

Should corporations be held legally responsible for the environmental impact of their products after those products are sold to consumers?

Is anonymity online more valuable than identity verification?

Should governments be allowed to mandate backdoor access to encrypted messaging apps for law enforcement purposes?

Should public libraries be required to provide unrestricted internet access to all patrons, regardless of age?

Should governments require labels for AI-generated content?

Should governments mandate at least six months of paid parental leave for all new parents?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered to 16 in national elections?

Should voting be mandatory in democratic countries?

Should governments have the right to mandate organ donation as opt-out by default rather than opt-in?

Is universal basic income better than targeted welfare programs?

Should professional athletes be required to serve as role models for young people?

Should schools ban smartphones during the entire school day?

Should AI companions be regulated like mental-health products?

Should governments require companies to disclose how algorithms influence prices and recommendations?

Should universities prioritize teaching practical job skills over fostering broad intellectual curiosity?

Is remote work better than in-office work for creative collaboration?

Should public universities be free for all citizens regardless of household income?

Should every city center eventually become car-free?

Should professional sports use AI-assisted officiating by default?

Should governments require social media platforms to provide interoperable messaging so users can communicate across different apps?

Should social media platforms be legally required to verify users' real identities to curb online harassment and misinformation?

Should parents lose child tax benefits when their kids skip school without valid excuses?

Should governments impose a tax on single-use plastics to reduce environmental harm?

Should governments prioritize space exploration over solving climate change on Earth?

Is open-source AI safer for society than closed AI?

Should governments prioritize space exploration funding over deep-ocean research?

Would a 4-day workweek improve productivity in most companies?

Are standardized tests still useful for college admissions?

Is anonymity online more valuable than identity verification?

Should governments require labels for AI-generated content?