Motions

Novice Finals

  • 1
    A. THBT the state should limit research into advanced technologies that aim to totally replace human workers.
  • 2
    B. THS the use of AI in mental health services.
  • 3
    C. THBT the AI race between corporations does more harm than good.

    • Novice Semi-Finals

  • 1
    A. This house, as the environmental movement, would refuse funding from companies engaged in greenwashing.
  • 2
    B. This house believes that governments should allocate foreign aid based on environmental protection rather than political alliances or historical ties.
  • 3
    C. This house believes that indigenous communities should have veto power over development projects affecting their environment.

    • Novice Pre-Semifinals

  • 1
    A. This house, as the environmental movement, would refuse funding from companies engaged in greenwashing.
  • 2
    B. This house believes that governments should allocate foreign aid based on environmental protection rather than political alliances or historical ties.
  • 3
    C. This house believes that indigenous communities should have veto power over development projects affecting their environment.

    • Grand Final

  • 1
    A. Assuming feasibility, this house believe that humans should be allowed to buy and sell years of their natural lifespan
  • 2
    B. Assuming feasibility, THW allow people to permanently turn off their ability to feel physical and emotional pain
  • 3
    C. Assuming feasibility, TH prefers a world where people cannot lie

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    A. THBT the state should limit research into advanced technologies that aim to totally replace human workers.
  • 2
    B. THS the use of AI in mental health services.
  • 3
    C. This house believes that the AI race between corporations does more harm than good

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    A. This house, as the environmental movement, would refuse funding from companies engaged in greenwashing.
  • 2
    B. This house believes that governments should allocate foreign aid based on environmental protection rather than political alliances or historical ties.
  • 3
    C. This house believes that indigenous communities should have veto power over development projects affecting their environment.

    • Round 4

  • 1
    A. This house, as a fan, would boycott the works of their favorite artist who is found guilty of serious misconduct.
  • 2
    B. This house would require the public display of all private art collections.
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    C. This house regrets the romanticization of any suffering portrayed in art.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    A. This house would cap individuals' non-essential expenditure.
  • 2
    B. This house believes that governments in the developing world should limit migration to major cities.
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    C. This house, as an entrepreneur, would choose to start a business in a developing economy with future market potential (e.g. Vietnam, Cambodia) instead of a developed economy with a slowing growth (e.g. Singapore, Japan).

    • Round 2

  • 1
    A. This house would ban all zoos and safaris.
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    B. This house believes that developed country should heavily subsidize the research and creation of lab-grown meat for developing countries.
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    C. This house regrets the continued use of animal testing for medical research.

    • Round 1

  • 1
    A. This house would give teachers bonuses for increased student performance.
  • 2
    B. This house would ban private schools.
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    C. This house believes that a "part-time job" should be a graduation requirement for high school students.