Motions
Parliamentary Debate
Seniors
• Round 1 - THW adopt nudge theory as the primary mode of public behaviour modification
• Round 2 - THW allow the strategic use of disinformation by liberal democracies in foreign policy
• Round 3 - THBT the marketplace of ideas is a myth
• Quarterfinals (Impromptu)
• Semi Finals - THW mandate that post-conflict justice systems should favor transitional justice over retributive justice
• Finals - This house opposes the increased shift to subscription based business models.
Juniors
• Round 1 - THBT the use of AI in warfare is more ethical than the use of human soldiers.
• Round 2 - THW allow individuals to sell their citizenship.
• Round 3 - THW allow climate refugees to apply for asylum across borders
• Quarterfinals (Impromptu)
• Semi Finals - THBT reparations should be owed by present generations for their ancestors’ injustices.
• Finals - THR the rise of a cashless society
STANCE DRAFTING
Seniors
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Prelims (you may choose any one of the following)
a. The Rise of Digital Echo Chambers and Their Impact on Youth Radicalization
b. Deepfake Technology and the Law: Should Non-Deceptive Use Still Be Criminalized?
c. The Weaponization of Trade Barriers: A Question of Strategic Leverage or Economic Folly?
d. Should Constitutional Democracies Adopt Technocratic Elements for Better governance?
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Finals
a. Carbon Offsetting: A Solution or Corporate Green Washing
Juniors
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Prelims (you may choose any one of the following)
a. Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation: Drawing the Line.
b. Does Freedom of Speech Still Mean Anything in the Age of Social Media Outrage?
c. Academic Ghostwriting Services: A Silent Epidemic or Legitimate Industry?
d. Philanthropy and Power: Should Billionaire Giving Be Regulated?
Finals
a. Historical Simulation Games in the Classroom: Addressing Narrative Bias in Pop Culture Education.