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Would celebrities be better off without media coaches?

Celebrities today rarely navigate the public eye alone. Many have entire teams guiding what they say, how they act, and what parts of their...

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Should emotional harm be treated like physical harm legally?

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Ethics
Law
Bullying

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Should emotional harm be treated like physical harm legally?

This debate dives into whether emotional harm should carry the same legal weight as physical harm, challenging us to think about how society values...

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Are public displays of affection online a tool to help strengthen relationships?

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Relationships

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Are public displays of affection online a tool to help strengthen relationships?

In the digital age, relationships are increasingly performed in public through social media posts, stories, and shared content. Public displays of affection (PDA) online,...

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Is it better to build closeness through joy and activities than through mutual struggles?

This debate examines how different experiences shape relationships, contrasting the intensity of bonds formed under stress with the clarity and authenticity of connections built...

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Would you rather live under total government surveillance that guarantees safety, or complete privacy if it enables crime?

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Government

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Would you rather live under total government surveillance that guarantees safety, or complete privacy if it enables crime?

In the digital age, the tension between safety and privacy defines one of society’s most urgent dilemmas. Total government surveillance promises security: crimes can...

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Do younger generations have a responsibility to preserve their cultural traditions?

This question explores whether cultural traditions should be actively preserved by younger generations or whether individuals should be free to let traditions change or...

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Is enforced equality preferable to unequal freedom?

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Ethics
Freedom
Equality

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Is enforced equality preferable to unequal freedom?

This debate looks at whether it’s better for society to make things more equal for everyone, or to let people have total freedom even...

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Should AI replace human decision-making in areas where it is proven to be more accurate?

This debate explores whether governments should prioritize outcomes over human judgment by mandating AI decision-making in areas where data shows humans perform worse. It...

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Should citizens only have access to the public health system?

Policy
DotM
Public Health

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Should citizens only have access to the public health system?

Healthcare is a fundamental public service tied to human dignity and social equality. Countries use public, private, or mixed healthcare systems, and the debate...

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Is privacy a fundamental right, even if it limits a government’s ability to protect people?

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Is privacy a fundamental right, even if it limits a government’s ability to protect people?

Claim: Privacy is a fundamental human right that should be protected, even when it makes government surveillance and security efforts more limited....

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The People’s Republic of China should substantially reduce its international extraction of natural resources.

China’s global pursuit of minerals such as rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt has become controversial due to its role in supporting manufacturing dominance...

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Should vegan meals be required options in all K–12 schools and college cafeterias?

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DotM
Education Policy

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Should vegan meals be required options in all K–12 schools and college cafeterias?

Schools and colleges serve hundreds of meals daily and influence students’ health, habits, and food norms. Most K–12 schools follow nutrition guidelines that do...

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Should social media platforms regulate political memes?

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DotM
Politics

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Should social media platforms regulate political memes?

Political memes shape opinion through humor and quick shares. While they encourage engagement, they can spread misinformation, polarize, and can be used as propaganda....

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Is cancel culture a form of censorship?

Cancel culture happens when individuals or organizations face public backlash for perceived wrongdoing, and it has become a major social phenomenon in recent...

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Should companies require prior experience for entry-level jobs and internships?

In today’s job market, many entry-level positions and internships list prior experience as a requirement, even though these roles are often intended to be...

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Should your value as a person depend on your results?

In a world where résumés, grades, salaries, and follower counts are often treated like proof of worth, it’s easy to confuse achievement with identity....

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People should date within their social circle, not online.

Modern dating has shifted dramatically over the past two decades, moving from natural in-person interactions to a system increasingly shaped by technology. What used...

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Should the government be required to offer a second chance to failing companies that employ more than 50 workers?

This debate examines whether governments should be obligated to intervene when companies with more than 50 employees face failure. At its core, it explores...

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Social Media needs to be banned for teens under 16?

This debate examines how societies should define appropriate access to social media for young people and what age-based restrictions would represent in a digital...

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Some lives are morally more valuable than others.

Policy
DotM
Morality
Life
Humanity

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Some lives are morally more valuable than others.

Some lives are morally more valuable than others is a debate that cuts to the core of moral philosophy, political decision making, and social...

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