Motions

Novice Finals

  • This House believes that climate activists should use gruesome* imagery over scientific data as their primary mode of advocacy​ ​* Gruesome means something that is very shocking or horrible. It's often used to describe scenes of incidents that are disturbing to see.​

    • Novice Semifinals

  • This House believes that developing countries should prioritize investments in human capital* over industrial output** as a strategy for short-term economic growth.​ * Human capital refers to the overall quality of a country's workforce, which include skills, knowledge, health, and education. * Industrial output refers to the production of physical goods, like manufacturing products, raw materials, and infrastructure; typically aimed at boosting a country’s GDP and exports.

    • Novice Quarterfinals

  • This House prefers a world in which moral bio-enhancement is compulsory for prisoners​ ​* Compulsory means it is required by law or rule; not optional.

    • Grand Final

  • This House believes that climate activists should use gruesome* imagery over scientific data as their primary mode of advocacy​ ​* Gruesome means something that is very shocking or horrible. It's often used to describe scenes of incidents that are disturbing to see.​

    • Semifinals

  • This House believes that developing countries should prioritize investments in human capital* over industrial output** as a strategy for short-term economic growth.​ * Human capital refers to the overall quality of a country's workforce, which include skills, knowledge, health, and education. * Industrial output refers to the production of physical goods, like manufacturing products, raw materials, and infrastructure; typically aimed at boosting a country’s GDP and exports.

    • Quarterfinals

  • This House prefers a world in which moral bio-enhancement is compulsory for prisoners​ ​* Compulsory means it is required by law or rule; not optional.

    • Round 5

  • This House opposes the stigmatization* of outsourcing** eldercare*** in Asian societies​ * Stigmatization is the process of marking or labeling someone or something as socially undesirable​ ** Outsourcing means getting another company or person outside your business to do work for you, instead of doing it yourself.​ ​*** Example of outsourcing eldercare includes nursing home placement, private caregiving agencies, etc.​

    • Round 4

  • This House prefers a world where fame is not an aspiration*​ ​* Aspiration is something that people really want to achieve in life.​

    • Round 3

  • This House opposes the trend of debuting* underage idol groups in East Asian entertainment industries​ * Debuting is the act of officially launching or introducing someone (especially an idol or performer) to the public as a professional in the entertainment industry, usually as a singer, dancer, or actor.​

    • Round 2

  • In developing countries, This House supports the narrative that encourages individualism*​ * Individualism is the belief that each person’s rights, choices, and freedom to live how they want are more important than what is best for the group or society as a whole.​

    • Round 1

  • This House regrets the dominance of university rankings​