Motions

Grand Final

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    THP a world where Karmic reincarnation exists
  • Semifinals

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    THBT developing states are better off with elite-led technocratic governments as opposed to democratic governments.
  • Schools Final

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    TH, as a parent belonging to a minority religion, would discourage their children from expressing their faith publicly (e.g. crossing yourself, wearing hijabs, yarmulkes or other articles of faith, posting on social media, publicly attending mass, synagogues etc.)
  • ESL Final

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    THBT policies regarding the teaching and use of language should be descriptive rather than prescriptive.
  • Schools Semi Final

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    THW introduce significant cost caps in sports.
  • ESL Semifinals

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    THP a society that heavily emphasises collectivism rather than individualism
  • Quarterfinals

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    THR the glorification of the concept of genius
  • Round 5

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    THS the shaming of individuals as a tactic for social movements to catalyse change (e.g. shaming individuals for not taking environmentally sustainable actions, shaming individuals for violating lockdown/quarantine policies)
  • Round 4

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    TH, as the US, would prioritize economic engagement with North Korea instead of demanding nuclear disarmament.
  • Round 3

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    THBT the education system should teach children to believe that they are personally culpable for the death and suffering in the developing world.
  • Round 2

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    THBT governments should provide significant financial incentives for urban citizens to move to rural areas
  • Round 1

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    THW abolish awards in creative fields (e.g., the Oscars for film, the Booker Prize or the Nobel for literature, the Future Generation Art Prize for art).