Motions

Round 1

  • 1
    TH, as university scholarship fund targeting marginalized identity groups, would allocate the funds based on merit over financial need.
  • 2
    TH regrets the glorification of tertiary education.
  • 3
    THS academic piracy.
  • Round 2

  • 1
    THBT that the feminist movement should actively promote norms of stable monogamous relationship
  • 2
    In the Global South, THBT feminist movements should aim to abolish traditionally discriminatory institutions or limit their power instead of trying to increase representation within those institutions.
  • 3
    TH, as the feminist movement, W oppose platforms that allow self-commodification of one’s sex appeals (e.g. OnlyFans)
  • Round 3

  • 1
    TH supports the use of private military contractors
  • 2
    In asymmetric warfare, THBT it is justified for the significantly weaker side to target aristocratic enemy civilians.
  • 3
    THBT post conflict states should suspend the doctrine of command responsibility in the prosecution of war criminals
  • Round 4

  • 1
    THW prioritize funding medical research focused on longevity (e.g., discovering cures and reducing the effects of the diseases such as chemotheraphy) over research focused on alleviating symptoms and pain.
  • 2
    THBT respecting mother's autonomy should be the primary focus of maternity care
  • 3
    TH prefers objectivism in medicine as opposed to constructivism
  • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    THR the glorification of romantic relationships
  • 2
    TH regrets the rise of parasocial relationships
  • 3
    TH, as a person seeking long-term romantic relationship, W not use dating apps
  • Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT it is in the interest of devout religious followers for their religions to advocate for religious pluralism
  • 2
    THW require that religious organizations refund to individuals the monetary contributions they have made if those individuals choose to leave the religion.
  • 3
    THP a world karmic reincarnation exists
  • Grand Final

  • 1
    THBT banking regulators should prioritize the sale of failing banks to competitors over providing bailouts
  • 2
    THBT all startups valued at over US$ 1 billion (e.g., Uber) should go public
  • 3
    THBT pensions funds should be required to invest a portion of its savings in green technology
  • Novice Semifinals

  • 1
    THR the glorification of romantic relationships
  • 2
    TH regrets the rise of parasocial relationships
  • 3
    TH, as a person seeking long-term romantic relationship, W not use dating apps
  • Novice Finals

  • 1
    THBT it is in the interest of devout religious followers for their religions to advocate for religious pluralism
  • 2
    THW require that religious organizations refund to individuals the monetary contributions they have made if those individuals choose to leave the religion.
  • 3
    THP a world karmic reincarnation exists