Liberalism is a political philosophy that seeks to moderate the influence of government by championing individual autonomy and market freedom. Around the world, populist politicians on the left and the right criticize liberalism and call for greater government involvement in society.
Semifinals
THR the televisation of court trials of prominent cases (ie Amber Heard & Johnny Depp, Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
Novice Finals
THP a world in which Pill X is widely accessible.
Info Slide
Pill X is a hypothetical pill that allows one to freely choose which emotions one feels for a day. It can be taken daily. It has no side effects. It is not physically addictive.
Round 5
This House would allow political crimes to be pardoned by national referendum.
Info Slide
For the purposes of this debate, political crimes are crimes committed in order to harm the state, state's government, or political system of a state. Examples include treason, sedition, and espionage.
Round 4
THS the rise of "companionship AI" (conversational partners, sex robots, home living assistants).
Round 3
THBT South East Asian nations should prevent their citizens from migrating to states with high rates of exploitation of their citizens (e.g. UAE, Saudi Arabia).
Round 2
THS urban flight.
Info Slide
Spurred by the pandemic and rising cost of living, upper- and middle- class residents of cities have been fleeing for smaller, more rural towns. This trend is called "urban flight."
Round 1
THP a world in which all people have perfectly accurate memories of all of their lived experiences.