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  • In times of global pandemic, This house would allow scientists to violate medical ethics codes for the purpose of finding a cure, conditional on the subject of the experiment consenting to the treatment

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    Medical ethics bounds scientists with strict guidelines regarding human experimentation including but not limited to: (1) acting in the best interest of the patients, (2) doing no harm to the patients and (3) ensuring that the risks of the side effects on the patients are far outweighed by the benefits.

    Prague Debate Spring 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-07-11

  • That we prefer all human genome editing experiments to be approved by the WHO rather than domestic regulatory bodies.

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    In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) constructed strict recommendations on institutional, national, regional and global governance mechanisms for human genome editing (e.g. the establishment of a database of all ongoing clinical trials involving human genome editing). The WHO recommendations were a consequence of the He Jiankui controversy, involving the unprecedented and unregulated birth of twin "designer babies". Currently, experiments on human genome editing do not require WHO approval, and are instead overseen by domestic laws and regulators (e.g. the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in the UK).

    Jakarta Australasian Intervarsity Debate Championships 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-07-01

  • This house supports the use of the Emotion Regulator.

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    The Emotion Regulator is a wearable device that uses advanced neural stimulation technology to monitor and adjust the user's emotional state in real-time, ensuring emotional stability. It can modulate a range of emotions and users have the ability to customise the settings to their preferences.

    St Andrews Pre-EUDC 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-07-01

  • That we prefer all human genome editing experiments to be approved by the WHO rather than domestic regulatory bodies.

    Infoslide

    In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) constructed strict recommendations on institutional, national, regional and global governance mechanisms for human genome editing (e.g. the establishment of a database of all ongoing clinical trials involving human genome editing). The WHO recommendations were a consequence of the He Jiankui controversy, involving the unprecedented and unregulated birth of twin "designer babies". Currently, experiments on human genome editing do not require WHO approval, and are instead overseen by domestic laws and regulators (e.g. the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in the UK).

    Jakarta Australasian Intervarsity Debate Championships 2024 · ESL Semifinals · 2024-07-01

  • Assuming feasibility, This house would wire all humans with synesthesia.

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    Synesthesia is a phenomenon that causes sensory crossovers, such as tasting colors, feeling sounds or seeing emotions. Some people describe it as having “wires crossed” in their brain because it activates two or more senses when there's only a reason for one sense to activate.

    Saigon Debating Championship 2024 - Eng · Round 5 · 2024-06-16

  • This house believes that the state should ban the research, production, and use of moral enhancement drugs

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    In the recent years, scientists have discovered various chemicals in the brain that influence people's moral behavior. There is now a significant amount of research being conducted to develop "moral enhancement drugs" that can modify the levels of these chemicals. These drugs have been found to increase individuals' empathy and altruistic behavior, as well as their ability to resist societal pressures that conflict with their personal and ethical beliefs.

    2nd Butuan Intervarsity · Open Grandfinals · 2024-06-14

  • This house supports the revival of TCM

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    In 1954 the Chinese Ministry of Health (CMoH) began a series of programmes to revive and study the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China. Examples of TCM include herbal medicine and acupuncture. The field has not been extensively researched before, with some practices described as psuedoscientific and dangerous.

    Northern Region Interschool Debate Championship 2024 · Open Quarterfinals · 2024-06-08

  • This house supports the use of scientific shortcuts for medical crises

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    Scientific shortcuts are methods that are conducted without a series of studies nor research. These practices are becoming more common in the medical industry as medical researchers and/or scientists desperately seek a cure or a solution to address urgent medical concerns, even with the risk of unknown side effects. (i.e., the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic)

    North Luzon British Parliamentary · Novice Semifinals · 2024-06-08

  • This House regrets humanity's obsession with anti-senescence

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    Anti-senescence is the field of research focused on slowing down or preventing the natural decline associated with aging cells, potentially leading to a longer healthspan and/or more youthful aesthetics.

    NUDC 2024 Tingkat Nasional · Round 4 · 2024-05-26

  • This House supports the recognition of traditional medicine practices as a formal field in the scientific study of medicine

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    Traditional medicine practices are diverse, historically-developed systems of healthcare that rely on nature-based medicines, dietary therapy, and manual techniques (e.g. acupuncture, cupping, kerokan) to prevent and treat illnesses. These practices are rooted in cultural beliefs and passed down through generations.

    NUDC 2024 Tingkat Nasional · Octofinals · 2024-05-26