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  • This house supports Virelia's government assigning superpowers to individuals based on societal needs

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    In the near-future world of Virelia, advances in synthetic genetics and precision biochemistry have made it possible to safely and reliably grant individuals specific superhuman abilities at birth. These powers, such as enhanced strength, higher sensory abilities, or environmental adaptation, are designed to suit particular functions in society (e.g. telepathic coordination for emergency room staff). Currently, a very small number of people are randomly born with powers without government interference. However, thanks to newly developed state technologies, Virelia’s government now is faced with a choice to implement a system of state-assigned superpowers, where powers are given to individuals based on public utility metrics such as societal need, domestic security, and better economic outcomes. Under this new system, Virelia's government has control over the general characteristics of superpowers, as well as the quantity of superpowers allocated to individuals.

    Hart House Women and Gender Minorities Debating Tournament 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-02

  • This house opposes the Singapore Developmental framework

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    The Singapore developmental framework is the extensive focus of global research on the factors and conditions prerequisite to Singapore's perceived economic, socio-political, and technological success. It is heavily used as a point of comparison for developmental research done for third-world countries, e.g., in relation to traffic management, urban planning, public transportation, and etc.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as the Philippines, would prioritize investment in elite athlete development program over grassroots sports

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    Grassroots sports are community-focused programs designed to encourage widespread participation in physical activities, promoting inclusivity, health, and basic skill development among people of all ages and backgrounds. In contrast, elite athlete development programs concentrate on training and supporting highly talented individuals with specialized coaching, resources, and facilities to compete at national and international levels, aiming for peak performance and sporting excellence.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-02

  • This house supports the lying flat movement in developing countries

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    Lying flat is a social movement that began in China around 2021. It emerged as a passive form of resistance among young people who are against intense work culture. Faced with rising living costs and rigid social expectations, some individuals choose to disengage from traditional life milestones such as career advancement, home ownership, and starting a family. Instead, they opt for minimalist lifestyles focused on rest, autonomy, and personal well-being.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as Senator Risa Hontiveros, would politically detach herself from Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino

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    Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino made a strategic political move by joining the majority bloc in the Philippine Senate, aligning themselves with the current administration’s legislative agenda. In contrast, Senator Risa Hontiveros has chosen to join the minority bloc, positioning herself as part of the opposition.

    Grassroots Debate Open Pre-NDC 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-08-02

  • This house, as the CEO, would expand outside the region

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    You are the founder and CEO of Mediumm's Diner, a beloved regional restaurant chain known for its quality food, loyal customer base, and generous regional sponsorships. Recently, your business has been growing fast enough to allow an expansion outside your region, even having enough capital to open a location in the national capital. However, your financial advisors have cautioned that expanding beyond your region—while potentially profitable—would require shifting significant resources, attention, and focus away from your existing locations.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-08-02

  • This House prefers public interest models to venture-backed models in the development of educational technology for primary and secondary education

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    In public interest models of Educational Technology development, non-profit foundations, universities, multilateral organizations, or governments develop educational technology (e.g., DIKSHA in India, Indonesia's Teacher Independence Platform, UNICEF's Learning Passport, etc.). In venture-backed models, educational technology is developed by EdTech start-ups who raise money from private investors in exchange for equity (i.e. shares) with the goal of ensuring rapid growth and financial return.

    World Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Octofinals · 2025-08-01

  • This House supports the Second Wave of the Pink Tide

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    The Second Wave of the Pink Tide refers to the ongoing resurgence of support for left-wing populist leaders and political parties in Latin America. It began in 2018 with the election of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) in Mexico and has continued with the rise of leaders such as Luis Arce in Bolivia, Pedro Castillo in Peru, Alberto Fernandez in Argentina, Gustavo Petro in Colombia, and Gabriel Boric in Chile.

    World Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-01

  • This house supports the rise of patients self-advocating in medicine

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    Self-advocating encourages patients to make sure their issues are not dismissed by medical professionals. This includes doing your own research, asking for a second opinion, making sure doctors note down denying tests in your medical record, etc

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-07-26

  • This house regrets the dominance of communitarianism in leftist movements

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    Communitarianism is the recognition of common moral values and collective responsibility.

    Humanities Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-26

  • This house supports the disability rights movement's use of the social model of disability in their advocacy

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    The social model of disability views disability as stemming from communities, services and spaces that are not accessible or inclusive. In the social model of disability, it is society that places limits on a person, not their disability. This is as opposed to medical models of disability which situate the harms of disability in the features of the illness itself.

    Vivaatam Pre-ABP 2025 · Open Pre-Quarterfinals · 2025-07-26