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  • This house believes that delulu is the solulu

    Infoslide

    "Delulu is the solulu" is a slang phrase, primarily used by Gen Z and in online communities, that means "delusional thinking is the solution". It's a playful way of saying that having a positive, optimistic, and even unrealistic outlook can help you achieve your goals or cope with challenges.

    Prague Debate Spring 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-14

  • As church leaders, This house would preach Christian Universalism in communities where Christianity is declining.

    Infoslide

    In classical Christian teachings, the forgiveness of sins relies on a human’s ability to repent and includes the concept of “eternal hell” where sinners are eternally punished for their sins. On the flip side, a theological interpretation called Christian Universalism emerged with the doctrine that all sinful and alienated human souls will ultimately be reconciled to God's divine love and mercy, and the concept of hell is not eternal if you are willing to correct yourself.<br>

    Kalimantan Open Debate 2024 · Semifinal · 2025-07-13

  • This house prefers a world where individuals believe circumstances are a result of their own actions rather than the result of chance

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    In Pokemon: The Movie, Mewtwo states: 'I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant - it is what you do that determines who you are.'

    Hart House Summer Open 2025 · Junior Finals · 2025-07-12

  • The council regrets the invalidation of emotions and intuition.

    Infoslide

    Relying on intuition is often viewed negatively, especially in Western countries that have prioritized analytical thinking over the past few decades. The general perception is that humans have transitioned from thinking that is considered primitive, magical, and based on religious beliefs to more analytical and scientific methods. In this view, emotions and intuition are often regarded as inappropriate methods and even seen as a threat.

    Lomba Debat Bahasa Indonesia 2024 · Grand Final · 2025-07-10

  • This council supports intellectual banality as a key principle in the academic approach.

    Infoslide

    The translation of the text is as follows: Intellectual banality, in this debate, is defined as a principle that states the practices and habits of academia should make intellectual discourse (e.g., debates, lectures, academic forums) and academic products (e.g., journals, theses, dissertations, papers, etc.) more banal, meaning simple and easily understood by the general public, both in terms of substance and communication.

    Lomba Debat Bahasa Indonesia 2024 · Round 5 · 2025-07-10

  • This house opposes nostalgia

    Infoslide

    Nostalgia is the romanticization of past experiences related to individuals, places, experiences and atmosphere that have been experienced. nostalgia can occur in various aspects from individuals, groups to politics

    National English Debate UICC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-10

  • This house, As an average corporate worker, W accept the offer

    Infoslide

    "Severance is a fictional procedure that splits one's memory into two streams of consiousness, essentially becoming two people. It is used by the fictional company Lumos for their corporate employees. Once an employee clocks in, they become their 'work self' , gaining back the memories of their previous work days and losing the memories of their 'personal self'. Vice versa for when they clock out. Lumos has offered you a job offer with a liveable wage only if you undergo the Severance Procedure."

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Finals-Junior · 2025-07-07

  • This house, as a financially desperate player, would have chosen to return to the game after the initial vote to leave.

    Infoslide

    In Squid Game, after witnessing the deadly nature of the first game, players are given a chance to vote on whether the Game should continue. A majority votes to end the Game, and the players are released back into the outside world. However, many of them later choose to return voluntarily, citing reasons such as poverty, debt, lack of opportunity, or desperation.

    Summer Debate Symposium 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-07-06

  • That we believe that the morally righteous choice is for the man to save the baby

    Infoslide

    A man enters a burning building on the verge of collapse. He sees a 25 year old mother and her only child, a newborn baby. Both are strangers to him. He can certainly rescue either the mother or her baby, but not both.

    South China Australasian Intervarsity Debate Championships 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-06

  • This house believes that Victor Frankenstein should have created a bride for his monster.

    Infoslide

    In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein creates a creature who becomes violent and vengeful after being rejected by society. At one point, the creature demands a female companion (a "bride") so he can live peacefully away from humanity. Victor begins the task but destroys the bride before completion, fearing the consequences of creating a second being.

    Summer Debate Symposium 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-06

  • This house prefers a minimal state to a modern welfare state

    Infoslide

    In a minimal state, a government's role is exclusively to protect property rights and people's physical security. Beyond this, such a state would not intervene in people's lives, or provide any public services.

    Auckland IV 2024 · Grand Final · 2025-07-05

  • This House, as Lila, would surrender and destroy the Hero Gem to stop the terrorist from seizing control of the city

    Infoslide

    Lila is the youngest child of her family of super heroes that have the power of flight and super strength. Their identities are hidden from the public and they live in a 3rd world South East Asian Country. Her older brother, older sister, and parents gain these powers through the Hero Gem which is the only one of its kind. A terrorist group is threatening to kill 100 hostages and seize control of the government. They are demanding Lila and her family to destroy the Hero Gem which would make them lose their powers. In exchange, the terrorists won't carry out their devious acts. If the demand isn’t followed, the hostages and civilians will be killed, the power supply to the city will be cut off, and trade routes that supply essential materials will be blocked to seize control of the city.

    5th Mindanao Novice Cup · College Semifinals · 2025-07-05

  • This House, as the principled person, will estrange themself from the best friend

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    You are a principled person who prioritizes truthfulness, reliability and faithfulness in your actions and relationships. One day, you find out that your best friend is cheating on his partner.

    5th Mindanao Novice Cup · High School Finals · 2025-07-05