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  • This house would implement the Human method

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    Currently, within psychology, patients are given a diagnosis (e.g. Autism or depression) based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM. Subsequent treatment is based on this diagnosis. The "Human method" is a practice in psychology where patients are not given a diagnosis. Rather, the therapist looks at the patients pre-dispositions, background and behaviour to determine what the best treatment is.

    Amsterdam Open 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-11-30

  • This house regrets the memeification of mental health.

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    Internet memes, often called memes, are cultural elements spread online, like ideas, behaviors, or styles, mainly through social media. They're known for being easily parodied and reused in various contexts. Memefication refers to expressing specific ideals, emotions, or behaviors using the style or format of a meme.

    UCL Winter Schools Cup 2023 · Round 4 · 2024-11-25

  • This house supports the widespread adoption of iForgor

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    iForgor is a technology that allows individuals to permanently forget specific memories of their choosing. The procedure is conducted under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional, who ensures that users fully understand the risks and benefits. The technology has a 75% success rate, meaning complications can occur where the target memory may not be erased, and other memories might be altered or permanently forgotten instead. Only individuals aged 16 and above are permitted to use this technology. Its effects are irreversible

    Vietnam Middle School Debating Championship 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-11-23

  • The house opposes the "negative re-signification" standard.

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    In the context of reasonable romantic relationship terms, the norm of "negative reinterpretation" involves the strong establishment of negative associations with one's ex-partner and the interpretation of memories through an invariably detrimental lens, usually linked to an absolute severance of ties.

    Torneio Nacional de Debates 2024 · Rodada 4 · 2024-11-21

  • This house prefers to live in a world where the memories of the parents are inherited by the children.

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    For the purposes of this debate, the transmission of memories occurs at the moment of an individual’s parents' death. Only the memories directly experienced by the fathers and mothers are passed on, not the memories of grandparents or other ancestors.

    Torneio Nacional de Debates 2024 · Quartas de final · 2024-11-21

  • This house prefers to live in a world where the memories of parents are inherited by their children.

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    For the purposes of this debate, the transmission of memories happens at the moment of the individual's parents' death. Only the memories directly experienced by the fathers and mothers are passed on, and not the memories of grandparents or other ancestors.

    Torneio Nacional de Debates 2024 · Semifinal Novice · 2024-11-21

  • This house believes that true crime media does more harm than good.

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    True crime is a genre that explores real-life crimes, focusing on the events, investigations, and often the psychology behind the perpetrators and victims. It spans various formats, including books, documentaries, podcasts, and TV shows, and is based on actual cases.

    The Earlsfort Open 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-11-19

  • This House, as a young adult in a developed East Asian country, would embrace Bai Lan.

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    “Bai Lan” (摆烂), a Chinese internet slang term meaning “let it rot,” reflects a mindset among young people in China who feel disillusioned and overwhelmed by relentless societal pressures. These individuals consciously choose to opt out of the intense competition and high expectations imposed by society, stepping back from both societal and familial obligations. Rather than chasing what they view as unattainable success, they accept a life of minimal effort and disengagement.

    Cambridge IV 2024 · ESL Final · 2024-11-15

  • This house, as a child living in the developed world in the 21st century, yearns for the mines

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    According to the world bank, the incidence of child labour decreased from 25% to 10% between 1960 and 2003.

    CP Panda 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-11-12

  • This house would 'resurrect' their significant other

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    **You are a 30 -year-old who has recently lost their significant other to terminal cancer. A technology has recently been discovered that allows you to create an imitation of them as sentient AI. They would act and recall memories identical to your loved one. They would exist in a robot body indistinguishable from humans.**

    Athena: The Fundraiser Debate · Novice Semi-Finals · 2024-11-08

  • This House, as the scientist, would further their research to develop this as a medical procedure that will allow individuals to alter their morality.

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    **A small fold of tissue called the cingulate gyrus in the medial part of the brain is involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation. You are a scientist who has discovered that stimulation of this region with electric impulses can alter the decision making process to control aggressive behaviour, emotional responses, and in essence the human morality. **

    Athena: The Fundraiser Debate · Novice Finals · 2024-11-08

  • This House would pursue a career as a professional sports player

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    You are the child of a professional sports star who is considered the greatest of all time in their sport. You have shown aptitude and skill in the same sport, to the degree that you could sustain your own professional career.

    BDC-NSU Pro Ams 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-11-07

  • This House prefers a world where all individuals had access to their own life statistics.

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    ‘Life statistics’ is a technology that constantly tracks statistics about an individual's observable behavior and actions throughout their life. It requires no manual input or involvement from the individual and is consistently live, updating, and is aware of all actions an individual engages (e.g. time spent doing specific activities, number of instances an action has been done, and other trends in behavior).

    BDC-NSU Pro Ams 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-11-07

  • This house opposes children's media centred around dark themes* (e.g. illness, death, depression) *such as Bridge to Terabithia, Coraline, Coco

    LSE IV 2024 · Novice Finals · 2024-11-02