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  • In partnerships without equal affection, this house would prefer to be the more loving one in a relationship

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    A pegged currency is one in which the exchange rate between two currencies is fixed to a set rate (ex. the Danish krone (DKK) is pegged to the euro at a central rate of 746.038 kroner per 100 euro, with a 'fluctuation band' of +/- 2.25 per cent). A government maintains a peg by buying and selling foreign reserves to ensure a set price. A floating exchange rate is one in which the relative exchange rate of currencies is determined entirely by the supply and demand of the currency on the open foreign exchange market. The Canadian dollar was previously pegged to the US dollar from 1962 to 1970

    Chancellor's Cup 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-11-08

  • This house regrets the glorification of the 'authentic self'

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    For the purposes of the debate, the 'authentic self' is characterised by the belief that being unapologetically yourself, expressing your views, and prioritising your personal well-being, regardless of the situation, is the right and best way to live your life.

    Cambridge Intervarsity 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-11-08

  • This House Prefers Legal Formalism over Legal Realism when interpreting laws.

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    Legal formalism holds that law is a set of coherent and autonomous rules, and that its correct application depends on a strict interpretation of the letter of the law, without considering social, political, or economic factors. Legal realism holds that law cannot be separated from social and political realities, and that judges inevitably make decisions influenced by context, practical consequences, and social values.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-07

  • This House Prefers Legal Formalism over Legal Realism when interpreting laws

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    Legal formalism holds that law is a set of coherent and autonomous rules, and that its correct application depends on a strict interpretation of the letter of the law, without considering social, political, or economic factors. Legal realism holds that law cannot be separated from social and political realities, and that judges inevitably make decisions influenced by context, practical consequences, and social values.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Semifinals Novice · 2025-11-07

  • This House, as Kvothe, would face the invaders as a diplomat rather than a warrior.

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    You are Kvothe, once a celebrate general, and still regarded as one of the best warriors/strategists in the world. Thirty years ago, your orders led to a civilian massacre, a trauma you erased from your memory with the help of an ancient god. 30 years later you are a controversial diplomat scorned as a hypocrite, who has been struggling in uniting different kingdoms for years. Now, as a powerful overseas nation invades, that forgotten massacre violently returns to your mind, forcing you to choose between uniting the kingdoms as a diplomat or taking up your sword as a warrior once more.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-11-07

  • This House Regrets the rise of the cultural obsession with uncovering one's "true self"

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    The modern cultural obsession with uncovering one's true self refers to the growing emphasis in contemporary society on discovering and defining a supposedly authentic inner identity. This trend is visible in the popularity of therapy and self-help practices aimed at self discovery, personality frameworks (e.g., Myers-Briggs Enneagram), tracking apps, online micro- identities and similar introspective tools.

    Santa Fe Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-07

  • This house prefers Disney optimism to Ghibli optimism

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    For the purpose of this debate, there are two tropes in children's media. "Disney optimism" presents a world with clear good and evil characters wherein good always triumphs. "Ghibli optimism" presents a world with no true evil.

    Cambridge WGM 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-11-07

  • THR the valorisation of "exclusive authentic intimacy” as the core value of romantic relationships.

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    Authentic intimacy refers to a very deep, personal emotional and physical closeness. Among other things it involves being fully open, honest, and vulnerable, showing your fears and desires without hiding.

    Cambridge WGM 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-11-07

  • This house Prefers a world where the 'Santai' culture is widespread

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    ‘Santai’ culture or ‘chill out’ culture is a culture that originates from Indonesia. It prioritizes one's personal relaxation, easygoing approach to life that values emotional well-being, flexibility, and social harmony. It often involves a more fluid sense of time, taking things lightly, and a preference for minimizing stress and conflict.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-11-04

  • This house predicts that human nature will save us from climate change

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    "Save" here refers to humanity avoiding the most terrible and irreversible impacts of climate change (including but not limited to: permanent desertification, extreme temperature change effects, mass extinction, etc)

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-04

  • Under the veil of ignorance, This house prefers to live in the 6ix

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    In the fictional nation of Canaduh, two cities exist— Raincouver and the 6ix. In Raincouver, every single person lives a minimalist and safe but somewhat dull and predictable life with all of their base needs taken care of. There is no social or economic inequality, and no person is better off than another. In the 6ix, strong disparity exists within the socioeconomic hierarchy, and inhabitants face greater risk, but the city culture is far more vibrant and exciting, and much larger opportunities for advancement and fulfilment exist.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-11-04

  • This house opposes the focus on colonial determinism in Philippine academia.

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    Determinism is the view that all events/situations at a given point in time are determined completely by previously existing causes. Colonial determinism refers to the notion that conditions within postcolonial countries are entirely determined by their colonial past.

    Parliamate British Parliamentary 2025 · Highschool Finals · 2025-11-01