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  • This House Would implement a weekly 'blackout day'

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    A 'blackout day' refers to a day where all social media sites, streaming services, TV, internet, radio, and similar technologies are inaccessible for personal, non-emergency use. For example, one would still be able to call hospitals and banks but would not be able to watch downloaded Netflix series

    Nordic Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-04-07

  • This house regrets the Indian Premier League.

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    The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a domestic cricket league in India. Since its inception in 2007, it has grown to become the largest cricket league in the world, attracting sponsorship that exceeds that of most national teams. Traditionally, cricket competition has been dominated by international events and national teams touring other countries, and has involved games lasting either five days or one day. The IPL popularized large-scale domestic cricket leagues, and is played in a shorter, three-hour format of cricket called Twenty20 (T20). Teams are allowed up to 4 international (non-Indian) players in their teams. Additionally, the IPL usually lasts 3-4 months, taking up a significant portion of the annual cricket calendar.

    HWS Round Robin 2025 · Round 2-A · 2025-04-05

  • This house believes that the Sidemen Tinder form of content has done more harm than good.

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    The Sidemen Tinder videos are some of the most popular content produced by the UK-based YouTube group Sidemen. These videos invite Women to swipe left or right on potential matches based on pickup lines, humour, or roasts. This has led to a large number of similar videos being created throughout multiple countries

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-04-05

  • This house believes that series like Middle-Ground have done more harm than good

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    Middle Ground is a series on YouTube, where polarising socio-political topics are discussed by people with vastly differing opinions. It incorporates gamified elements to discuss serious issues and reach agreements. An example of this is the ‘step forward mechanic” where participants physically move forward if they agree with the statement and stay back if they don’t.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-04-05

  • This house, as a teenager in a developed country, would practice radical self-discipline.

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    Radical self-discipline is the philosophy that one should abandon the comforts of the modern world to become disciplined. This involves (but is not limited to) a strict exercise regime, waking up early every day, cold showers, absence from social media, a diet devoid of comfort food, a renunciation of self-care culture.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-05

  • This house prefers that progressive journalists focus their efforts on working within and reforming mainstream news platforms, as opposed to establishing their own platforms.

    HWS Round Robin 2025 · Round 1-A · 2025-04-05

  • This house prefers that progressive journalists focus their efforts on working within and reforming mainstream news platforms, as opposed to establishing their own platforms.

    HWS Round Robin 2025 · Round 1-B · 2025-04-05

  • In functioning democracies dominated by a single political party, This House prefers that opposition parties frame their campaigns around moral character, rather than their specific policy platforms

    13th Zamboanga Debate Open · Novice Grand Finals · 2025-04-05

  • THPr that the 2028 US Presidential Elections will not be free and fair

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    For the purpose of this debate, a free and fair election is characterized by several key factors. It ensures that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate without intimidation or obstruction, and that their votes are counted accurately and impartially. Additionally, a free and fair election requires transparent processes, independent oversight, and equal access to media.

    MRU IV 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-05

  • In the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse, This House would establish a new society based on the principles of the "Noble Lie"

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    The "Noble Lie" is a political philosophy suggesting that the state can use propaganda to maintain social harmony and serve its interests. It posits that individuals hold a shared “noble” falsehood, and that society can only function if many people believe in such a lie.

    13th Zamboanga Debate Open · Grand Finals · 2025-04-05

  • This House, as the P-Pop Industry, Would adopt the J-pop Idol System over the K-pop Idol System

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    The K-pop Idol System focuses on perfection, performance, and global appeal, with idols undergoing years of rigorous training before debuting. Groups sign fixed-term contracts (typically 7 years), but renewal or disbandment varies. In contrast, the J-pop Idol System emphasizes personality and local fan engagement, with idols debuting young and improving on the job. Instead of fixed contracts, J-pop follows a “graduation system,” where members leave and are replaced, allowing groups to continue indefinitely.

    13th Zamboanga Debate Open · Round 1 · 2025-04-05