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  • This house believes that societies should aspire to drastically reduce working hours rather than integrate and optimize human labor

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    In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that advances in productivity would eventually allow humans to work as little as 15 hours per week. Nearly a century later, despite major technological progress and the emergence of artificial intelligence, average working hours in many countries remain largely unchanged. With the growing capability of AI to perform complex cognitive and physical tasks, societies now face a choice: to use these advancements to reduce the human burden of labor — potentially restructuring economic life around leisure and non-work pursuits — or to further integrate humans into increasingly efficient, data-optimized systems of work.

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-10

  • This House Believes That come-up kids should sever ties with their socio-economic background

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    A “come-up kid” refers to a young adult who grew up in a disadvantaged and impoverished neighbourhood, often facing limited resources, underfunded schools, and social hardship. Through personal resilience and academic intelligence, come-up kids have overcome these barriers and graduate from reputable universities with honours.

    Liverpool IV 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-05-10

  • This house prefers a model where children of expatriates enrol into local schools rather than to 'Foreign System Schools' (FSSes)

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    Presently, the Singapore government focuses on maintaining a core set of 'Foreign System Schools (FSSes)' (also known as International Schools) that are catered for expatriates and have separate curriculum from local schools. Local students are typically not allowed to enter these schools, and expatriate students are usually not enrolled into local schools. These schools typically have an international curriculum (such as IB) as compared to the Cambridge examination system, and a strong international brand name. Examples are Dulwich International School (DIS) and Tanglin Trust School (TTS).

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-10

  • This house regrets the rise of 'Normlessness' in parenting

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style=""><span style="text-align: justify;">Normlessness in parenting refers to an approach where there is a no clear, consistent expectations, rules, or behavioral norms provided to children. It is characterized by an environment where children have significant freedom to determine their own values, boundaries, and choices, without a strong guiding structure from parental figures. For example, no imposition of limits behind screentime and social media presence.</span></div></div></div>

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-05-10

  • This house would offer substantial incentives for citizens who choose to shrink themselves to mitigate climate disaster

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    Shrinking, also known as downsizing, refers to a technological process where humans are physically reduced in size to a fraction of their original stature (e.g., around 10cm tall). The process is permanent and safe which reduces an individual's ecological footprint by over 99% — including lower consumption of food, water, energy, and physical space.

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-05-10

  • This house, as the employee, would resign.

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    You are living through what commentators have called "The Great Stay". This is a period following the pandemic where many workers feel dissatisfied with their jobs but choose not to resign. Unlike during The Great Resignation, current conditions are shaped by economic uncertainty, widespread layoffs, and strong competition for limited roles. You are an employee who feels disengaged. Your work lacks meaning, growth, or recognition. You no longer go above and beyond, and have adopted what is often described as "quiet quitting." You perform your duties at the minimum acceptable level, keeping your job but without enthusiasm. Your job is not toxic or abusive, but it feels draining and directionless. Financial obligations, a lack of savings, and fear of long-term unemployment make it difficult to leave. Assume that you a typical period for a successful job search will take around 6 - 12 months.

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-10

  • This house supports the increased adoption and focus on microcredentials as opposed to the current focus on traditional degrees

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    In recent years, universities, and employers have increasingly embraced modular credentialing — short, skill-specific courses (often online or asynchronous) that can be "stacked" toward a larger qualification or used independently for employment. These often align closely with industry needs and are seen as more flexible and cost-effective than traditional degrees. Examples of this include Micromasters, or Work Study Degrees (WSDeg). In contrast, traditional degree programs typically involve full-time, multi-year study across a broad curriculum. They emphasize disciplinary depth, critical thinking, and campus-based socialization.

    SMU Hammers 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-10

  • This house prefers a world where the "Algorizzm" exists.

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    The "Algorizzm" is an innovation that matches you to the person you are most compatible with in the entire world with perfect accuracy, including their name and contact information. The "Algorizzm" is mandatory to use by everyone in the world, however it is up to individuals whether they will reach out to their soulmate.

    Ridge 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-09