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  • This house opposes Philanthro-tainment.

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    Philanthro-tainment is a form of online content that is centered around charity work, including but not limited to giving money away to people, gameshow competitions, and social experiments. Prominent examples are MrBeast, ZHC Crafts, and VitalyzdTV.

    UT MARA Interschool Debating Championship 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-08-17

  • This house believes that left wing criticism of liberal NGOs for failing to be intersectional brings more harm than good

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    Recently, there has been a rise in left-wing criticism of liberal NGOs for failing to be intersectional.<br><br>Some examples include: the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights group, facing criticism for insufficient diversity in its workforce; and the American Civil Liberties Union, facing criticism for failing to prioritise free speech rights for specific minority groups.

    Glasgow European Universities Debating Championships 2024 · Round 6 · 2024-07-31

  • This house, as a major animal advocacy group, would prioritize efforts to improve the lives of mammals with high cognitive abilities (e.g. pigs and cattle in farms, dogs in shelters) over focusing on improving the welfare of more abundant, less intelligent animals (e.g. fish, chickens).

    Pre-EUDC Challenge 2024 Mini · Round 2 · 2024-07-20

  • This house, as an altruistically minded graduate from a reputable university, would follow the earn-to-give model instead of working to maximize social good

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    The "earn-to-give" model is a philosophy that suggests the best strategy for people who want to create a change in the world is to earn a substantial income and then donate a significant portion of it to cost-effective charities. On the other hand, work that maximizes social good focuses on how you can create a positive impact on people through social entrepreneurship, working in non-profit organisations etc.

    Thistle Cup Pre-WSDC 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-06-28

  • This house, as an altruistically minded graduate from a minority community, would follow the earn-to-give model instead of working to maximize social good

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    The "earn-to-give" model is a philosophy that suggests the best strategy for people who want to create a change in the world is to earn a substantial income and then donate a significant portion of it to cost-effective charities. On the other hand, work that maximizes social good focuses on how you can create a positive impact on people through social entrepreneurship, working in non-profit organisations etc.

    De La Salle Pre-UADC 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-05-03

  • This house regrets the rise of MrBeast

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    <p>James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, known professionally as MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, credited with pioneering a genre of YouTube videos that centers on expensive stunts and challenges, and giving away money.</p>

    University of Waterloo HST 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-04-27

  • This house prefers a world where people who care about creating change in the world follow the 'earn to give model' instead of 'working to maximize social good'.

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    The **"earn-to-give model"** is a philosophy/movement that suggests the best strategy for people who want to create a change in the world is to earn a substantial income and then donate a significant portion of it to cost- effective charities. On the other hand, **"work that maximizes social good"** focuses on how you can create a positive impact on people through your work in various ways, such as social entrepreneurship or working in non-profit organizations. Usually, those working to maximize social good choose sectors that are less profitable and earn less money than the earn-to-give model.

    Princeton Online World Schools Tournament · Round 6 · 2024-04-19

  • This house would redistribute all donations to charities to the best charitable organizations as identified as determined by this algorithm.

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    A computer algorithm evaluates global charities using a comprehensive set of criteria. These criteria include effectiveness, transparency, and impact. The algorithm then ranks these charities to identify those that are most effectively addressing urgent and significant issues affecting vulnerable populations.

    NTU DC 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-03-12

  • In the initial phase following a disaster, This house would ban all forms of volunteer support for the affected areas from the private sector, including both individuals and organizations. *For the purpose of the debate, volunteer support does not include monetary donations and financial contributions

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    Following the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024, the local government of Ishikawa Prefecture appealed to the general public to refrain from volunteer activities, citing concerns that volunteer visits could cause traffic congestion, potentially hindering the transportation of supplies and relief efforts, as well as the risk of secondary disasters from aftershocks. A similar appeal was made by the Japanese government. On social media, there was wide spread discussion advocating for the restraint of volunteers, with criticism directed at those who too readily visit the affected areas.

    HPDU Shikoku Kyushu Open 2024 · R3 · 2024-03-09