IMPORTANT: Debate Topics

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    Okay, so Nah and I are looking into creating a debate-based event somewhat similar to events that RT has undergone in the past, but with a bit of a twist on it. Before we go into the specifics of the event and get it posted however, we would like to request your help.

    Our question to you, is what topics would you like to see debated in a Round Table event? Whether they have come up before or not doesn't matter, just throw any ideas you have at us.
     
    gimmepie said:
    Okay, so Nah and I are looking into creating a debate-based event somewhat similar to events that RT has undergone in the past, but with a bit of a twist on it. Before we go into the specifics of the event and get it posted however, we would like to request your help.

    Our question to you, is what topics would you like to see debated in a Round Table event? Whether they have come up before or not doesn't matter, just throw any ideas you have at us.
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    Some topics I believe would spark an interesting debate

    -Should you have the right to request to be euthanised?

    -Do you believe organised religion slowed the development of humanity?

    -Atoms and particles behave in a probabilistic way, but our brain is made of atoms and particles. So how can free will exist?

    -If every cell in our bodies gets replaced over 7 years, will you still be you in 7 years time? (Also called The ship of Theseus or Trigger's Boom)

    -Would your life be better or worse if you knew the day, time, and place that you were going to die?

    -Would you rather be insane in a functional society, or one of the people running a profoundly dysfunctional society?
     
    Something akin to Model United Nations would be fun to participate in, I think.
     
    Stuff dealing with health and the environment. Those seem applicable to most people and I think most people would have an opinion or some knowledge. So, topics could be:

    • climate change, what can be done to stop, slow, or adapt to it
    • GMOs and organic food
    • biodiversity / habitat loss / endangered species
    • food deserts / how people can be healthier / childhood obesity / other topic about improving the health of people
    • overpopulation / future of the human race
    • etc.
     
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