Technology Debate Topics

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• Another reminders to the voters to keep note of the fact that my opponent has withdrawn from the debate so please do declare me as the winner.
• I would like the voters to note that my contender has not put up strong arguments regarding the topic and so please vote accordingly. Most of the rounds have been forfeited for no reason.

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• Thanks for the reply George! I have really enjoyed this friendly debate with you. As you mentioned there are multiple games like GTA V and Titanfall which are console exclusive (Until Jan 2015) but I think how much PC exclusive games far out-weight the amount of console…
• Hello George!You bring up quite good points, thought I would like to argue about the price of computers. You can buy a pretty decent PC for under $500 dollars, for instance the HP Chromebook 11 (Priced at $279) which you can find here: https://www.google.com...PCs have more…

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• Collaboration in editing encourages democratic principles
• Wikipedia models, in an accessible form, the process of knowledge creation through writing.

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• Firstly I would like to start off by refuting my opponents' points. "If you are using a windows PC right now, look at the tower, or the monitor... plastic right? If you're using a mac, look at the monitor, metal... Windows have just started using more metal to build their…
• Firstly I would like to start off by refuting some of my opponents' points: Firstly, they stated that Macs are higher quality. However, you can also get Windows PCs that have the same metal quality as a Mac. However, many people do not do this, and the reason is likely cost.…

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• But there are also many bullying occur in social media,and it has proven that social media bullying has a long permenant effect on the victims or even it's possible that can lead to severe effect such as suicide.There are 4,400 teen suicide each year.And social media also cause…
• I didn't say there is no positive effect that comes from social media.But there aren't so many good thing that comes from social media and sometimes bad outweighs good.Ofcourse social media make us wider connection but it also cause danger to society,Many criminal has use…

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• Even though mobile technology has impacted humans lives in some positive ways, they have also caused many tragic situations that, if humanity wasn't addicted to their phones, could have been avoidable. For instance, texting/email/talking on your phone while driving are a major…
• Mobile Technology creates problems in various situations in every day life. Those areas concern mental health, cancer, distractions, addiction, stress, cyber bullying, and social disorders. The use of cell phones and other mobile technology (iPads, iPods, tablets, laptops, etc)…

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• Proposition Summation
• Clarifies a Blurry Line Regarding the Legality of Fair Use

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• Alright. how about i make this clear. Windows is good for gaming and all that amazing stuff. Mac is better for graphics and if your an artist and all that graphic stuff. Windows is best suited for business. Alright. If your a graphic artist or even a kid and enjoy better…
• Ok, I've been a Mac family for years and i can tell you they are a MILLION times better than Windows. Now it also depends on your career. If your a designer or graphic head manager. Mac is for you. If your a businessman then Windows is for you. But if you are a 12-year old kid…

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• Though true, built in isn't always better. For some people, finding your own protection is the way to go because: 1) You don't have to pick a computer based on it's anti-virus software 2) When you pick a software, you also have the choice to remove it and/or replace it, wheras…
• Windows also has a firewall system which protects your computer from some issues, also, on Windows you can get security systams like Norton and AVG which provide more-than-satisfactory security. Also, Windows 8 a wide variety laptops are either touch-screen or 2-in-1…

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• I'm sorry, these aren't all my arguments. Intro As technology has evolved, mankind has made means of communication more convenient, efficient, and powerful. Thus, we have reached a new era of expressiveness, and that is why I affirm the resolution that, on balance, social…
• I affirm the resolution.

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• Why? If you don't like it stick with the current plan where you can have it or not have it. That, logically, makes it better for everybody because the people that like it can have it and the people that don't like it don't have to have it. Statistically speaking autocorrect is…
• Iphones should have the spell check feature because there are people that spell things wrong a lot of the time and the spell check is designed to correct people's work that they spell wrong. It is absoloutely pointless removing the feature because then you have 1 less option…

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• Violent video games can cause psychological disturbances
• Violent video games desensitise users

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• I do not think that technology is as good as we may think. Round I- Opening Statement Round 2- Your Argument Round 3- Rebuttals and Closing Statement I have already stated my opening statement above the rules.
• It may improve our lives, but it still destroys our ability to survive and thrive without phones, the Internet, or satellites. People need to learn to be independent of technology and rely on their brain and not Google. Technology, although convenient, is not as great as we may…

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• Violent computer games does ma children act brutal citizens since graphics and animation programs today allow computer programmers to develop far better graphics and animation effects that provide a realistic experience for video game players While this brings excitement to the…
• Teenagers who play violent video games over a number of years become more aggressive towards other people as a result, according to a new long-term study. Researchers said the study was the first to show a clear link between a sustained period of playing violent games and…

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• I never forfeited.
• Well moving on to round 5

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• To start with, I want to make some clarifications: social networking service: A social networking service is a platform to build social networks or social relations among people who, share interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections. * beneficial: Producing or…
• I am for social networking sites and I think that they are good for our society. Con must argue against. Acceptance first.

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• Go for it.

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• It COULD be, but the probability of that is low. The last time anything like that has happened was about 4 years ago, or so, when Manhunt 1 came out in England. BUT, games much worse(GTA) have come out since, and kids aren't going out and killing! And if a kid has a problem, no…
• Video games do not always contribute to obesity. Playing for about 2 hours a day isn't going to make you obese. Also, in the Wii's case, you actually move. Video games don't trigger a psychopath. They are actually used as a way for friends to communicate, and share time…

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• Tim Wu, the guy who coined the term "net neutrality," notes the importance of "differentiat[ing] sharply between the principle of network neutrality and a network neutrality law." This debate isn't about the principle of net neutrality. This debate is about whether the US…
• No one would propose that the U.S. Postal Service be prohibited from offering Express Mail because a "fast lane" mail service is "unfair," "undemocratic," or "bad for the economy." Yet that's exactly what net neutrality would do for Internet services. In a free and open market,…

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• In setting forth the affirmative case as to why music should be freely distributed on the Internet, I would like to make it clear that this is not an abstract debate. This debate is not about whether music is being freely downloaded on the Internet, but whether this should be…
• I understand the futility of trying to sway voters in the 4th round, but it is my role so I shall give the final word on this. I wish to restate the my arguments of the 3rd round and clarify any misconceptions anyone may have. As the 3rd round was itself a rebuttal, and did not…

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• You can't say like that. These sites have influenced our lives so much that people always read bools also only which saves their money. We can consult to doctors abroad through video chat. These sites are very helpful to us so we should see them as a good sign of the progress…
• But it is the question about those people who can have access to these sites. These sites provide many facilities to them. Students can make their own groups share educational information with each other. People van also communicate with their relatives, friends, etc., all…

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• See, PC's are actually much cheaper in the long run. It might cost 500-700 dollars for a good rig, but on Steam good quality games can be on sale up to 90% off, like the Summer and Winter sales can blow games out of the water in cheapness. 50 dollar games games for 15 bucks…
• I believe that PC's are superior to consoles, I await your response.

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• Many believe that Facebook Buying the rights to the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality head set will hinder the development of said head set. I will argue that this was a very beneficial business decision and can only help the development of the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality head set.…
• This is true Facebook will try to incorporate their own ideas into the Oculus Rift but isn't that the entire point of the Oculus rift developers kit? Every time someone creates a software intended to be used with the Oculus rift re they not at the core trying to incorporate…

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• Thank you very much for the quick change of arguments with no anger. :) Refutations "You are able to get other's tweets easily just by following them in twitter.But in facebook you must add the person as a friend to get their updates." This doesn't necessarily mean that it's a…
• You have clearly mentioned that Facebook is better than Twitter. I couldn't agree more. However, as you are on the negation side of the topic, "Facebook is better than Twitter," you are arguing the very opposite, stating that Twitter is better than Facebook. If you would like…

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• It is unfortunate that my opponent did not find the time to debate this issue. I am sure it is due to some unavoidable reason. I wish him best of luck with whatever he is occupied. This was not the way, I wanted to win this debate.
• My opponent has unfortunately forfieted. It is possible he is busy playing video games!Since this was 4 round debate, we still have at least one more round for debate - before we conclude in final round. I will extend all my arguments and wait for his response.

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• In my final round I would like to say that the challenger said that the kids would have to their homework later or fail the class, that's my point because they put it off until the last minute and the make up answers. I would like to say that the challenge agrees with phones…
• No i do not have a source but i used past experiences and common sence. 3rd question I think people play games on their phones because most of my classmates and friends are waiting to do homework the next day or at the last minute before school. 4th questions yes people can…

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• Before I started my final speech, I found a horrible mistake, our speech are not matching the position, so I need to correct it, Lemon_Lam is pro, and I am con, please the judge correct it in their mind. Firstly, flip phone don't have GPS, but I think kids is impossible that…
• Parent can give children a simple flip phone to contact with them and know where they are, not only smartphone can do this. The harmful imformation in smartphone will affect kids' mental development. Smartphone also cause health problems. The harm are too…

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• First of all about modern technology yes video games are a problem because they rot peoples brains and give bad influences like GTA is a horrible influence. There are bad words inappropriate scenes and it leads to suicide or killing and robbing other people. Not to mention alot…
• I believe that modern personal technology is more harmful than beneficial because most kids would rather stay on their phones, computers, or watch T.V. other than play a game, sport, or spend time with their families. Technology is also bad because of social media. Young kids…

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• I say that traffic lights (you know, those annoying things with the green, yellow and red changing lights on street intersections) need to be replaced, either with the old fashion rent-a-cop in the middle of the street to intelligently direct traffic, or an office were people…
• Let us now finish this like small children 1 - Time Efficiency. So if we actually look at your evidence, you support me! What a happy ending! Remember, my entire suggestion is "traffic lights must be replaced, either with the old fashion rent-a-cop in the middle of the street…

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• Kids really don't need mobile phones, I am pro (for.).
• 1. A home phone could have worked exactly the same. 2. Nice job stating that I did not say it was their own phone smart "Alec". 3. I don't use mobile phones, ever, and I'm still alive. 4. Cell phones are a distraction for kids and even teenagers. 5. The whole purpose of a phone…

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• Before I move onto refutations, I'd like to draw attention to the style the negations last argument adopted. Small chunks of arguments were taken, out of context of the larger argument. Those arguments were then either weakly refuted, called irrelevant despite it being brought…
• This debate is about what the Internet will become in the years to come; Whether it will remain an open platform for advancement, or a platform for the advancement of three or four large corporations and their partners. Let's look at the Verizon example given, they spent 18…

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• The con is now obviously confused. Very confused. He didn't both to read that I said that I am pro for social media in round 1. He is con meaning he is against social media. .. .. Yet he has provided no claims to his arguments, and only gave one liners. I have gave just a few…
• Con who against social media said "Social media lowers health risk" In that very statement, either it was an typo, or who knows, con basically said, anything that can be a health risk and harm you is lowered by social media which of course is arguing against himself at this…

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• As I stated in Round One, the child will have had previous instruction in good habits on the internet from their parents, as limits could be placed pre-age-13. The parents will be able to teach the child internet safety and time management such that when the parents decide they…
• My view is that teenagers (13+) should have unlimited, but monitored access to the internet. By monitored, I mean that parents can view activity for anything dangerous/illegal, but beside from that, they are allowed to freely browse. I will let my opponent begin the debate.

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• First of all, thank you for accepting the challenge of this debate. Hopefully, this will be an interesting topic to explore from both sides. I apparently need to clarify something, though - it was not my intent, in writing the topic as "We will eventually see the rise of AI" to…
• The possibility of artificial intelligence is intriguing at least in part due to the fact that we have so poor a grasp on the question of intelligence and "thinking" in general. What does it mean, really, to be "intelligent?" What is really going on when someone is "thinking?"…

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• Seriously, do you do this on purpose or what? You keep starting 5 round debates and then forfeiting every round! I am very annoyed. Why start a debate if your not going to finish it?

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• This debate is open to anyone who's willing to accept it. What the debate topic boils down to is that anonimity should be a fundamental right in -nearly every (there are exceptions)- situation. Anonimity is a part of freedom, it should be a basic human right.
• Good argument, contender. Of course, you could argue that the gift of anonymity could be used for crime and mischief. It's a fair point. But then again, what is thought of as evil to one person can be seen as good to another, and vice versa. Anonymity goes hand in hand with…

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• Social Networking sites are a tricky thing to debate because of the various pros and cons. I decided to take this debate on however. First off, many people are reunited through social networking site. Second, many people find life long companions through dating websites. Third,…
• I am neutral on the topic as well i did not feel to extend my point because I am not passionate on the topic. I believed you had good points so I said touche. Since both of us are neutral can we have a tie?

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• i am really really really sorry. I didn't mean to forfeit a round. Well here is my last point (i am going to have to make this short) 1. macs are popular because of Ipod. People don't usually buy a mac because it's too expensive like i said before.You get 2 choice. $400 pc or…
• I am very sorry to say but... IT'S THE MONEY STUPID! If you're got a lot of extra spare cash laying around that you don't care about, then by all means, buy a Mac. But if, like most of the world, you've got to work for a living, then you'll find that a PC's is far less…

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• I'm an atheist. However I am interested in Christianity concept, but only from philosophical point of view. It is hard for me to accept that there is a being, who has created us all and who probably would know what will happen to the humanity. Generally, I believe that God is…
• It is not really an issue with overcrowding, since with all those pros that people will receive, they probably will lose ability to think emotionally, ergo no love, no spontaneous growth of population. Population will grow only if it is required. Of course you are right, that…

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• Thanks to Con for his response; I will follow suit. Contention One: Connectivity I would apologise to my opponent if I have misquoted him out of context, however my round four response has not been touched. My opponent's response was based a lot on privacy; I conceded privacy…
• Thanking Con for his input; I'll respond.Contention One: ConnectivityMy opponent appears to have consented that Apple Messenger and Kik are beaten by Facebook; which is good! But my opponent argues that there are better SMS and E-mail services than the ones provided by…

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• According to the match.com commercials, one in every six relationships now starts online. May be not you, but most of them are afraid of hearing the answer, afraid of meeting new people. People become less social, and respectively less confident. It is easier to them to sit in…
• Nowadays the majority of people use the Internet almost every day. And sometimes we forget about the time, and sit in front of the screen the whole day. We forget about things we should do and other responsibilities. we watch short videos, funny pictures, read some unnecessary…

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• However, I am personally offended by the fact that he has used offensive language on me in the comments. I would also like to clear some things in this debate. My opponent has stated that there is no such thing as "The internet of things" However there clearly is as I have…
• First of all I would like to define the Internet Of Things as things such as devices or sensors other than computers, smartphones, or tablets that connect, communicate or transmit information with or between each other through the Internet. My framework for this debate is that…

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• Mac OS is better than the standard Windows OS.

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• "It was not related to the resolution, however. Therefore, it did not need to be debated." If a point is brought up in a debate, even by semantics, you must refute it. You refused to do so, therefore you have conceded it. "However I never stated that I could prove existence, I…
• Okay, thank you again for requesting I debate you on this topic. " When you asked for evidence of AI, you used the word 'always' in your plea for evidence. Not in all of them, of course, but in the ones you are debating." Never once did the word "always" come up in my debate…

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• I would first like to note that my argument on the second point can be found in the comments -- a technological error prevented this from appearing in the standard argument. However, Con has conveniently ignored a new comment appearing on his own debate. I'll reprint it…
• We have, as a society, become overdependent on technology. Most of the economic structure of the world is electronic. We read books on iPads, Kindles, Nooks, etc. , we write emails in lieu of most paper mail, and rely on telephones/cell phones to communicate with people. If all…

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• My opponent has forfeited our debate, I shall be waiting for his response the next round.
• "Microsoft makes no real computers (only tablets and software). " I think you might have misread the title of this debate. Anyways, I guess this has become a debate about computers too. Microsoft's Windows can be found in hundreds of other computers made by: HP, Dell, Razer…

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• south Korea has developed a semi-autonomous gun turret called the Samsung SGR-1. It can aim and select targets on its own, but needs a human to tell it it can shoot. It is currently deployed on the border with north Korea. There can be devastating effects, but these things can…
• In my opinion, LAWS are an effective way of stopping terrorism or other crimes in as short a time possible after they start or before they have even started. If a countrywide manhunt for a serial killer was happening and one of these weapons systems saw them, they would be able…

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• you just ruined it bro. you have destroyed the entire purpose of this debate
• really.they are always like:how do you use this new iphone six diamond edition

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• Hey Con, I'm giving the floor over to you. Please post what you have to say.
• Before I state my case, a big thank you to the Con for accepting! Good luck to you. ~Case~ I affirm: Autonomous robots should be given the ability to kill. I abide by the current definitions given. Contention 1: In warfare, the use of autonomous robots is more practical than…

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• In any case, the cost should be borne by the bankers who, if you remember, ripped the taxpayer off to the tune of trillions of dollars and used the cash to pay themselves huge bonuses as a reward for their greed and incompetence. (1) Moving on, I should like to make it clear…
• Have you ever been unnecessarily delayed queuing for beer vouchers at the hole in the wall? I bet you have. Unfortunately, wherever you live you are going to encounter the type of thoughtless, ignorant scumbags who allow massive queues to form behind them while they faff about…