Technology Debate Topics for Students — page 8

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• Thank you for posting your contentions. I will proceed to refute all ten.Also, as to your definition, just to avoid semantics, the word "bad" is not in the resolution. Bad is an adjective. We are talking about harm and good. Which ever side presents more harm or more good…
• Let us begin! I agree on your definition.Rounds1. Acceptance2. Arguments (no clash)3. Clash4. Clash and ConclusionContentions1. Facebook can boost self-esteem[1]. Facebook profiles are self-affirming and getting looks improves our sense of self-image and self-worth. Read the…

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• In response to your point that consciousness is created by chemicals. You are simply explaining the physical aspect of consciousness, but how exactly does this translate to consciousness? Chemicals can influence the way we feel but I do not think they can explain how it feels…
• My opening argument is written in round one. New to this debate thing. Please respond to this as the second round debate point.

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• your mother is my father.
• milona

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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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• Sorry, For not answering quic, since, i dint saw your arguments. well my argument is that Linux user have more computer nowledge, in that case they know how to protect their self from getting a virus. As well linux has less users, making this inactivity for programmers to…
• First, of all- Im Francisco Daniel and this is going to be my first english debate ever, so its gonna be hard to me, because my English is no that good, Thanks :). Many people say : 1. You can't get a virus on GNU/Linux OS. 2. Linux doesnt need Antivirus Software. 3. There is…

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• Sensory ExperienceMy opponent makes an interesting point about paper being potentially hazardous. Conversely, e-book devices are made of plastic which can be just as hazardous. [1]FeaturesMost of the features on reading devices are similar to those that we use when we are on…
• There are two ways in which we can gauge the superiority of one form of media over the other. The first is the effects of the individual. The second is the effects on humankind as a whole. I will attempt to express how books are more valuable than e-books under both of these…

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• I duly respect the words of my opponent. As said by my con ,"Technology has advanced the human race as whole". Yes the race is advancing from the scratch ,but the fact is not false that this advancement is leading to many problems like climate change,population explosion and…
• Yes the techs have made us cattle who are following the same path of getting a 'like' .From evolution we got tech and now our condition is deteriorating!! Its well said one cannot resist it but it also creates a loophole for the unsocial people who are craving for destroying…

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• WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TACKLE CYBERBULLYING? The opposition has stated that "By putting the power to halt the cyber bully's attacks in the victim's hands" will halt cyber bullying. That is the status quo, however when i pressed my argument it has been greatly misinterpreted.…
• My opponent plays down the danger of cyberbullying and says the current system deals with the serious threats however I want to defend the social outcasts, the people who don't get noticed. Now onto my substantive, I've defended the common people however now I need to protect…

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• As I said, we have the technology to prevent power outages. What I meant was simple batteries and a generator, which keep the power running even when the electric network is experiencing a power outage. I need to clear out the internet argument as well; the machine would have a…
• The cost of upkeeping AI of this nature wouldn't be different from upkeeping a server farm. The money could be easily acquired, for example from the salaries of parliament members. We have the technology to prevent any kinds of technical failures, such as power outages. These…

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• Con is correct that cars from the past were lighter, and keeping our vehicles light is a big factor in keeping them safe and efficient. Airbags don't weigh very much (5 lb/per) so I'm not sure why they were brought up, but traction-control and anti-lock brakes probably do.…
• Modern autos, on the whole, are one of the low-points of American society. Sure, we need them for transportation (because of unbridled urban sprawl from profit-driven urban-planning as opposed to planning based on scientific tenets and environmental stewardship), but really...…

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• Since I've already addressed your points and I'm fairly busy, I'll just address the new points you've made. [quote]=== REBUTTAL === 1) That Facebook's ban "violates human rights" No, it doesn't. Looking at the two most relevant documents used - the UN Declaration and the US…
• Thank you for accepting. I'll begin by making my case. 1) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the American Bill of Rights, and almost every bill of rights in a first world country states that all persons have the right to freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom…

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• Apple is better than Samsung because they have made it easy to use and the industrial design is better and plus it is much simple, not over the top.
• Samsung had copied Apple. Apple is better as Samsung has been copying it all the time. You can clearly see how Samsung has completely based it's products on Apple's iPhone, iPad, and even iPod. Apple products don't glitch and they work much faster than Samsung's Products. Has…

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• Speaking about your point one, if you talk about it pragmatically it is true that the parents can use software to protect their children but there are many parents who are very ignorant about such things and do not use any kind of software. Right now the more commonly used…
• Advertisement on the internet needs to be strictly regulated, Since there are a lot of advertisement on the internet which promote pornography and similar types of things such as dating sites etc. we all know that internet is very common and almost everyone uses it. Now imagine…

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• The internet allows political dissidents to communicate, organize, and grow a grassroots movement.
• The internet promotes the free flow of information both in and out of a country, which is essential for a truly free democracy.

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• I still strongly believe in the protection of information. What my opponent failed to realize is that the US government, while not having the best security in the world, seen through the attacks China has placed on us, has some of the best technology. We have traced back hacks…
• American business, American trade secrets, American military tactics, Americans personal life are all at stake. America has been hacked, and is not able to do anything about it because the information is stolen. The hacker: China. They have stolen information from America for…

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• Reducing currently illegal activity.
• Reducing cyberbullying.

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• I don't play fortnite, Its full of Indians which means u are indian. Illuminati confimed. Do you brain?
• I have beaten Dota 3

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• lol i didn't mean to fortify the round. Viral videos should be banned because they are a waste of time and that people should be doing much more important things , and most viral videos are inappropriate for most children, they have no benefits what so ever. same with Youtube

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• Con has failed to continue this debate and explain as to why social networking is bad. Therefore I have explained in great amount why it is good. Thanks for the debate!
• Con has failed to prove his/her point.

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• Thank you very much for your final argument. I will now conclude the debate by rebutting your points, and finishing up with a conclusion, so lets begin shall we. You mean to tell me that I should go to Ireland, stand in line for an hour, and pay my admission, to look at a glass…
• Thank you for your wonderful speech. Before I move onto my speech, I will first refute and rebut a few points of my opponents. First off my apologies if you are part of the generation that didn't grow up with technology, but what I am stating is since the people growing up with…

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• You have right to defend yourselves from malicious calls/people. But the means by which you are defending is not correct. In your process of defending, you are exposing phone numbers of other people to hackers.In 2013, hacker group called Syrian Electronic Army hacked…
• Con has said that'Truecaller requiring the user to give them their phonebook and details is not relevant to the debate'. It is very much relevent to the debate. It is the primari reason for which I have started the debate.Con said -Using the app could not be unethical to…

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• 1. Mejorar la colaboraci�n 2. Aprovechar las capacidades "tecnol�gicas" de los alumnos. 3. Mantener a los profesores actualizados 4. Integrar nuevas competencias en el curr�culo

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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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• Alright I see where you're going with this. You stated, "Mobile texting is a dying communication medium. IM is faster, cheaper, and easier to have a conversation with. Its the way of the future." I have a chart to prove how drastic a change from being on the computer to talk…
• Texting is now IMing on the go. Simple, fast reliable and fun. It's done all around the world such as Philippines and Lebanon. Kids, Teens and Adults all use this form of communication. Im all for this because I love to text. I'd rather Text someone than talk on the comuter,…

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• "The majority of youtube's videos contain (in my opinion) 10% reflection of the video, and 90% arguments over things completely unrelated. " This is merely opinion. You stated it yourself. Thus, you cannot prove it with valid evidence. "Is this what Youtube was created for? I…

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• I apologize for forfeiting the last round. Con has forfeited the round as well, so I will provide a small argument. In first world countries, specifically America, technology has become a striving factor of obesity and laziness throughout the country, Now I realize that other…

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• For my third and final round post, I will simply indicate that my opponent has not responded to any of the points I raised nor did he attempt to rebut my points. Thus, all of his points have fallen. I strongly urge a ballot in negation of the resolution. Thank you.
• I will now proceed to rebut my opponent's contentions. Before I begin, note that I am referring to my opponent as Pro, even though he is marked as Con. I believe this is an accident on my opponent's part, as he states that "technology stops people from having a stimulated…

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• But the problem of sensitivity still exists when you intend to press the overview button twice you may touch the other nearby buttons causing unrelated results to occur. And this may make most of people nervous.
• Task switcher in iPhone helps in time management when you"re in a meeting for example where you need "Quick access" to your pertaining Apps in order to make quick decisions or say your opinion quickly. On the other hand, where some people use an Android OS the whole process…

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• For my last rebuttal, I'd like to begin by apologizing, I cannot figure out where I heard that the iPhone 8 had the A10 and 8 Plus had the A11, but I realize now that was incorrect. I understand that we are "moving ever closer to a cable-free world", but a headphone jack is a…
• Your response was not too long and it was very thought out; you make a very convincing argument! I just want to clarify, I'm not calling the company a scam, I actually enjoy some of their products, though overpriced. I am referring to their business practices specifically with…

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• Personal note: Your misrepresentation of my claims is growing tiresome. It's obvious you're not even attempting to understand my perspective, merely looking for thing to attack. What was a debate in my mind is now just another argument. Oh well, par for the course. C/R 1:Your…
• Claim 1: How does a populace form consensus in your world? I simply cannot imagine debate not being included, except among maybe a completely homogeneous population. We are not ants, opinions differ even with the same dataset, debate is required. I pointed this out to show how…

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• Social Media is a great way to communicate...you have to use it appropriately though.
• The Internet is a web of information, and social media is no exemption. A report by Globe and Mail indicated that social media is actually making kids smarter. Aside from improved social skills, social media can also help improve cognitive abilities, like problem solving…

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• I'm no Luddite. But not device dependant. Approximate evolutionary timeline: First ancestors. 6.5 million years ago. First humans. 250 thousand years ago. First awareness. of electricity. 5000 years ago. First electrical experiments. 2500 years ago. First proper battery. 200…
• Hi JP1016. (S.E.M.D)....Sentient Electromechanical Devices. Good first round. I cannot deny anything you've stated. But what I see with my own children (29 & 31 years of age). Is a dependence on modern communication devices. Challenge them to switch their phones off for a day…

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• Communication, Business, Politics, Social interactions, Nearly every aspect of our lives has been affected by the internet. But for better, Or worse? I'm here to say that the internet has hurt both the millennials and the natives (whatever we are calling them these days) by…

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• Then people will spend a lot of time ouside their homes. in our time, people forget about the real world. if states put a limit on time, every user will know that it has limitations, so he will plan your day. agree that many people live, work, communicate only online.
• If big states like Canada, Russia and The U.S.A will regulate time of limit for users of internet, people will find new hobbies and interests in new life. Face-to-face communication will be popular.

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• Good day Mr. Patrick, Too bad that you were forfeited but I guess that you're busy. But since you didn't make any feedback, I would proceed to the crystallization/ conclusion. I still strongly believe that modern technology does more harm than good because: 1.)Modern technology…
• Good day Mr. Patrick and thanks for considering my parameters. I would like to do the rebuttal on this cross-examination part. 1.)Lazy students used to not go to the library. Fewer sources were requested for papers. Students using calculators are using them to do math their…

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• Threats to Freeware, Shareware and Objectivity
• Privacy

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• while I do agree with some of your points, people flying these drones could and have caused major problems. Personally I would be freaked out if a drone hit a plane I was on and the pilot had to turn it around because the engine was failing or if the plane fell. Planes carry…
• I believe that drones should be illegal. Drones have caused a lot of distress to pilots and could one day be a great problem and could cost people their lives.

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• hello, faz , thank you for responding to this debate, my question , is copy/pasting accepted by everyone or not? i got this doubt because , the code that we have copied is not developed on by our own.
• my argument is when we copy some ones code from other websites, is it acceptible morally.

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• NOTE: DO NOT TAKE THIS DEBATE IF YOU ARE GOING TO DEBATE THAT THE INTERNET IS OUR LAST VESTAGE OF FREE SPEECH. THAT IS NOT THE TOPIC OF THIS DEBATE. NET NEUTRALITY IS. I believe that Net Neutrality should be spared, and should be kept away from Virgin Media's grubby, greedy…
• Here is a bit from the main net neutrality supporting site, savetheinternet. com, under the FAQ section. Who wants to get rid of net neutrality? The nation's largest telephone and cable companies -- including AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and Time Warner -- want to be Internet…

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• Its the parents ownership of the house; therefore, it is their decision of whether or not they should install security.
• Sigh...

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• Sounds good, any debates on Christianity or what not I'll gladly accept.
• Not going to lie, I'm going to be straight up honest here. I am forfeiting the debate. Give your votes to con. I am just too busy and exhausted, I apologize for the wait.

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• It seems my opponent is unable to reply. I believe I have won this debate by shere dumb luck
• My opponent seems unable to comply with the terms I have set does this mean I have one this debate?

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• I was just using myself as an example for electronics helping me out with school. What is the harm for kids in school if they are able to get their work done faster with electronics, and then they want to stay on them after their work is done? You also talked about how you can…
• Can you please tell me your definition of lazy and what you mean by technology. It would help me figure out what exactly you mean by those words. Once again I never said "Are you saying that no one has made a book, article, etc that has the same information as Wikipedia, or…

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• Well some people have just been lookin at things tht teachers dont like. People will ignore the work they should be working on. The education schools for example Jchs provides a really good work and help the students any way they can.d
• Well some people like to listen to music others watch stupid stuff and see things that are not school legal. Some have cursing or worse.

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• Well, with the second round forfeit, I suppose I will just wrap up with a few last comments since I don't have anything to rebut. Perhaps the Holiday time has my opponent busy-so I will not hold it against them. As time marches on and we progress with human civilization and…
• First I shall give the textbook definition of what it means to be Trans human (abbreviated as H+) is an intellectual movement that aims to transform the human condition/ body/ mind etc by developing and creating widely available technologies to greatly enhance human…

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• While I have been using statistical information to back up my point, you have preceded to create petty arguments in which you have offered poor-to-very-little to the debate on whether video games are the main cause for violent juvenile crimes. There is enough evidence via the…
• First, the claims of harm caused by video games have not been proven. The most criticised violent video games are generally military shooters. However, these games generally focus much more strongly on multiplayer components of the game. These multiplayer components often…

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• Defenestrator, you bring up a good point with how Macs and Dells are made with the same materials, but that seems to be your only point. They may have SIMILAR hardware, but even then parts of Mac are better. Even though they are made out of the same parts, the software in the…
• First off i would like to say that the reason that Mac computers are more money, is because they are of much higher quality than that of the cheap Dells companies often buy. Consider all the software for photos, movie editing, dvd authoring, music composition and web site…

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• Counter-Rebuttals 1. By this argument I mean not that iOS provides a better user experience for those seeking very specific items (such as widgets) but rather that iOS is easier to use and much easier to get into than Android. This point you conceded in your rebuttal 2. In the…
• Alright plebeian, let's go. So, here are my arguments Arguments: -iOS is more user friendly. There is no way to prove this per say, but it is immediately obvious when you consider the fact that in order to help you understand how to use a Galaxy S4, Best Buy has Basic training…

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• The central question: "how likely are you to continue using Facebook considering all its limitations?".Here are the arguments:Facebook has undergone a number of transitions and transformations since their launch in 2004. From a change in business operations, revenue models,…

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• Okay i have no idea why it said I forfeited the last round BUT whatever, all my info is here basically if Microsoft and Sony banned used games it will run companies such as Gamefly and Gamestop out of business. Yes people stick with the old systems and won't get the new one but…
• I understand what you mean by the whole old games things but sooner or later you will end up getting the new system. Yes there are people that like to buy the old games but they would want something new. After about a year or two that the new systems willq be out or they will…