Technology Debate Topics — page 8

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• I accept your challenge.
• 1) "Instant communication has improved people's access to information. More and more people are getting connected and informed compared to people in the past. In a sense, information is more free than ever. First reading was limited to the educated elite. Then most learned how…

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• I would first like to say thank you to Alex.Fisher for starting such an interesting debate topic! I hope that this will be educational and interesting for all involved. Now, on with the debating! The Internet has indeed transformed education. Before the advent of the Internet,…

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• Pythagoras said, "Everything is number." - I will make a series of arguments which I will tie together at the end: A. My first point is that the communication of complex ideas is critical for Intelligence. This is the number one thing that sets us, as humans, apart from most…
• Definitions: Cleverbot-a computer program that learns to mimic speech (see cleverbot.com) Artificial Intelligence-A man made machine which can imitate intelligence Sentience-The ability to feel or perceive. (for this debate, Sapience will be assumed to be synonymous) First I…

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• I agree that a lot of people in the world have difficulties with communication skills without the presence of social networks in their life. So if that people have problems, there is nothing to say about children. They have just been surfing the Web from the cradle. Children…
• Well, thank you for your opinion. Nevertheless, I believe that social networks should be prohibited for children as they result in inability of a child to emotionally and socially connect to the people they meet. He\she dives into the virtual world deeper and deeper and loses…

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• Looks like I forfeited most rounds in this debate. Oh well. You can take off a point against me for Conduct! Nevertheless, when voting for Convincing Arguments, I urge you to keep in mind which side gave the better arguments. Let me begin by noting that most of my opponent's…
• Extend.

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• Ok, I will concede the definition of on-balance and go with yours. I agree that it means with all things considered and equally weighed. However, I once again offer up my definition of positive being to be admitting of no doubt or irrefutable fact (American Heritage second…
• My opponent says we must go with his/her definition because he got it from "multiple sources" I quote my source as www.investordwords.com/3410/onbalance.html Therefore we must go with my definition of one balance whihc is the overall effect or net result. The definition of…

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• 1. "That's just plain stupid." That's a matter of opinion. By enabling Windows to run on a Mac, you get the best of both worlds. Also, you don't have to shut down and reboot if you want to use Windows. You can simply run VMware, which requires a simple click. Don't generalize…
• All right. Here we go. I guess I'll just stick through the 1-5 thing so people can follow easier. 1. Considering that Boot Camp allows you to run Windows natively and that Macs and PCs are built with mostly the same parts (Intel processors, HD video cards, etc etc,) your…

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• Cyberbullying has been a big issue, especially on social networks. Many people (including adults, even) can head online, head on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. Boom. They have automatic access to cyberbully. And spite many attempts to stop this cruel phenomenon, it continues.…

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• I will be arguing people SHOULD be allowed to have cell phones in public movie theaters. Good luck to the Con side and have fun! I am now ready to hear Con's opening argument.
• I will begin this round with addressing my opponents rebuttal. "However, in Regal Cinemas for example, guests are asked to refrain from using cell phones, but not banned. [1] Employees have no legal ability to remove someone for a ringing cell phone during the movie. I believe…

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• Ah Nico, I hope that you have forfeited because my post helped you break free from computer domination. I imagine you skiing somewhere, cross country, without the aid of even a global positioning system. I hope you're having a glorious adventure.
• Nico1234, I misread this debate. I thought I was con and you were pro. My mistake. Had a rather tough day in the real world. Please ignore my previous post.My arguments start now.Unfortunately, computers really can dominate our lives. Computer addiction is a serious health…

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• Adult's supervision may reduce the harm thats bring to children. I've lots of friends under 12 using smartphone, but none of them have health problems. The smartphone can bring lots of convienient and all the harmful can be prevented. To all the children under 12, if you have a…
• using whatsapp can save money and more convenient. Second, using smart phone can also contact others in a more comfier way. I think they won't want to call others in all time. Using the apps in smartphone can save time ,save money and more convienient

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• -- Re: Rebuttal --R1. Con says that we have no reason to believe that Juggle intends to profit from this site. False. Juggle has referenced its "investment" in DDO. The word investment implies an expected (profitable) return so his point is negated. Then Con says Juggle might…
• -- Re: Rebuttals -- R1. We have every reason to believe that Juggle's intention is profit, and no reason to believe that it's not. Unless my opponent provides us with a better incentive, then for all intents and purposes, rational thinking requires us to presume that generating…

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• Xbox one has 720p graphics while the Ps4 has 1080 graphics, which means that Ps4 has smoother and crispier graphics and thus is better for next gen. And yes it is true that it has better multi-tasking, this is a good reason.Now to my points on why the ps4 is better:-1080…
• Pro: ps4 is the better console Con: Xbox is the better console My opponent will start the debate...

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• Nothing left to say.
• Not much to work with, with 500 characters a round. Summary: Education is always right up there on the frontier of technology. So in no way does it neglect education. You'd have almost no chance of finding a technolgically advanced job without a college degree or some sort of…

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• I love Avast its awesome to here the females voice that tells weather you have a infection. I am not that great with computers and technology but I am learning. Anybody else like or dislike Avast? If you hate it tell me what one you use and like.
• Norton isn't free.

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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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• Through my research, it shows you just typed in "Why mac is better than PC" to Google to get your source. http://www.google.com... No, "some people" saying Mac can run Windows faster does not make it faster. Windows was built for a windows based machine. The components are made…
• Alright. Well The reasons why I think PC is better than MAC. - Cost. Why pay so much for nothing more than a brand name? There's really no other way to phrase that. When you're talking about computers, you don't usually use the saying "you get what you pay for".. You can build…

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• I will commence my rebuttals. I will be doing a sentence-by sentence commentary. Rebuttal to Contention 1: The library is free, and encourages one to develop their searching skills. After their mind becomes dulled by simply being able to search online for anything, they will…
• In most debates a forfeit would mean automatic disqualification, however, I will overlook this and present my arguments. Due to the fact that my opponent used no references, I will assume it is okay for me to do the same. Contention 1: It Exposes Them to Explicit Material No…

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• Thanks ----------------------------- Although you are right, you are missing something's . When you have an E-book you can underline and un underline in case you had a mistake you can even take notes and save them instead on writing on the book permanently, an other great thing…
• E-books v's Printed books I'm doing a debate at my school and I require some practice

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• I like your points. Since this is my first debate, I'll try to return to as many topics as I can. If children hear cursing on the Internet, they will start to experiment themselves. I do admit that my "friends only" plan would be an utter flop, but if absolutely necessary,…
• Well, once you get bad data in your head, it STAYS! I also can not prove anything, but take a look around! Is there a SINGLE misguided teen that has not looked up an inappropriate video on Youtube. And if they keep looking stuff up, they stay led only by videos posted by random…

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• Inconclusive
• Well, I am impressed that there was a nil effort to refute the claims of invasion to privacy from the bill. :/

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• If you put everybody under 18 in the US in a prison cell filled with security cameras and guards, that would be worse than a simple security camera. So that's irrelevant. What I'm talking about is a little camera in the corner of a store that keeps people from stealing stuff,…
• Security Cameras stop crimes and can identify dangerous criminals.

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• The government of any country should not be able to limit anything being posted, or received from cyberspace, until they pay for the specific domain of the website. A. Regulating what people may see as well as say goes against human rights, and in the Unite States of America…
• Thank you for proving absolutely nothing.

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• The right of Western businesses to sell their services abroad can be curtailed when their actions stand counter to the interests of their home governments
• Advanced surveillance technology prevents dissidents from being able to organize and sue for freedom

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• I geuss I'm gonna have to elaborate on the 'basically the same thing' part. When I said 'they do basically the same thing in the end,' I meant it in that both hackers and hacktivists hack. But, as I hopefully got through in the same reply, they are motivated by different…
• You're coming short of an argument, and I think you're not using the correct term for what it is you're describing. There is a difference between a so called 'hacktivist,' and a normal hacker. You see, you're talking about groups such as Lizard Squad, who are hackers because…

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• 5. Hacks to uncover or expose criminal activity, corruption or corporate malpractice
• Hacks as artistic expression.

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• Thanks for the acceptance of my debate, and voters thanks for reading.Safety versus Certain PrivaciesI acknowledge that with the NSA doing its data mining, Americans and people abroad lose certain freedoms, privileges, or aspects to their lives, take whatever label you wish.…
• Full Resolution: Let's pretend we know for sure that the NSA's Data Mining is a useful tool in protecting America from attacks, both domestic and foreign. I will argue that the NSA's Data Mining should continue, my opponent should do otherwise.

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• Cyber attacks are no different from traditional attacks
• Cyber attacks can do serious damage to the state

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• This isn't an argument about whether or not Atheism propaganda exists on Youtube, or even one about theists bashing atheists or vice versa. It's a matter of whether it should be banned if religious propaganda is banned. Trying to push people that there is a lack of God on…
• It requires critical thinking to believe in God and also to not believe in God. Either way is pushing it. You do agree that Atheism is lack of belief in God, do you not?

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• But i would say,social media cause more harm than good.There are better communication plattform than social media.We can also communicate through skype,e-mail,what's app,line,text message,face time.It's much better than social media also it provide more security and privacy…
• Hi Dilara i invite you to a debate challenge.Here is the topic about internetship.It's not an punishment what i am trying to do.It's a safety.We should have more internet censorship because many crime occur through internet.

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• Incentives are the best way to produce effective, affordable software
• Anonymity software helps to guarantee protection for people involved in uprisings

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• The full resolution is: "This House would ban the publication of software which is specifically designed to enable access to the darknet."Round one is for acceptance. No new arguments may be presented in the final round. Voters need a minimum 2k elo to vote.
• That was fast...

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• No matter how good the government computers are, there will always be an off chance of someone break in to their computers. The point of making hacking illegal would be a clear sign of deterrence, hopefully this would prevent people from not stealing government documents.…
• The fact that the government security is hackable, doesn't really give any reason to why we should not consider hacking a form of terrorism. If anything, it shows we need better people protecting our cyber systems. You are right to say that The Freedom of Information Act…

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• "This is a very confusing statement; I do not understand what you are stating. If you are saying that censoring the Internet puts people's rights in jeopardy - yes, it does. "Congress" only has the right to suspend the First Amendment if what it on the Internet is an…
• You sure do like the word if, and you never explain what rights are infringed.You also say "putting other people's rights in jeopardy is an infringement of their rights."Would me saying that we should censor the Internet put people's rights in jeopardy; therefore, infringing…

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• I think it's obvious that I'm not talking about the quality of the images. Muslims believe it's disrespectful towards them to show ANY images of Muhammad.
• Perhaps my opponent is trolling, or simply doesn't understand what this debate is about. Is there any point trying to have a serious debate about the disgusting wishes of Islam ?

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• Con has once again forfeited their round of the debate.
• My opponent has forfeited their round.