Hi all, struggling junior here with a debate speech coming up. Does anyone have some interesting debatable topics that I can explore? Preferably something current and relevant?
Sure thing, here are a couple of broad categories with specific topics that are currently quite relevant:
Climate and Environment
1. The results and impacts of recent global climate summits like COP26.
2. Should there be more stringent laws on single use plastics?
3. Pros and cons of nuclear energy as a solution for climate change.
Technology and Ethics
1. The role of AI and data privacy concerns.
2. The influence and control of big tech companies in our daily lives.
3. Should governments regulate social media platforms more aggressively?
Public Health
1. The handling and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The efficacy and ethics of vaccine passports.
3. How telehealth is changing the landscape of healthcare provision.
Social Issues
1. The impact of remote learning on students during the pandemic.
2. Should the U.S. increase the minimum wage?
3. The effects of student loan forgiveness on the economy.
Global Affairs
1. The influence of China on the global economy and geopolitics.
2. The ongoing refugee crisis due to political instability, war and climate change.
3. The rise and impacts of populist movements worldwide.
These are just starting points. You could narrow down or broaden any of the above topics. It's also important to pick something you are interested in, since your passion will make your arguments more compelling. Good luck with your debate!
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