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SOCIETY: The study of math is more valuable to society to the study…
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Welcome to your Dinner Table Debates Daily Deep Dive where we explore real topics from our Dinner Table Debate decks and give you everything you need to debate, in under 10 minutes. Topic categories include: Philosophy, US Law, Global, Science, Economics, Society as well as categories from our collab deck with the Conversationalist: Hot Takes, Pop Culture, Mental Health, Environment, Education, and Politics. We cover both Agree & Disagree, as well as some history on the topic and additional ways to explore and discuss! In 10 minutes or less! Let's Dig In!
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- SOCIETY: The study of math is more valuable to society to the study of arts · 8 mntDo you remember the first time you solved a complex math problem—the satisfaction of finding the right answer? Or maybe you recall losing yourself in a beautiful painting or a…
- MENTAL HEALTH: Therapy should be mandated by the government · 8 mntHow do you feel therapy is treated in the US? Do you feel like it’s easy to access and socially accepted? Compare that to living in Norway, where mental health services are…
- GLOBAL: Cultural treasures should be returned to their areas of origin · 8 mntIn the British Museum, visitors marvel at the Rosetta Stone, a priceless artifact that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Yet, its journey to London is steeped…
- PHILOSOPHY: Humans have a soul · 8 mntDo you ever catch yourself staring into the mirror, pondering life’s big questions? Like, why do I sometimes feel an existential void after binge-watching a whole season of a…
- SCIENCE: There is no other intelligent life in the universe · 8 mntFor decades, Hollywood has been obsessed with the idea of intelligent life beyond Earth. Think of the drama of Independence Day, the wonder of Contact, or the mysteries of…
- ECONOMICS: We should institute a mandatory retirement age · 8 mntAt what age do you picture yourself sitting on a beach, sipping something refreshing, and finally enjoying retirement? Or maybe you’re one of those people who will never retire…
- US LAW: Limits to free speech are justified · 7 mntDo you remember the last time someone said something so outrageous it left you questioning the boundaries of free speech? Maybe it was a viral tweet, a controversial protest, or…
- SOCIETY: School vouchers are beneficial to society · 8 mntSchool vouchers are a highly debated topic, with arguments on both sides about their impact on society. These government-funded scholarships allow families to use public funds to…
- EDUCATION: Homework Should Not Be Required · 8 mntWhen you think about the word "homework," what comes to mind? Maybe it’s late nights hunched over a desk, trying to solve math problems while your friends were outside. Or maybe…
- GLOBAL: Governments should protect their native languages · 8 mntDid you know that there are over 7,000 languages worldwide, but more than half the world's population speaks only 23 of these languages? And about 40% of those languages are…
- PHILOSOPHY: On balance, nostalgia causes more harm than good · 9 mntNostalgia: that warm, bittersweet feeling that can take you back to simpler times, like hearing an old song or flipping through childhood photos. But how does this yearning for…
- SCIENCE: Genetically modified crops (GMOs) are the best way to feed the world · 9 mntWalk into any grocery store, and you’re surrounded by them—genetically modified crops. From the corn in your chips to the soy in your plant-based milk, GMOs are deeply woven into…
- ECONOMICS: Unions Have Done More Harm Than Good for the Average Worker · 8 mntWhen you think about your job, what gives you security and a voice? Is it your personal achievements, the policies of your company, or something larger—like a union? On one hand…
- US LAW: The US should implement term limits for all members of Congress · 8 mntHow long should one person hold the reins of power? Decades? A lifetime? Imagine a workplace where someone stays in the same position for over 50 years. Would that foster the…
- SOCIETY: Websites and Social Media platforms should be held responsible for content that is posted on their sites · 9 mntEvery entrepreneur dreams of creating the next big website or social media platform. You imagine the excitement, the traffic, the growth—but do you also think about the darker…
- ENVIRONMENT: All Cars Should Be Electric · 9 mntHave you ever noticed how much time we spend on the road? From daily commutes to road trips, cars are at the heart of modern life here in the US. But as you sit in traffic, have…
- ECONOMICS: Sales tax should be eliminated. · 10 mntHow would it feel if the cost of every purchase you make stayed exactly as advertised, without that familiar boost at checkout? Picture a shopping trip where you see a $50 price…
- US LAW: Every state should have the right to independent nationhood (i.e., secession) if a majority of its members support it. · 8 mntIs there a place that feels like home to you—a place where your culture, values, and experiences are truly understood? What if that place felt so different from the rest of your…
- GLOBAL: Affluent nations should accept more refugees. · 9 mntHow would you feel if your family’s safety depended entirely on the kindness of strangers in a distant land? Or if you knew your child’s future hinged on the willingness of…
- PHILOSOPHY: It is impossible to ever be completely just. · 9 mntWhen you think of justice, what comes to mind? Is it a fair trial, a system that treats everyone equally, or maybe even something as small as resolving a misunderstanding with a…
