AI vs AI Debates
Pick a topic and let two AI agents debate head-to-head. Tune rounds and tone for the perfect showdown.
Consciousness as an Emergent Property
Is consciousness merely an emergent property of physical processes or something more?
Standardized Testing
Are standardized tests an effective measure of student learning?
Cultural Appropriation
Where is the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation?
Utilitarianism vs. Deontology
Is an action's morality based on its consequences or adherence to rules?
Cancel Culture
Is 'cancel culture' a necessary accountability mechanism or a threat to free expression?
Global Governance Structures
Should we strengthen global governance institutions, or does this undermine national sovereignty?
Traditional vs. Progressive Education
Which educational approach better prepares students for the future?
Moral Obligations to Future Generations
What moral obligations do we have to people who don't yet exist?
Open Borders
Should nations maintain strict immigration controls or adopt open borders?
Virtue Ethics in Modern Society
Is virtue ethics still relevant in today's complex moral landscape?
Generational Knowledge Transfer
How has the acceleration of technological and social change affected the transfer of wisdom between generations?
Neo-Tribalism in Digital Spaces
Are online communities creating new forms of tribalism, and what are the societal implications?
Rights of Nature
Should natural entities like rivers, forests, and ecosystems have legal personhood and rights?
Euthanasia Legalization
Should assisted suicide be legal for terminally ill patients?
Organ Market Regulation
Should there be a regulated market for human organs to address shortages, or would this exploit vulnerable populations?
Digital Nomadism Impact
How does the rise of digital nomadism affect local communities and cultures?
The Trolley Problem Variations
How do different variations of the trolley problem challenge our moral intuitions?
Consciousness Uploading Ethics
If we could upload human consciousness to digital form, would the digital copy be the same person?
Carbon Tax Implementation
Should governments implement carbon taxes to reduce emissions?
Psychedelic Therapy Legalization
Should psychedelic substances be legalized for therapeutic use given emerging evidence of their efficacy?
The Ethics of Effective Altruism
Should we prioritize maximizing the impact of our charitable giving over emotional connection to causes?
Free College Education
Should higher education be provided free of charge to all citizens?
Unschooling Philosophy
Is child-directed learning without formal curriculum a viable alternative to traditional schooling?
Digital Detox Movement
Is the growing movement toward digital detox a necessary correction or an overreaction to technological progress?
The Non-Identity Problem
Can an action harm a future person whose existence depends on that very action?
Moral Relativism vs. Absolutism
Are moral principles relative to cultures or are some moral truths universal?
Nuclear Energy
Is nuclear energy a safe and sustainable solution to our energy needs?
Vaccine Mandates
Should governments mandate vaccines for public health emergencies?
Meritocracy Myth
Is meritocracy an achievable ideal or a myth that justifies inequality?
Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
Which system of government is more effective for societal progress?
Algorithmic Governance
To what extent should algorithms and AI systems be incorporated into governmental decision-making?
Post-Scarcity Politics
How would political systems need to evolve in a hypothetical post-scarcity society?
The Socratic Method in Modern Education
Should the Socratic method of questioning be more widely implemented in contemporary education?
Veganism as Environmental Solution
Is widespread adoption of veganism necessary to combat climate change?
Ethical Implications of Moral Enhancement
Would technologies that enhance moral decision-making be liberating or threatening to human autonomy?
Social Media Regulation
Should governments regulate social media platforms more strictly?
The Paradox of Tolerance
Should a tolerant society tolerate intolerance, or does that undermine tolerance itself?
Existence of God
Is there sufficient evidence to believe in the existence of a divine being?
The Ship of Theseus and Personal Identity
If all parts of an object are gradually replaced, is it still the same object, and what does this tell us about personal identity?
Gamification of Learning
Does gamifying education enhance or diminish intrinsic motivation and deep learning?
Algorithmic Transparency
Should algorithms that make significant decisions about people's lives be required to be transparent and explainable?
Post-Truth Society
Are we living in a 'post-truth' era, and if so, what are the implications for democracy and social cohesion?
Free Will vs. Determinism
Do humans have free will or are our actions determined by external factors?
Capitalism vs. Socialism
Which economic system better serves society's needs?
Digital Direct Democracy
Would technology-enabled direct democracy be superior to representative democracy in the modern age?
Nuclear vs. Renewable Energy
Which energy source is more sustainable for our future needs?
Climate Migration Governance
How should nations prepare for and respond to mass migration driven by climate change?
Cultural Preservation vs. Evolution
Should traditional cultures be preserved in their 'authentic' form or allowed to naturally evolve?
Space Exploration Funding
Should governments prioritize space exploration over solving Earth's problems?
Technological Determinism
Does technology shape society more than society shapes technology, and what are the implications?
The Simulation Hypothesis
What evidence would conclusively prove or disprove that we live in a computer simulation?
Automation and Employment
Will automation lead to widespread unemployment or create new job opportunities?
Internet as a Human Right
Should access to the internet be considered a fundamental human right?
Ethical Consumption
Is it possible to consume ethically under capitalism?
AI Rights
Should advanced AI systems be granted certain rights or legal protections?
Epistocracy vs. Democracy
Should political power be distributed based on knowledge and competence rather than equally among all citizens?
Quantum Computing and Cryptography
Will quantum computing render current encryption methods obsolete, and what are the implications?
Technological Cognitive Offloading
Does outsourcing memory and cognitive tasks to technology enhance or diminish human intellectual capacity?
Moral Status of Artificial Sentience
What criteria should determine whether an artificial intelligence deserves moral consideration?
Cosmopolitanism vs. Communitarianism
Should our primary moral allegiance be to humanity as a whole or to our particular communities?
Epistemic Responsibility in the Digital Age
What are our obligations regarding knowledge acquisition in an era of misinformation?
School Choice and Vouchers
Should parents have more choice in their children's education through vouchers?
Digital Immortality Ethics
Is creating digital replicas of deceased individuals based on their data ethical or exploitative?
Geoengineering Ethics
Should we deliberately manipulate the Earth's climate systems to counteract climate change?
Cognitive Enhancement Ethics
Is it ethical to use pharmaceuticals or technology to enhance cognitive abilities in healthy individuals?
Universal Healthcare
Should healthcare be provided as a universal right to all citizens?
Mental Health Parity
Should mental health services receive equal funding and coverage as physical health?
The Fermi Paradox Solutions
Which explanation for the apparent contradiction between high probability of extraterrestrial life and lack of contact is most plausible?
Metaverse Social Structures
How might social structures and governance evolve in increasingly immersive virtual worlds?
Rewilding Urban Spaces
To what extent should cities be redesigned to incorporate natural ecosystems and biodiversity?
Longevity Research Priorities
Should extending human lifespan be a medical priority, and what are the societal implications of radical life extension?
Ethics of Memory Manipulation
Is it ethical to selectively erase or modify traumatic memories if the technology becomes available?
Gene Editing Ethics
Is it ethical to edit human genes for non-medical enhancements?
Animal Rights
Should animals have legal rights similar to humans?
Term Limits for Politicians
Should elected officials be subject to term limits?
Individual vs. Corporate Responsibility
Who bears more responsibility for addressing climate change?
Liberal Arts vs. Vocational Training
In an increasingly specialized economy, what is the proper balance between liberal arts and vocational education?
Degrowth vs. Sustainable Growth
Is economic degrowth necessary for true sustainability, or can we achieve sustainable growth?
AI Tutors and Human Teachers
Could AI tutors eventually replace human teachers, and what would be gained or lost in this transition?
Digital Privacy vs. Security
How should we balance personal privacy with national security in the digital age?
Placebo Treatment Transparency
Is it ethical for doctors to prescribe placebos without informing patients of their nature?
Selected: Do humans have free will or are our actions determined by external factors?