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June 22, 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Be it resolved, AI research and development poses an existential threat.

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November 30, 2022

Mainstream Media

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Be it resolved, don't trust mainstream media.

Pro
Douglas Murray
Matt Taibbi
Con
Malcolm Gladwell
Michelle Goldberg
Result
PRO wins with a 39% vote gain.
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May 12, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War

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Be it resolved, ending the world’s worst geopolitical crisis in a generation starts with acknowledging Russia’s security interests.

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John Mearsheimer
Stephen Walt
Con
Michael McFaul
Radosław Sikorski
Result
Con wins with a 34% vote gain
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May 30, 2023

Matt Taibbi Dialogue

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Mainstream media, the twitter files, and online censorship

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May 16, 2023

Francis Fukuyama Dialogue

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Liberalism in a state of crisis.

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May 2, 2023

Nadine Strossen Dialogue

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Academic Freedom in Higher Education

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