The motions for this round have not been released.
Round 4
1
THBT political pardons should be granted by public referendum
Info Slide
A public referendum is a direct vote by the people on a proposal, law, or political issue.
2
THBT armchair activism has done more harm than good for social movements
Info Slide
Armchair activism refers to activism done in support of a cause with low effort actions, such as liking and sharing posts, signing petitions, and using hashtags to spread the message of a social movement's campaign.
3
THBT communities have a right to secede from the state which they inhabit
Round 3
1
THR the decline of broadcast television
Info Slide
Broadcast television refers to the traditional system of delivering TV content via over-the-air signals from centralized networks to the general public on scheduled programming, typically through free-to-air channels accessed using an antenna (and later via cable or satellite), rather than on-demand internet streaming platforms.
2
THR the rise of “eat the rich” cinema (e.g., Parasite, Saltburn, The Menu, etc.)
3
THS the popularization of short-form content (e.g., TikTok, Reels, Shorts) in the music industry
Round 2
1
THBT sports clubs should be majority-owned by fans
2
THR the hosting of FIFA 2026 in multiple host countries
3
THW allow athletes to be held legally liable for violent fouls they commit during matches
Round 1
1
THR the introduction of AI-incorporated university degrees (e.g., Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor in Machine Learning, and the use of AI in producing art & design degrees)
2
THBT education systems should over-inflate children’s academic self-perception (e.g., providing overwhelmingly positive feedback, avoiding fail grades, etc.)
3
THS reallocating national education funding from teacher recruitment to systemic reforms that reduce students’ dependence on teachers (e.g., changing curriculum design, examination types and school structure, or implementing more technology usage)