💭 Motion Statistics
Round 1

THW introduce a license to have children. (Family)

18%
27%
2 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
14%
9%
3 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THW shield their child from the knowledge they were born into privilege. (Family)

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45%
0 Gov wins 5 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
23%
18%
5 Gov vetoes 4 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

TH celebrates the decline of the "family comes first" narrative. (Family)

9%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
14%
23%
3 Gov vetoes 5 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 2

THR the rising popularity of creating and promoting high production value real-crime documentaries (e.g., Dahmer, Indian Predator, The Raincoat Killer, etc.). (High Production Value Content)

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36%
4 Gov wins 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
27%
6 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive

THS the growing inclusion of discussion on mental health as a subtext in popular media content (e.g., Bojack Horseman, black swan). (Mental Health)

9%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
36%
1 Gov veto 8 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THR the rising trend of making sequels and/ or remakes of popular classics (e.g., Star Wars universe, Fast universe, Disney). (Trend)

55%
0 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
18%
9%
4 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 3

THBT players should get a cut of fantasy sports revenue as a performance bonus. (Fantasy)

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18%
9%
2 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
18%
14%
4 Gov vetoes 3 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

TH, as a parent of a kid with exceptional talent in sports, would significantly push their kid to maximize their potential even at the expense of the child's immediate happiness. (Kid)

18%
27%
2 Gov wins 3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
23%
5 Gov vetoes 0 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THW accept the contract. (Contract)

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9%
18%
1 Gov win 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
9%
36%
2 Gov vetoes 8 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 10% level
Round 4

This house, as a region of country undergoing prolonged economic stagnation, would attempt to revitalize its economy with vice industries (e.g. gambling, sex work, legalization of drug-use). (Vice Industries)

36%
18%
4 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
18%
4 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive

TH, as a developing country, would aggressively attempt to implement "Parle G". (Parle G)

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9%
18%
1 Gov win 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
18%
27%
4 Gov vetoes 6 Opp vetoes
probably balanced

THBT top officials of large organizations should be held criminally liable for their organizations' decisions that impact the economy negatively (e.g. Silicon Valley Bank, FTX). (Officials)

18%
0 Gov wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
14%
18%
3 Gov vetoes 4 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 5

THBT generative AI platforms (e.g. chatGPT, Google Bard) have a negative impact on students' quality of learning. (Generative AI)

27%
55%
3 Gov wins 6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
1 Gov veto 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive

THR the existing social media platform model with popularity assessment metrics (e.g. like/dislike/follower count). (Social Media)

9%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
36%
1 Gov veto 8 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

Assuming the technology exists, THW require all university graduates, upon their graduation, to take a single look into their future 25 years from now. (Future)

9%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
41%
9%
9 Gov vetoes 2 Opp vetoes
imbalanced at 5% level
Semifinals

THBT charities should not accept donations made by public figures as part of a public apology (e.g. public figures who are criticized for being misogynists and then they donate to charities working against domestic violence) (Charities)

50%
1 Gov win 0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
25%
1 Gov veto 0 Opp vetoes
balance inconclusive

THW join the ruling political party to get their ticket (permission to be the approved candidate) for your constituency. (Party)

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50%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
25%
0 Gov vetoes 1 Opp veto
balance inconclusive
Grand Final

THR the existence of 4GT4EVR. (4GT4EVR)

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100%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion
Novice Finals

THBT children should be taught to be self-sufficient instead of seeking and building communities (families, friendships, relationships, etc.). (Children)

100%
0 Gov wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion