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Debating Technological Issues (Team 2)

Participants research the annual topic and subtopics and prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. Teams are instructed to take either the pro or con side of a selected subtopic, submit a summary of references, and use their research to support their assigned position.

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Theme

2024 - 2025:  

Topic: Biotechnology

  • Subtopic 1: Biometric identification poses a security threat within the digital world.
  • Subtopic 2: Gene-editing biotechnologies such as the CRISPR-Cas9 system, set a dangerous precedent for science applications in healthcare.
  • Subtopic 3: Brain interface technologies, such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink, provide a unique and beneficial solution to mental health issues.

Event Guidelines

Event Guidelines 24-25

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General Rules

Early Submission:


Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.


Teams choose one of the subctopics, and either pro or con, and then conduct research. Create a list of references, and record a 2-minute argument.

Upload a pdf file of the references, and a URL link for the video.

States & Nationals

Teams will attend a mandatory Debate meeting on first night. Teams will sign up for debate time slot during the meeting, and find out whether subtopics 1, 2 or 3 will be used.


Each team will debate against another team. Teams will be notified of their Pro or Con stance right before their debate begins.


If a team needs to debate twice (odd number of teams), only their best score will count.

There is no semifinal round.

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