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EVIDENCE SOURCES
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the PROs, CONs, and UNSURE evidence for each topic
General
001. Currently, nuclear energy is the best option for meeting our power needs
002. Climate change should be our top-most political priority
003. Nuclear Armageddon is the biggest immediate threat to humanity
004. We should colonize Mars in case the earth becomes uninhabitable
005. Robots will never be able to replace human companionship
006. Gun control laws infringe on the right to bear arms
007. The death penalty is a necessary punishment for certain crimes
008. Parents should be required to take parenting classes before having children
009. Parents should have the right to refuse vaccinations for their children
010. Spanking children is an acceptable form of discipline under certain circumstances
011. The wearing of headscarves by women is discriminatory and should be forbidden
012. Society should seriously consider reverting back to traditional gender roles
013. Sex change operations are a perversion of human nature
014. Eating animals is OK, as long as they are humanely kept and killed
015. Artificial meat will one day completely replace live animal production
016. Organic food is not worth its premium price
017. Other than a possible placebo effect, homeopathy has no medical validity
018. Astrology, tarot cards, palmistry and the like are nonsense pseudosciences
019. Religious education has no place in public schools
020. The existence of a benevolent god is not supported by any evidence
Professional
021. Salaries and bonus packages should be transparent and available for all employees to see
022. Buying or selling to authoritarian regimes should be banned in principle however much it hurts profits
023. Equal female representation in senior positions should be made mandatory
024. To ensure objectivity and fairness, managers should maintain a respectful distance to subordinates
025. Remote work is a recipe for laziness and lack of focus. The office environment is key to productivity
026. In-person, in-office working is essential for building team spirit
027. Top management are overpaid relative to their contribution to business success
028. Dress codes should be stricter to maintain professionalism in the workplace
029. Management decisions should always take account of corporate social responsibility
030. Environmental considerations should take precedence over profit
031. Punishment or reward are the main drivers of employee performance
032. Younger workers tend to have a lower work ethic than older ones
033. Companies should prioritize hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, giving them a second chance and promoting social justice
034. Social media use at work should be banned entirely. It’s a distraction and a security risk
035. Companies should take a neutral stance on social and political issues. Focusing on business is their only responsibility
036. Environmental regulations stifle economic growth. Sustainability efforts are a luxury companies can’t afford
037. Unpaid overtime is a badge of honor. Those unwilling to put in extra hours are not dedicated
038. Companies should offer free on-site childcare to encourage parents, especially mothers, to pursue full-time careers
039. Companies should offer employees the option to take sabbaticals for social good causes with full pay and benefits upon return
040. Companies should actively discourage long-term relationships between employees to prevent potential conflicts of interest and office drama
Personal
041. You make decisions without even considering my opinion
042. You’re too frivolous with your spending ‘ we need a stricter budget
043. I shouldn’t have to financially support your parents/siblings
044. I shouldn’t have to ask you to pick up after yourself
045. I’m providing the money, you’re responsible for home and kids
046. I shouldn’t have to be your maid
047. You leave messes everywhere ‘ it drives me crazy
048. You’re always so critical and judgmental
049. You never listen to me when I try to talk to you
050. Keep your voice down ‘ you’re always shouting
051. Why are you always late? ‘ I’m constantly waiting for you!
052. Your jokes are below-the-belt and embarrassing
053. You become insufferable when you’re drunk
054. Your standards of cleanliness are way too low for me
055. Having a pet will improve the atmosphere in our home
056. Having kids will ruin our financial freedom
057. You’re way too lenient with the kids
058. Slow down. You’re driving too fast
059. I hate it when you tailgate and flash other drivers!
060. Mobile devices should be silenced or switched off whilst driving
Private
061. Just take it easy. No-one will notice if I do the bare minimum (The Slacker)
062. One more all-nighter and this project will be perfect (The Perfectionist)
063. Maybe I should finally speak up in that meeting today (The Wallflower)
064. This promotion belongs to me. I’ve been here longer than anyone (The Entitled One)
065. Ugh, another email. Can’t they just talk to me in person? (The Tech-Weary)
066. This job is soul-crushing, but the benefits are good (The Pragmatist)
067. Time to put on a happy face, even if I don’t feel like it (The Perpetual Performer)
068. Maybe I should take a vacation and actually disconnect (The Workaholic)
069. I need to ask for more money. I’m worth it (The Advocate)
070. Ugh, I hate office politics. It’s exhausting (The Idealist)
071. I should really focus on that deadline, but that cat video… (The Procrastinator)
072. Maybe I should finally clear out my cluttered desk (The Disorganized One)
073. Ugh, another meeting I could have avoided (The Time-Conscious One)
074. Ugh, another office birthday party. Fake enthusiasm, activate! (The Socially Exhausted)
075. Maybe I should finally follow my passion and start that side hustle (The Dreamer)
076. Ugh, another email chain. Can’t someone just pick up the phone? (The Communication Purist)
077. Time to put on a brave face, even if I’m terrified of this presentation (The Fearful Public Speaker)
078. I should learn to say no more often. My plate is full (The People Pleaser)
079. Maybe I should finally learn a new language. It would open so many doors (The Ambitious Global Citizen)
080. Ugh, this client is demanding. They need a reality check (The Frustrated Server)
081. I should finally begin serious exercising. This sedentary lifestyle will be the death of me (The Aspiring Fitness Freak)
082. That chest pain is a bit worrying. I should start having regular check-ups (The Health Worrier)
083. Maybe I should finally plan that dream vacation. I deserve it (The Restless Wanderer)
084. Work-life balance feels like a scam. What am I doing wrong? (The Disillusioned One)
085. I should really spend more time for myself. This is getting out of hand (The Self-Sacrificing One)
086. Maybe I should finally learn a new skill and pivot my career (The Restless Contributor)
087. Maybe I should finally write that business plan and start my own company (The Ambitious Dreamer on Hold)
088. Maybe I need to find a romantic partner. I’ve been alone for too long (The Lonely Single)
089. Do I express my needs clearly to my partner, or bottle them up until I explode? (The Frustrated Communicator)
090. Should I support my partner’s dreams, even if it means putting mine on hold? (The Selfless Partner)
091. Maybe my partner and I need to talk about finances more openly (The Financial Transparency Advocate)
092. Am I being too strict with my kids, or are they taking advantage of me? (The Uncertain Parent)
093. Do I spend enough quality time with my kids, or am I always working? (The Absent Parent)
094. Is it okay to let my kids use technology, or should I limit it? (The Digital Dilemma Parent)
095. Do I visit my older parents enough, or am I neglecting my responsibilities? (The Distant Child)
096. Is it okay to set boundaries with my older parents, or should I always put their needs first? (The Independent vs. Obligated Child)
097. Is it okay to ask them for financial help, or should I be independent? (The Financially Strained Child)
098. Do I bite my tongue when in-laws criticize my partner, or stand up for them? (The Loyal Partner)
099. Should I make an effort to build a relationship with my in-laws, or keep them at arm’s length? (The Reserved Partner)
100. Maybe I need to set boundaries with a toxic friend (The Self-Preservation Advocate)
101. Although I’m a male, I’ve always had a completely female outlook on life, maybe I should have a sex change operation (The Gender Conflicted)
102. What is the meaning of life? Am I making a difference? (The Purpose Seeker)
103. Do I have the courage to pursue my dreams, or is it too risky? (The Fearful Dreamer)
104. Are my partner and I growing together, or drifting apart? (The Relationship Evaluator)
105. I feel like I’m constantly comparing myself to others. How can I stop? (The Comparison Trap)
106. Am I living authentically, or am I just trying to meet others’ expectations? (The Authenticity Seeker)
107. Do I need to forgive and let go, or hold on to the past? (The Forgiveness Contemplator)
108. Never having tried psychedelic drugs, should I experiment with magic mushrooms or LSD? (The Curious Explorer)
109. Nationals of any country, should not be afraid to express open pride both at home and abroad (The Proud Nationalist)
110. Germans, even in 2024, should be aware of their shared responsibility for war crimes and be prepared to pay reparations to the descendants of Nazi victims (The Historical Responsibility Advocate)
