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Current technology debate topics about AI, social media, privacy, creators, platforms, and the choices shaping everyday life.

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Benchmark action: AI rules

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current technology debates

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controversial topics about technology

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Argument Map

Angle Pro benchmark Con benchmark Decision test
AI rules Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
privacy and surveillance Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
social media algorithms Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
work and automation Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
which technologies improve life and which make it worse Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.

Debate Prompts You Can Use

Prompt 1

Which technologies improve life and which make it worse?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on AI rules?

Prompt 2

Should platforms optimize for engagement or wellbeing?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on privacy and surveillance?

Prompt 3

Where should humans draw the line on automation?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on social media algorithms?

How to use this hub

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  1. Pick a debate: choose the question with the clearest A/B tradeoff.
  2. Vote once: answer as if your side becomes the rule other people follow.
  3. Decision prompt: ask what evidence would make your side switch.

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