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What is a debate?
A structured discussion where people say why they are correct rather than the opposing team
True or False: Teachers don't really like having students do a debate
False
Is the goal of debate to find out the truth? Or just win
Usually finding the truth
Most people see debate as a fair choice of arguing. Why?
Debates allow both sides to continuosly argue about why they think they are right while not escalating further
What are some sources that are good for debates?
Health Canada, Canadian enclyopedia,
Psychological Today, American Psychological Association,
Harvard, Harvard studies
When debating, is the audience really not going to be voting for their friends instead of who really won the debate?
Most likely would vote for their friends regardless of who deserves it
Skills you build from debates(min of 3)
Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Persuasiveness, Quickly identifying flaws, Research techniques, Precise Predictions, etc
Where did debates originate?
Ancient Greece
Do well spoken people in debate tend to be able to spread lies and convince the audience it's true?
Yes, this happens many, many times
Who invented debates?
Debates evolved from Greek philosophy, never just from one person
False
If a perfectly logical argument leads to a harmful outcome, is it still really a "good argument"?
Usually, yes
Are debates always needed for arguing when you can't seem to agree on one thing.
No, not ALWAYS
Why are sources that are well known and trusted good for debates?
They often pull peoples attention, thinking that because it's a well known and trusted source it has to be correct
If someone is better at defending a false debate(meaning what they are saying is not true) than the opponent defending a true one, who is really better at the debate?