WSD Motions

For Rounds 1 & 2, all teams will debate both sides of the same motion.

R1: Science and technology research can be funded through ‘push’ or ‘pull’ funding. Push funding is used to create new projects, or subsidize them prior to completion (e.g. grants, R&D tax credits). In contrast, pull funding rewards successful creation of an output (e.g. a large prize for whoever creates a given technology). THBT governments should primarily fund research through pull funding rather than push funding
R2: Science and technology research can be funded through ‘push’ or ‘pull’ funding. Push funding is used to create new projects, or subsidize them prior to completion (e.g. grants, R&D tax credits). In contrast, pull funding rewards successful creation of an output (e.g. a large prize for whoever creates a given technology). THBT governments should primarily fund research through pull funding rather than push funding
R3: Impromptu
R4: Impromptu

QF: Impromptu
SF: THO the demonization of nationalism
F: Impromptu

Chief Adjudication Panel (CAP) & Equity Officers: Arik Karim, Ebenezer Appiah, Jake Zeng

World Schools Debate Division Debater & Judge Briefing Video: CA Arik Karim has prepared a video reviewing the basics of World Schools, tournament structure, tech tips, etiquette, and judging metrics. The video will be made available closer to the tournament.

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