To what extent should the government regulate the use of artificial intelligence?

Should we be concerned about the lack of privacy in the modern world?

'Artificial intelligence will do more harm than good.' Discuss.

How far should scientific research be subject to ethical constraints?

'Scientific advancement should have no limits.' How far do you agree?

'Science is the greatest threat to the world today.' Discuss.

To what extent has technology made the world a more dangerous place?

Is space exploration a waste of resources?

'The world would be better off without nuclear energy.' Do you agree?

Should every country have the right to carry out nuclear research?

'Technology always has unintended consequences.' Discuss.

Can the use of animals for scientific research ever be justified?

'Social media has made us more antisocial.' Do you agree?

'The quality of written language is being destroyed by social media.' What is your view?

'There is no such thing as bad publicity.' Do you agree?

'The media does more to shape public opinion than to reflect it.' Discuss.

'In the age of the internet, traditional journalism is dead.' How far do you agree?

To what extent should celebrities be held responsible for their influence on young people?

Is censorship of the media ever justified in a democracy?

'Fake news is a serious threat to society.' Discuss.

Consider the view that social media has more influence than newspapers.

Assess the view that the arts are a luxury that developing countries cannot afford.

Should the arts be protected from government funding cuts?

Should governments fund the arts?

'Popular culture is harmful to society.' Discuss.

'The arts are an essential part of education.' How far do you agree?

'Any adaptation of a novel for a film, television or the stage is never as effective as the original.' Discuss.

'Books serve no purpose in the modern world.' Discuss.

Is there any value in preserving minority languages in the world?

Is censorship ever justified?

'A strong government is more important than a free society.' Do you agree?

'Populism is the greatest threat to democracy today.' Discuss.

How far should freedom of speech be limited?

Should voting be made compulsory?

'Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.' Discuss.

'Only educated people should have the right to vote in elections.' What is your view?

'A university degree is no longer a guarantee of success.' Discuss.

Consider the view that we rely too much on technology for education.

Consider the view that mathematics is of little value in everyday life.

'Competition in education does more harm than good.' Do you agree?

Should university education be free for all?

'The purpose of education should be to prepare students for life, not for work.' Discuss.

'Examinations are a poor measure of ability.' How far do you agree?

'It is already too late to save the environment.' How far do you agree?

'The environment will always lose when it comes into conflict with economic development.' Discuss.

'Individual action is meaningless in the fight against climate change.' Do you agree?

Should the use of fossil fuels be completely banned?

In your society, how well are the demands of the economy and the environment balanced?

To what extent are people today willing to sacrifice their standard of living to help the environment?

Should developing countries be expected to sacrifice economic growth for environmental protection?

'Young people today are too focused on their rights and not enough on their responsibilities.' Is this fair?

'A multicultural society is always a better society.' Do you agree?

'Migration is a benefit, not a threat.' Discuss.

Is the idea of the 'traditional family' still relevant in the modern world?

'In your society, conformity is valued more than individuality.' How true is this?

'The family unit is no longer relevant in modern society.' Discuss.

'People today place too much emphasis on personal appearance.' Do you agree?

Is charity the best way to help the disadvantaged in society?

Consider the view that economic growth should always be the priority for developing countries.

'Technological unemployment is the greatest economic challenge of our time.' Discuss.

Should governments prioritise reducing inequality over promoting economic growth?

Should governments provide a universal basic income?

'Capitalism has failed the majority.' How far do you agree?

'Tourism does more harm than good.' How far do you agree?

How far is increased prosperity for all a realistic goal in your society?

'The gap between the rich and the poor can never be bridged.' Discuss.

'E-sports should be considered a real sport.' Do you agree?

Should governments invest more in sports or in the arts?

To what extent is sporting achievement given too much importance?

How far can sport be a force for good in the world?

How far should politics be kept out of sport?

'Hosting major sporting events is a waste of a country's resources.' Discuss.

'Sport today is more about money than competition.' Do you agree?

Is tradition an obstacle to progress?

'Whistle-blowing is always justified.' How far do you agree?

'In a just society, individual rights should always come before the needs of the majority.' Discuss.

Can morality ever be separated from religion?

'There is no such thing as a selfless act.' Discuss.

'The world would be a better place if everyone were equal.' Discuss.

'The end justifies the means.' Do you agree?

'Cybercrime is the greatest threat to security in the 21st century.' Discuss.

'Prevention is always better than punishment in dealing with crime.' How far do you agree?

Should the age of criminal responsibility be lowered?

How far should a society's response to crime be focused on punishment?

Should the law always reflect the moral values of society?

'The death penalty can never be justified.' Discuss.

'Prisons do not work.' To what extent is this true?

'Gender quotas are the only way to achieve equality in the workplace.' Discuss.

'True gender equality is impossible to achieve.' Discuss.

Should men and women serve equal time in national service?

How far has your society achieved gender equality?

'Feminism is no longer relevant in the modern world.' How far do you agree?

'The only way to achieve equality between men and women is to treat them in the same way.' How far do you agree?

'The world would be a better place if more women were in positions of power.' What is your view?

How far should governments be responsible for the health of their citizens?

'Prevention is better than cure.' How far should governments act on this principle?

'Mental health is just as important as physical health.' How far has society accepted this view?

Should governments have the right to impose health-related restrictions on individuals?

Should the pharmaceutical industry be more tightly regulated?

'The healthcare system benefits the rich more than the poor.' Discuss.

'The key to good health is lifestyle rather than medicine.' How far do you agree?

'Globalisation benefits only the rich.' Discuss.

Is economic sanctions an effective tool of foreign policy?

Should countries prioritise national interests over global cooperation?

'International organisations like the United Nations are no longer effective.' Discuss.

'Foreign aid does more harm than good.' Do you agree?

How far is it true that migration benefits both the host country and the migrants?

'Small countries have no voice in global affairs.' How far is this true?

How far is it possible for one country to be 'self-sufficient' in the modern world?

'Globalisation widens the gap between rich and poor nations.' How far do you agree?

'Cultural globalisation is a form of Western imperialism.' Discuss.

'National boundaries make little sense nowadays.' Discuss.

'We learn nothing from history.' Is this a fair assessment?

'Museums are more important than ever in the modern world.' Discuss.

Should countries apologise for their historical wrongs?

'History is written by the victors.' Discuss.

'The past is of little relevance to the present.' How true is this of your society?

'Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.' How far do you agree?

How far should a nation be defined by its past?