D. Open IPDA Event Prompts

IPDA Round 1

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape what society considers “original” work.

    2. Performative activism does more harm than good.

    3. Dating platforms should be required to limit algorithmic “endless swiping” features.

    4. College students are less capable of evaluating credible sources than previous generations.

    5. Luxury culture is inherently harmful to social cohesion.

IPDA Round 2

  1. Speaker 1


    1. The frequency of crime coverage does not correspond to the frequency of crime.

    2. A culture that values productivity above mental health is ethically flawed.

    3. Governments should regulate social media algorithms that promote harmful content.

    4. Emotional vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.

    5. Streaming services should be required to fund a minimum percentage of independent creators.

IPDA Round 3 AT HOTEL

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Consumers underestimate how much of their data is being collected.
    2. Cultural authenticity in food is more important than culinary innovation.
    3. Cities should eliminate minimum parking requirements in zoning laws.
    4. Professional sports leagues need to implement penalties for fan misconduct.
    5. Parasocial relationships have replaced traditional fandom.

IPDA Round 4 AT HARPER

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Tourism erodes local culture more than it preserves it.

    2. Society places too much value on physical appearance.

    3. Public institutions must adopt plain-language requirements in official communication.

    4. Luck plays a greater role in success than people are willing to admit.

    5. A life without idleness is less meaningful.

IPDA Bronze Round

  1. Speaker 1


    1. Humor reinforces harmful social norms.

    2. Public space is more important than private ownership.

    3. Universities should require disclosure when AI is used in any graded academic work.

    4. Online activism has drastically decreased the effectiveness of real-world political movements.

    5. General education curricula should require a mandatory course in media literacy.

IPDA Gold Round

  1. Speaker 1


    1. The wellness industry profits more from insecurity than from health outcomes.

    2. Free speech is less important than preventing harm.

    3. Governments should impose stricter carbon accountability standards on large corporations.

    4. Hyper-competitive environments decrease long-term performance.

    5. Walkability is more important than efficiency in urban planning.