D. Open IPDA Event Prompts
IPDA Round 1
Speaker 1
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Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape what society considers “original” work.
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Performative activism does more harm than good.
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Dating platforms should be required to limit algorithmic “endless swiping” features.
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College students are less capable of evaluating credible sources than previous generations.
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Luxury culture is inherently harmful to social cohesion.
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IPDA Round 2
Speaker 1
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The frequency of crime coverage does not correspond to the frequency of crime.
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A culture that values productivity above mental health is ethically flawed.
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Governments should regulate social media algorithms that promote harmful content.
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Emotional vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
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Streaming services should be required to fund a minimum percentage of independent creators.
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IPDA Round 3 AT HOTEL
Speaker 1
- Consumers underestimate how much of their data is being collected.
- Cultural authenticity in food is more important than culinary innovation.
- Cities should eliminate minimum parking requirements in zoning laws.
- Professional sports leagues need to implement penalties for fan misconduct.
- Parasocial relationships have replaced traditional fandom.
IPDA Round 4 AT HARPER
Speaker 1
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Tourism erodes local culture more than it preserves it.
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Society places too much value on physical appearance.
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Public institutions must adopt plain-language requirements in official communication.
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Luck plays a greater role in success than people are willing to admit.
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A life without idleness is less meaningful.
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IPDA Bronze Round
Speaker 1
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Humor reinforces harmful social norms.
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Public space is more important than private ownership.
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Universities should require disclosure when AI is used in any graded academic work.
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Online activism has drastically decreased the effectiveness of real-world political movements.
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General education curricula should require a mandatory course in media literacy.
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IPDA Gold Round
Speaker 1
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The wellness industry profits more from insecurity than from health outcomes.
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Free speech is less important than preventing harm.
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Governments should impose stricter carbon accountability standards on large corporations.
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Hyper-competitive environments decrease long-term performance.
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Walkability is more important than efficiency in urban planning.
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