You Decide
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Is Prince Harry wrong to attack his family?
Prince Harry has been speaking very publicly about the failings of his upbringing. Traditionalists are furious and are pressing for his royal titles to be removed. Others admire his emotional...
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Can great art really be created on an iPad?
Later this week, David Hockney will unveil 116 new works inspired by spring, all drawn using an app. Some are calling it his most important exhibition ever. Others say digital art lacks the...
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Is the world too geared to humans?
We love animals – so why do we treat them so badly? Many believe the answer is that we can’t help thinking the world is here just to make us happy. What if it isn’t? Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Is ambition the key to success?
Dua Lipa took home more prizes than any other artist at Tuesday’s Brit Awards. The 25-year-old singer puts her success entirely down to hard work and drive – but others argue natural talent is...
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Is the internet a weapon of mass destruction?
A cyber attack on a major American pipeline has highlighted the vulnerability of our super-connected world. Does the internet make us all sitting ducks waiting for hackers to strike? What do you...
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Should vaccine patents be suspended?
President Biden, Prince Harry and the Pope have called on the WTO to waive Covid-19 vaccine patents. Drug manufacturers say the issue is more complex than a simple question of profits. What do...
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Do morals no longer matter in politics?
Despite a long record of upsetting the moral applecart, Boris Johnson keeps winning elections. Perhaps British voters don’t care about personal ethics anymore, as long as “the job gets done”....
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Can supermarkets save the Amazon?
Forty major UK retailers are threatening Brazilian lawmakers: “stop deforestation or we will stop selling your products”. Could it save the Amazon? What do you think? Discuss today’s “You...
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Is it true that money can’t buy happiness?
One of the richest couples in the world, Bill and Melinda Gates, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage. Proof that money can’t buy happiness? Or proof that billionaires can afford levels of...
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Can journalism ever claim to be the truth?
In an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories and deliberate lies, some journalists feel it is their responsibility to report with a corrective bias. Others think this goes against the ethics...
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Does language change how we see the world?
Whether it’s a question of what colour blue the sky is, or if those UGG boots are out style, the way we relate to the world around us might be dictated by the language we have access to. What do...
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Will there be a war between China and the US?
Joe Biden has painted China as America’s main foe. Top military experts have gone further, imagining a full-scale war. Could it become a reality? What do you think? Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Is free will an illusion?
Is free will an illusion? A growing chorus of scientists now agrees that humans have no real choice. Outraged critics feel it robs their lives of meaning. What do you think? Discuss today’s “You...
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Should there be a new memorial for heroes?
Tributes to the bravery of Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole have poured in this week, prompting a debate about how to remember everyday heroes. What do you think? Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Is Big Tech profiting from human misery?
This week Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Amazon Q1 results will show surging growth. Fully deserved? Or morally dubious? Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class and make your...