You Decide
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Is cancel culture destroying argument?
A letter signed by 150 public figures in defence of freedom of thought has launched a debate about intolerance, privilege, and the right to boycott. What do you think? Discuss this week’s “You...
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Are we becoming less dependent on nature?
A substance key to making a Covid-19 vaccine is only found in horseshoe crabs. But conservationists are worried declining numbers will threaten ecosystems. What do you think? Discuss this week’s...
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Can a haiku be great art?
It is a simple poem in just 17 syllables – and has proved a surprisingly effective way of expressing intense feelings. But can something so slight be great art? What do you think? Discuss this...
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Can slavery ever be defeated?
Nearly 200 years since the UK outlawed the abhorrent practice, modern-day slaves are revealed to be the source of a new coronavirus outbreak. What do you think? Discuss this week’s “You Decide”...
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Should robots be used in war?
The US Air Force wants to stage a battle between a robot fighter plane and a piloted one. But many warn that any use of AI in war could lead to disaster. What do you think? Discuss this week’s...
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Should we bring dinosaurs back to life?
Bugs preserved in amber offer amazing scientific possibilities. But even if it were possible one day, resurrecting the dinosaurs might not be the right thing to do. What do you think? Discuss...
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Is equality just a dream?
Boris Johnson pledged to “level up” society in a big speech this week – like hundreds of politicians before him. But why is such a simple idea so hard to achieve? What do you think? Discuss this...
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Is Facebook bad for democracy?
Advertisers are boycotting the social media site over its feeble response to hate speech, and a new parliamentary report is demanding immediate action. What do you think? Discuss this week’s...
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Will there be a second spike?
It is “a terrifying sequel”, says one US newspaper. After a steep dip, the virus is coming back. Britain is on a “knife-edge”, says a government adviser. Can the world avoid another surge? What...
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Are foreign holidays worth it?
Many families everywhere are thrilled about the return of the summer holidays as lockdown restrictions are eased and foreign travel is allowed once again. What do you think? Discuss this week’s...
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Would Jürgen Klopp make a good PM?
After a triumphant season for Liverpool, its manager is being hailed as an international model of leadership. What do you think? Discuss this week’s “You Decide” with the rest of your class or...
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Is friendship our deepest need?
Friends have survived three long months of separation under strict lockdown rules. Now we can meet again, will we appreciate our friendships more? What do you think? Discuss this week’s “You...
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Were humans happier in the Stone Age?
Over 4,500 years ago, a thriving culture in Neolithic Britain built vast structures with only stone tools. Experts think we have been going downhill ever since. What do you think? Discuss this...
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Is it wrong to be fat and lazy?
Many of us now have more body fat than pigs, scientists said yesterday. But, for most of history, being plump and idle was regarded as the goal of a good life. What do you think? Discuss this...
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Will Donald Trump resign?
He has weathered an impeachment trial, a pandemic, and the historic Black Lives Matter protests – but two explosive, new books could prove the final straw. What do you think? Discuss this week’s...