Popular Debates
Debates are determined to be popular by Methods 1 - COVID edition's Most Heated algorithm, which considers a number of variables, including the freshness of the debate, the number of arguments and votes, and the diversity of participation.
Winning Position: Beneficial
When social media is used as a widespread platform to share and express ideas openly, it can support the sharing of different options, the spread of ideas, information, and culture. Social media also facilitates sharing inaccurate, hateful, or hurtful information.This leads to the resolution: Social media is more harmful than beneficial.Please share your arguments in favor of the resolution (social media is harmful) or against the resolution (social media is beneficial).You can draw from readings, your own experiences, and conversations with others. You do not have to take one position - you can post arguments in favor and against.I hope that each of you will post at least two original arguments, and will respond to at least three of your classmates' arguments.
Active Debates
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