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01Work & schoolCompanies should publish every employee’s salary.+
ForPeople can spot unequal pay and negotiate with better information.
AgainstEmployees lose privacy about their income, even if they prefer not to share it.
02Everyday lifeIf you cancel plans, you should cover your share of any non-refundable costs.+
ForYour friends should not have to pay for a decision you made.
AgainstAn unexpected problem can make both attending and paying difficult.
03RelationshipsYou should tell a friend if you dislike their partner.+
ForHonest feedback can help your friend notice problems they have overlooked.
AgainstAn unsolicited opinion can damage trust without helping the relationship.
04TechnologySchools should ban phones for the whole school day.+
ForA full-day rule reduces distractions and pressure to stay online.
AgainstStudents lose a useful way to manage travel, emergencies, and their own time.
05Everyday lifeRestaurants should replace tipping with higher menu prices.+
ForCustomers know the full cost and staff have more predictable pay.
AgainstStaff can lose the chance to earn more through tips.
06Work & schoolEmployees should be allowed to work from home whenever their tasks can be done remotely.+
ForPeople can avoid commuting without changing the work they need to deliver.
AgainstA team can lose informal coordination even when individual tasks are possible from home.
07TechnologyPhone makers should be required to make their devices easy to repair.+
ForLonger-lasting phones save people money and reduce waste.
AgainstRepairability can mean tradeoffs in size, durability, and manufacturing cost.
08SocietyShops should be required to accept cash.+
ForPeople without reliable access to banking can still buy what they need.
AgainstSmall shops have to handle the costs and security risks of cash.
09Work & schoolEveryone in a group project should receive the same grade.+
ForA shared grade rewards collaboration and responsibility for the final result.
AgainstIt can reward someone who did little work at the expense of the others.
10RelationshipsIt is reasonable to charge interest when lending money to a friend.+
ForThe lender takes a financial risk and gives up other uses of the money.
AgainstCharging interest can turn a request for help into a source of resentment.
11Everyday lifeCafés should limit laptop use during busy hours.+
ForMore people can find a seat and the café can serve more customers.
AgainstPeople working there may be regular paying customers who need the space.
12TechnologyArt competitions should accept AI-generated work alongside work made without AI.+
ForJudges can compare the finished work regardless of the tools used.
AgainstThe competition may no longer reward the human skills it was intended to assess.
13SocietyCity centres should ban private cars.+
ForLess traffic makes room for safer walking, cycling, and public spaces.
AgainstPeople who cannot use public transport may lose access to the centre.
14Work & schoolAttendance at university lectures should be optional.+
ForStudents can choose the study methods that work best for them.
AgainstLower attendance can weaken discussion and make it easier to fall behind.
15RelationshipsParents should be allowed to track their teenager’s location without asking.+
ForParents can respond more quickly when they believe their child is in danger.
AgainstTracking without consent can damage trust and prevent teenagers from building independence.
16SocietyUS cities should limit annual rent increases.+
ForTenants gain protection from sudden increases that could force them to move.
AgainstLimits can discourage maintenance and the supply of rental homes.
17SocietyVoting in US elections should be compulsory.+
ForWider participation can make results more representative of the public.
AgainstChoosing not to vote is also a form of political freedom.
18Everyday lifeAirlines should remove reclining seats on short flights.+
ForPassengers keep a predictable amount of space throughout the flight.
AgainstPeople who need to change position lose a way to sit comfortably.
19TechnologySocial media platforms should let users pay to avoid targeted advertising.+
ForPeople get a way to use the service without being profiled for ads.
AgainstPrivacy becomes a benefit that only people able to pay can choose.
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