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Productive Disagreement Format, Controversial Topics Sheet
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1The end justifies the means.agreeunsuredisagree1
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2Democracy is the best form of government, even with its flaws.agreeunsuredisagree2
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3A free market economy is the best economic system, even with its flaws.agreeunsuredisagree3
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4People should have the right to end their lives through assisted suicide if they are terminally ill.agreeunsuredisagree4
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5Deontologism is merely an optimization heuristic for a utilitarian objective.
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6Artificial intelligence will be more beneficial than harmful to society.agreeunsuredisagree6
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7We need a world government.agreeunsuredisagree7
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8We should use gene drives to fight malaria now.
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9The Trump election was net-positive for AI safety.agreeunsuredisagree9
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10The diet that is optimal for human health includes animal products.agreeunsuredisagree10
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11When choosing a career path, you should not make any sacrifices to life satisfaction.agreeunsuredisagree11
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12You should not split your donations across multiple charities and just donate to one charity instead.agreeunsuredisagree12
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13It's better to donate now rather than invest and donate later.agreeunsuredisagree13
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14Longtermism is a misguided philosophy.agreeunsuredisagree14
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15We should not spend any more resources on travelling to Mars until 2040.agreeunsuredisagree15
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16Given the higher price tag of plant based meat, buying animal meat and donating the delta is the more ethical choice.agreeunsuredisagree16
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17Equity is only an instrumental, not a terminal goal.agreeunsuredisagree17
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18Justice is only an instrumental, not a terminal goal.agreeunsuredisagree18
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19I tend to accept the repugnant conclusion.agreeunsuredisagree19
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20Vaccinations for common diseases should be mandatory, even if some parents disagree.agreeunsuredisagree20
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21A wealth tax on millionaires and billionaires is necessary to reduce inequality.agreeunsuredisagree21
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22Prison sentences should focus more on rehabilitation than on punishment.agreeunsuredisagree22
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23Developed countries should drastically reduce their carbon emissions, even if it slows down economic growth.agreeunsuredisagree23
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24Major companies should be required to pay employees a living wage, even if it affects their profits.agreeunsuredisagree24
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25The legalization of drugs like marijuana should be expanded globally.agreeunsuredisagree25
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26It is justifiable to break the law in protest of climate inaction (e.g., civil disobedience).agreeunsuredisagree26
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27Autonomous weapons and drones should be banned from warfare.agreeunsuredisagree27
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28Rich countries have a moral obligation to help poorer countries by redistributing wealth and resources.agreeunsuredisagree28
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29Social media platforms have a net negative impact on society.agreeunsuredisagree29
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30The death penalty should be completely abolished worldwide.agreeunsuredisagree30
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31Political correctness has gone too far in Western societies.agreeunsuredisagree31
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32Governments should impose stricter regulations on large tech companies to protect user privacy.agreeunsuredisagree32
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33Free speech should have limitations when it promotes hate or violence.agreeunsuredisagree33
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34The global economy should move toward a universal basic income model.agreeunsuredisagree34
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35Nuclear energy should be expanded as a key solution to fighting climate change.agreeunsuredisagree35
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36Governments should allow open borders for immigration.agreeunsuredisagree36
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37Climate change is the most pressing global issue that humanity currently faces.agreeunsuredisagree37
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38The EA community should focus more on political advocacy to create systemic change.agreeunsuredisagree38
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39Veganism is a moral imperative for those who support effective altruism.agreeunsuredisagree39
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40Effective altruists should prioritize local issues over global initiatives.agreeunsuredisagree40
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41It is morally permissible to work in an ethically questionable industry if you donate a significant portion of your income to charity ('earning to give').agreeunsuredisagree41
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42Animal welfare is just as important as human welfare in ethical considerations.agreeunsuredisagree42
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43People have a moral obligation to donate at least 10% of their income to the most effective charities.agreeunsuredisagree43
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44Effective altruists should focus more on reducing existential risks (like AI Safety) than on alleviating global poverty.agreeunsuredisagree44
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