Debate Drive - September 2024

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Do we need to learn things in a world where we can just Google it?

We live in a world where information is always at our fingertips and just a few taps of a screen away. So do we really need to learn things? Do we need to memorise times tables or learn the capital cities of countries?

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Should we learn first aid in schools?

Getting help when we are in medical emergency is sometimes life threatening. But how difficult is it to dial 999? Do we really need to learn to administer first aid when emergency help is just a few clicks away?

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Should we ban cars from our roads?

Moving from place to place is a vital part of modern life. Be it for work, play or transporting goods, we are a society that loves our cars. But could we live without them? Could buses, trains, trams, bikes, and even good old walking be a better solution to our mobility needs?

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Can we do more to reduce food waste?

How much food do we actually need? Is there a difference between things we need to eat and things we want to eat? Do we buy things we never get round to eating and end up throwing away? Do we throw away perfectly good food that has gone past its “Best Before” date?

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