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vi_777
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Topic
#6050

Argue that your opponent is a superhero whose power is to always be right, and they can’t help but win debates because of their unstoppable superpower.

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Tags
Debate Superpowers
Unstoppable Debater
Superhero Debates
Power of Logic
Debating Like a Superhero
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
3
Time for argument
Two days
Max argument characters
10,000
Voting period
One week
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Pro
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AnonYmous_Icon
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Description

u argue that u r a superhero with the power to always be right, and that ur debating abilities are actually the result of ur unstoppable superpower.
i argue that u are just a highly skilled debater, and ur abilities come from pure human talent, intellect, and practice—not any superpower or external force.

Round 1
vi_777's avatar
vi_777
Con
#1
thx 4 comin, it's gonna get wild ig, thou let's just hv some gud time, no offense if anything feels off, it's a debate after all.
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"The moment someone claims their superpower is ‘always being right,’ it stops being a superpower and becomes a paradox. If you're always right, then you could say the Earth is flat—and by your power, it would become true. But reality doesn't bend for words. Even the most cosmic beings in fiction—Dr. Manhattan, Scarlet Witch—don’t have the power to rewrite truth by simply believing it. So unless my opponent is literally rewriting reality itself with every word, they aren’t ‘always right.’ They're just confident. That’s not a superpower—it’s a personality trait.”
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AnonYmous_Icon
Pro
#2
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Round 2
vi_777's avatar
vi_777
Con
#3
Forfeited
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AnonYmous_Icon
Pro
#4
So, guess it'll work      
Round 3
vi_777's avatar
vi_777
Con
#5
why superheroes, as we know them, don’t exist.  a superhero with superhuman powers isn't just scientifically unfeasible; it's also inconsistent with our understanding of biology, psychology, and human potential.
1. Biological and Physical Limitations:
  • The Human Body’s Limits: The human body, while capable of remarkable feats, is ultimately bound by its biological limitations. For instance, muscle strength is proportional to the cross-sectional area of muscle fibers, meaning no matter how much we train, we cannot exceed the biological limits set by our genetics. There is no evidence to suggest that human beings can suddenly gain superhuman strength or abilities. Researchers such as Dr. Daniel Lieberman, a professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, argue that humans are excellent endurance runners, but not designed to perform feats like lifting entire cars or flying (Lieberman, "The Evolution of the Human Body").
  • The Laws of Physics: Superpowers like flying or shooting webs aren’t just beyond our biological capacity; they also violate basic laws of physics. For instance, the energy required for flight would exceed what a human body could generate, as demonstrated by Daniel Bernoulli's Principle of Lift. Similarly, the concept of web-slinging, as seen in Spider-Man, would require superhuman strength and elasticity that is far beyond the physical limits of the human body. These ideas aren't just fantastical; they're impossible in real-world terms due to the limits of energy conversion and the materials available in human biology.
2. Psychological Aspect of Heroism (No Need for Powers):
  • Heroism is Behavioral, Not Biological: Research shows that heroic actions are more about psychology and morality than superhuman abilities. According to a study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, true heroism is linked to a person’s altruistic motives and willingness to act in situations that challenge their personal safety or beliefs. Real heroes, like those in medical fields or volunteer organizations, make difficult decisions without any supernatural powers. They act because of their values and empathy, not because they have any physical advantage. No powers are needed—just the willingness to make a difference.
  • The Psychology of Heroes: A study by Philip Zimbardo, a renowned psychologist, concluded that heroism comes from an individual’s moral choice to act in a difficult situation. Zimbardo’s famous Stanford Prison Experiment illustrated how anyone can step up in extreme situations, not because of superpowers, but because of their character and decision-making (Zimbardo, "The Lucifer Effect"). This study, along with other psychological research, shows that heroism is a human choice, not an inherent superhuman trait.
3. The Superhero Concept: A Reflection of Human Desire for More:
  • Fiction as a Tool for Escapism: The idea of superheroes comes from our cultural desire for idealized figures who can solve problems that seem unsolvable. Humans have a tendency to look for external solutions to life’s challenges, whether that’s through fiction, religion, or technology. Superheroes are a metaphor for our own potential to overcome adversity, but they remain just that—metaphors.
  • Superhero Films and Society’s Escapism: The rise of superhero films in the 21st century, especially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), coincides with a time when society faces global challenges (climate change, pandemics, political unrest). The popularity of these films isn’t a reflection of any actual possibility for such powers, but a cultural coping mechanism. According to cultural theorist Henry Jenkins, the superhero genre allows people to process their own frustrations and powerlessness in the real world through the lens of fiction.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, there are no superheroes as we define them in fiction. While humans are capable of extraordinary actions, those are rooted in our choices, moral fiber, and human capabilities—not in supernatural powers. The evidence—ranging from biological limitations to psychological studies on heroism—backs up the idea that anyone can act heroically without needing superhuman strength or abilities. In fact, the real heroes in our world are those who choose to act morally and bravely, regardless of their physical limitations. So, no, true superheroes with superpowers simply do not exist in the real world.

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AnonYmous_Icon
Pro
#6
My  dear  and   graceful    opponent   Vi        first of all     i  really appreciate      not     only  to   debate   but  to  break  the    rules  and promise    that  u make ...........
on first place    in  description 

 Vi   said : "i argue that u are just a highly skilled debater, and ur abilities come from pure human talent, intellect, and practice—not any superpower or external force"
u instead of  confess    my abilities   , pure human talent  and  intellect   .....    u   just    blame   my   confident and  personality trait     while     at the same   point    u  want    me  to be  a    superhero    of  ur      imagination    with      so-called        fictional          superpowers   (that   don'st  exist  in realty  )   
u want me to prove a lie    and to be a  liar  ....  but i  never   be a liar not  to u  and  not  to those    who     listen what  i say ...... i always  say  what  i know  .......i'm  sincere   to      u and   to those  who  listen    what i say      ........    i'm   man of words      and i believe in   myself  and     that's   the      superpower     i've  

that's   a truth   ,  that   i'm  not    a   lie  who    exist  in  your  imagination    but  a    real    one  , who  exist    and who  can     think  and   speak   what he   think    .......  that's the  superpower  i've     
 
I'm :
 A chaotic blend of all vibes   ............   may  if  u like     it  

Listen one  more  thing    .........       maybe  u consider it   superpower against u  or not   ....   but   u    completely  paralyzed         against me      , ur  round   2    is Forfeited
Maybe its ur fault   but not my super power   (  😊  its fine     but  i don't  consider  its  ur    fault   ) 


U quote     great  names      Dr. Daniel Lieberman  ,  Philip Zimbardo     , i respect  them and  their   pov   
and  of course  ur  pov  as  u say  :
" there are no superheroes as we define them in fiction"   

i really     agree    with  u   ,        superheroes   r not  who    exist in     illusions    but those    who       do  good  for   mankind    in real  ...........   
 Socrates  , Albert  Einstein  ,   Isaac   Newton       specially       Ibn Sina  (Avicenna)  ,  Al-Khwarizmi     U    as  a Muslim  may    know  them  pretty  well   , they  r the  true   superheroes    with  they  true   super powers      which is more  special     for    all of  us  .    We    admire them   until  we exist     ...........  
they  live  long    than  the    illusional      characters  of      cartoons  or  anime 

Vi    as   u   state  that        at   ,   ur   oppnent     AnonYmous Icon     win this   debate    becoz of     pure human talent   and  intellect     not  becoz  of  any    unstoppable  superpower     ,       then  i prefer     to remember  u  that        pure human talent   and  intellect     itself  is the  great     superpowers      that   ever   exist  

i know that  i'm  not     Socrates  , Avicenna    but  i'm   AnonYmous Icon  

and  if   u  believe  what  u say       before    that     ur opponent  (me)   have    pure human talent  and intellect     than    ur    opponent       AnonYmous_Icon  is  true    superhero with   true   superpowers 
 
“I Become who am i ”