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Do you know if I have a good chance to teach you something?
No.
Do you believe the United States should be more or less involved in world affairs?
Less. I have seen Afghanistan troops being retreated back to the USA on news and I have to say this is the political equivalent of a blunder. Too much involvement in world affairs means some world affairs does absolutely nothing and it is just a waste of time.
Plus, the US itself is in a period of unrest. Learn to take care of the own citizens, then go outside.
Do you have a positive, negative, or neutral, opinion of Confucianism? If so why?
A bit positive. I guess it is inbuilt into the Chinese traditions just like the Bible is instilled into European tradition, however it is very outdated. It writes that wives should show utmost respect and obey their husbands, in a time period where that is the status quo. Having a Confucius way of thinking and being polite is good. Strictly following words uttered by a wise man 3000 years ago in a vastly different time setting is called a reactionary, and that isn't a good thing.
Nevertheless, if you remove the difference of society from then to now, and keep where humanity is similar, most of Confucianism works and is not just a part of culture, but rules many successful people abide in interpersonal scenarios.
What are your thoughts on the CCP? (Chinese communist party)
Positive, unironically.
They have built a nation from scratch and made it into the 2nd most powerful nation in about 70 years.
I believe that we should question one's actions, not the one who acts. The western media who portrays CCP as no better than Satan because Uyghur killing or something undermines that it did so much for the people. Sure, the Uyghur killing is definitely a negative factor if it exists and is true, but that cannot be an argument against that the CCP is contributive to more than a billion people. Most people support the nation with all their heart.
Are you a utilitarianist? i looked at your trolley debate and you seem to want to reduce suffering as much as possible which fits in with the utilitarian philosophy. (for specification negative utilitarianist)
Yes.
Reducing suffering = More happiness.
what do you think of your controversial video game debate against Undefeatable?
I definitely learned lessons doing so. Every close loss will learn me how to tie up the details and every big loss learns me the general ways smarter people reason. Every loss is a way of learning.
I gotta learn how to map my word count so it doesn’t exceed the limit.
Do you value safety over liberty, or vice versa?
I haven’t answered this for a while, but yes, liberty, or otherwise known as, freedom.
Our ancestors have been killed fighting for their liberties, they refused to be restricted down by the colonialists and the imperialists. If they have chosen safety I am sure that I wouldn’t even be able to use this laptop.
Outside the comfort zone is where dreams get accomplished. My life goal is as much freedom/choice as possible, so yes, liberty over safety.
Required reading in school, have there been any books that stand out in your memory, if so, why?
Rich Dad Poor Dad. Just read it to escape boring English class in China. After realizing it was “capitalist propaganda”, I put the book away for preparing a Chinese important test.
The book would work a hell lot better in America than in places like China.
what's the most "on the fence" opinion you have about something?
Gun rights
Do you think that, if advanced aliens wrote the Bible, the Bible would more accurately describe science than if God wrote it?
If advanced aliens wrote the Bible, then advanced aliens would be the so-called god.
Either way, the Bible is written by flawed but arrogant things. Aliens could have written that.
Why were you being a dick in the Looney Bin server
Just checked questions tabs today. Dunno why this is asked.
On balance, has capitalism been a successful economic doctrine?
Yes.
Do you think Spanish will be more or less relevant in the future?
Less, unless it becomes world's unified language. I imagine the world using the same language for all.
If you could learn a new language, what would it be?
Spanish. That way I can talk to 21 whole countries.
You are given the TARDIS from Doctor Who. Where in the past/future will you go?
In the past, at the geological age of the Great Flood. That way I can verify that the bible is true or not, thus shifting my worldview as well as adding/reducing faith.
Is it bad that I expected "ora ora..." Dio meme with the about me section? ("What? You are asking me how I am top 5?")
No.
Would you say you are better at text-based debate or video/verbal debates?
I would say, Yes. I lack the speed and reaction time needed for verbal debates, but if you give me an hour or two I can construct an argument worth 4 people's responses.
Do you have any advice on how to become a better debater? I have seen multiple rounds where you debated so well that the opponent conceded. What are reliable topics to debate about?
Reliable topics? Only if you know the topics. Back then when I deliberately tried devil’s advocate for no reason I got kicked in the balls, at least the online equivalent. In other words: if you think you can’t win this debate, don’t even participate in it. Better prepare sources beforehand because people might destroy you with facts and logic before you do.
Note: as long as there is supporting evidence you can accept it. If you are trying to be 100% sure then you will accept no debate. Go accept some risks and do not be a coward that argues the same thing over and over again.
A good debater must win against other good debaters. I suggest you challenge a good debater on a topic that you think you can win. Upon them you can find your most efficient Style. Ragnar and Oromagi are two debaters of structure, while RM is one with raw facts and logic regardless.
I have this said to me before. If you don’t understand don’t worry. The more you debate, the more you will know what these advices do to you.
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This should belong in the PMs. Remember this is the QUESTIONS section.
Can you vote for my debate https://www.debateart.com/debates/2207/weekends-should-be-3-days-long-instead
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Let's have a debate, my school vs your school. You up?
How is it going to take place? You can just PM me the answer to this question, the rules etc. I am relatively skeptical, and more than that, I don't actually like my school.
Are you User_2006?
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