Positions
2,930 distinct stances on questions in the encyclopedia. Each position aggregates the strongest supporting arguments.
- Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFKPosition 1 on Who killed John F. Kennedy?This position holds that Lee Harvey Oswald alone killed John F. Kennedy—the official Warren Commission finding. It points to Oswald's ties to the murder weapon and the scene, his history of violence, and his keen interest in communism as evidence of his guilt.
- Leftwingers loved Wagner because he made some positive references to communismPosition 1 on Why did leftwingers love Wagner?
- Legal or illegal, it's pointlessPosition 3 on Was Boris Johnson's move to prorogue parliament legal?Johnson doesn't command a majority in the House of Commons, therefore, any prorogation to outline his legislative agenda is pointless as it will never materialise.
- Legalizing all drugs will benefit societyPosition 1 on What are the pros and cons of legalizing all drugs?
- Legalizing all drugs will harm societyPosition 2 on What are the pros and cons of legalizing all drugs?
- Legislative Powers (Article II, Section 3)Position 2 on What powers are vested in the Executive Branch?This position groups the legislative powers the Constitution gives the president under Article II, Section 3: vetoing bills passed by Congress, delivering State of the Union addresses to recommend measures, and convening or adjourning Congress in the circumstances the Constitution specifies.
- Leonard HenryPosition 2 on Who was the fifth man, in the Cambridge spy ring?
- Leonard Rose is the greatest cellistPosition 5 on Who is the greatest cellist of all time?This position names Leonard Rose as the greatest cellist of all time. It points to his performing career — principal cellist of two of the world's great orchestras and a member of the celebrated Istomin-Stern-Rose trio — and to his teaching at Juilliard, which shaped the modern cello.
- LGBTQ+ people should vote for Donald Trump.Position 2 on Should LGBTQ+ vote for Trump or Biden?This position holds that LGBTQ+ Americans should vote for Donald Trump. Its arguments cite his 2019 campaign to decriminalise homosexuality worldwide, his appointment of openly gay officials and earlier support for LGBTQ rights, and his administration's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS.
- Liberalism best explains the international systemPosition 2 on Which theory of international relations best explains the international system?
- Liberalism has outlived its purpose.Position 3 on Is Western liberalism obsolete?This position holds that Western liberalism has outlived its purpose. It argues that liberalism is no longer essential to a nation's social or economic health — that it is being supplanted by movements like Christian democracy, and that individuals, not ideologies, shape a society's character.
- Libertarianism advocates for a limited governmentPosition 3 on What is Libertarianism?Believing in the smallest government necessary, libertarianism sees a limited government role strictly in protecting individual rights, property, and ensuring national defense.
- Libertarianism calls for a non-interventionist foreign policyPosition 7 on What is Libertarianism?Advocating for peace and trade over war and sanctions, it promotes non-intervention in the internal affairs of other nations.
- Libertarianism emphasizes self-ownershipPosition 8 on What is Libertarianism?Individuals own their bodies and labor, and they should have the authority to make decisions about them without interference.
- Libertarianism prioritizes individual freedomPosition 1 on What is Libertarianism?Libertarianism emphasizes personal autonomy, advocating for individual rights above all else. It supports minimal state intervention in personal and economic matters.
- Libertarianism promotes free-market capitalismPosition 2 on What is Libertarianism?This position characterises libertarianism as, centrally, the promotion of free-market capitalism. It holds that a free and unregulated market is the most efficient way to allocate resources and services, driving wealth creation and innovation with minimal state interference.
- Libertarianism stresses voluntary associationPosition 5 on What is Libertarianism?All interactions, including those in the market and personal relationships, should be conducted voluntarily without government coercion.
- Libertarianism supports civil libertiesPosition 4 on What is Libertarianism?It champions personal freedoms, including freedom of speech, expression, and the right to privacy, opposing any form of censorship or surveillance.
- Libertarianism values property rightsPosition 6 on What is Libertarianism?Property rights are seen as a fundamental aspect of individual freedom and a necessary condition for a prosperous society.
- Life cycle of a black holePosition 2 on What is a black hole?This position describes a black hole through its life cycle — its birth, growth and death. It explains that black holes can form when large stars collapse at the end of their lives, and that, over immense timescales, Hawking radiation will cause them gradually to evaporate away.
- Life is a chemical processPosition 1 on What is Life?Things that are living process chemical reactions
- Life is information processingPosition 2 on What is Life?Things that are living process information
- Life is spiritualPosition 3 on What is Life?Things that are living have a spirit
- Lighter shoes are the key to running fastPosition 5 on What is the key to running fast?
- Lion King is the best Disney moviePosition 2 on What is the best Disney movie?
- Lisa Simpson is the best Simpsons characterPosition 5 on Who is the best Simpsons character?
- Listen to musicPosition 2 on How can we stay mentally healthy in quarantine?This position holds that listening to music helps you stay mentally healthy in quarantine. It argues music lifts the spirits and soothes the soul—even prompting a little dancing for exercise—and points to research showing that both listening to and making music reduce anxiety.
- London is huge, therefore there are more micePosition 2 on Why are there so many mice in London?This position attributes London's abundance of mice simply to the city's size. It argues that because London is far larger than most European cities, it offers more living space and habitat for mice — so a bigger city naturally supports a bigger mouse population.
- London mice are resistant to rodenticidePosition 1 on Why are there so many mice in London?This position attributes London's abundance of mice to rodenticide resistance. It argues that the sheer scale of the city's mouse problem has driven extended, heavy use of poisons — and that London's mice have, in turn, evolved resistance to the rodenticides meant to control them.
- London's architecture suits micePosition 3 on Why are there so many mice in London?This position holds that London's architecture is why the city has so many mice. It argues that the materials used in London's old buildings make them harder to seal against rodents than newer European cities, giving mice easy access into homes and businesses.
- London's poor waste management contributes to rodent problemsPosition 5 on Why are there so many mice in London?Seeing bags overflowing with rubbish is a common site on London streets. Other European cites have more sanitary waste management systems, limiting mice's food supplies.
- London's predator ecosystem helps micePosition 4 on Why are there so many mice in London?This position attributes London's abundance of mice to its predator ecosystem. It argues that the city strips away many of the survival threats mice face in the wild — with far fewer predators and a plentiful supply of food, urban mice thrive and multiply.
- Long-term study skillsPosition 1 on What is the best way to study?This position holds that long-term study skills are the best way to study. It argues steady habits sustained across the school year work best—staying organised, reviewing notes soon after each class, and completing every assignment—rather than relying on last-minute cramming.
- Look after yourselfPosition 5 on How can I help others during coronavirus / COVID-19?This position holds that looking after yourself is itself a way to help others during the pandemic. On the principle that charity begins at home, it argues that tending to your own physical and mental health first leaves you better able to support others — and eases the burden on all.
- Love is a societal toolPosition 3 on What is love?This position holds that love is a societal tool rather than a natural feeling — an artificial construct that, in one reading, oppresses women and reinforces patriarchy. It frames love variously as a commercial device, a coping mechanism, and an appraisal of another person's value.
- Love is a verbPosition 2 on What is love?This position holds that love is a verb — not a feeling but a relational action we choose and perform. It frames love as something enacted through concrete deeds, gifts and choices, an ongoing practice we engage in rather than a passive state we happen to fall into.
- Love is biologicalPosition 5 on What is love?This position holds that love is fundamentally biological. It argues that love can be reduced to chemicals and hormones — rooted in genetics, evolution and the drive to produce healthy offspring — a neurochemical bond and infatuation rather than anything mystical.
- Love is pure emotionPosition 1 on What is love?This position holds that love is, at bottom, pure emotion — the raw, unmistakable feeling that arises on meeting the right person. It frames love as a spontaneous sensation born of attraction, connection and admiration, one that emerges and recedes of its own accord rather than by choice.
- Love is the main theme of Harry PotterPosition 3 on What are the main themes of Harry Potter?
- Lowering calorie intake is the best way to lose weightPosition 3 on What is the best diet for weight loss?This position holds that lowering calorie intake is the surest route to weight loss, on the principle that you must burn more calories than you consume. It frames methods like mindful eating and intermittent fasting as effective because they ultimately cut net calories.
- Lowering fat intake is the best way to lose weightPosition 4 on What is the best diet for weight loss?This position holds that lowering fat intake is the best way to lose weight. It argues the logic is straightforward—to lose body fat, you must first cut the fat in your food—pointing to ultra-low-fat diets as the most direct and effective route to shedding the pounds.
- LQBTQ+ people should vote for Joe Biden.Position 1 on Should LGBTQ+ vote for Trump or Biden?This position holds that LGBTQ+ Americans should vote for Joe Biden. It cites his pledges to the community: protecting them from violence and discrimination, expanding healthcare, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, reforming criminal justice, and advancing LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.
- Luna LovegoodPosition 1 on Who should have Harry Potter ended up with?
- Luna Lovegood is the best Harry Potter characterPosition 8 on Which is the best Harry Potter character?
- LuxembourgPosition 1 on What is Europe's most misunderstood capital city?
- Lyndon B. Johnson killed JFKPosition 4 on Who killed John F. Kennedy?As vice president, Lyndon B. Johnson knew almost everything about JFK's political ideas and intentions. That combined with his unhappiness in his position as vice president makes him a suspect in the Kennedy assassination.
- M*A*S*H* is the most offensive sitcomPosition 6 on What is the world’s most offensive sitcom?
- Made Eye MoodyPosition 5 on Who was the worst Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher?
- MagicPosition 4 on What is religion?
- Magnetic forces causing compass malfunctionsPosition 2 on What are the conspiracy theories about the Bermuda triangle?