Positions

Asphalt shingles are prized for their cost-effectiveness, durability, and ease of installation, making them a top choice for roofing materials.

Various islands have been touted as 'Atlantis' in the past century. Some explorers and historians have come up with 'proof' of their claims, which is for the reader to deliberate on. Two of the most popular locations frequently cited as being 'Atlantis' are Antarctica and Santorini.

The majority of historians and scientists do not believe Atlantis existed. They believe that Atlantis was created by Plato to illustrate how a society could herald its own downfall. He was not referring to any real historical or geographical event.

The Australasian format is most commonly used in Australia at both the primary and secondary levels and the annual Australasian Debating Championships, a major debate tournament. The format involves two teams, one proposing and one opposing, with three speakers each.

This position proposes an 'autonomy plus' solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. It argues that Palestinians could control their own local affairs — governments, schools and services — while remaining within the state of Israel, a middle path between full statehood and the status quo.

Babe Ruth, the Great Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, the King of Crash, absolutely dominated the game of baseball since he was 23 years old and catapulted it into a new era of widespread popularity and Americana. His seemingly unbeatable performances still stand today as lore in the baseball community, and his name is one of the most recognizable in all of sports history.

This position reframes the 'lazy millennials' charge as a sign of baby-boomer insecurity. It argues that when boomers call millennials lazy, the criticism springs from their own anxiety—seeing the younger generation as a genuine threat to their status and ways of working.

This position holds that banning books in schools is unenforceable. It argues that a school ban cannot keep a determined reader from a book — libraries, bookshops, home collections and willing parents all provide ready access — so the ban achieves nothing but the appearance of control.

This position holds that barefoot running is beneficial only under specific conditions. It argues that on the right surfaces and with correct technique it can help, but that runners must gradually re-adapt their bodies to running without modern cushioned shoes.

Barry Bonds put up the most jaw-dropping statistical career performance of all time, and his record number of dingers only scratches the surface of his sheer excellence as a baseball genius.

The film that paved the way for Nolan's trilogy is the best film in the series. It set the tone for Nolan's Batman universe and its success allowed Nolan to make a trilogy.

This position holds that Monopoly destroys families because the game invites cheating. It argues that success hinges on dodging rent payments and scamming the banker — and that, with a cheater seemingly always at the table, the game breeds the resentment that tears families apart.

This position holds that beauty is what makes star quality. It argues that physical perfection, more than acting range, propels celebrities to stardom — citing figures like Kristen Stewart and Scott Eastwood, whose striking looks carried them to fame despite limited performances.

This position holds that the most effective work-from-home practice is to behave as though you are going to work. It argues that keeping your usual workday routines — dressing properly and using a designated workspace — mentally prepares you for the day and sustains productivity.

This position holds that it is behaviour that sets humans apart from other animals. It points to distinctively human conduct — our sophisticated communication abilities and the complexity of our emotional responses — as the real dividing line between us and other species.

This position holds that people can be drawn into extremism after a stressful or traumatic life event. It argues that acute emotional distress can leave a person vulnerable, making the certainty and belonging an extremist group offers especially appealing.

This position holds that being transracial is a legitimate identity. It argues that, much like being transgender, a person may genuinely identify with a race other than the one they were born into, that the world is multicultural, and that people should be free to claim such identities.

While Christianity started with a small group of adherents, many historians regard the spread and adoption of Christianity throughout the world as one of the most successful spiritual missions in human history.

This position backed Bernie Sanders as the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee. It argued that he had become a progressive icon who inspired a genuine movement, and pointed to signature policies — Medicare for All and the Green New Deal — as the bold change America needed.

This position names Bill Nicholson as Tottenham's greatest manager. Managing the club from 1958 to 1974, he built its finest-ever team, delivered its greatest successes — including a record English football achievement — and was a technical innovator who gave his whole career to Spurs.

This position names Bill Russell the best basketball player of all time. It argues that since basketball is a team sport, winning matters most—and no one led their team to more success than Russell, whose eleven championships remain unmatched in the game's history.

This position holds that bindis should only be worn by people of South Asian origin. It argues that the bindi carries special cultural and spiritual significance, and that it should not be worn as a fashion accessory by those who do not understand or share that meaning.

This position recommends reading biographies while self-isolating, asking how admired figures handled their own times of crisis. Suggested titles include I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Gandhi's The Story of My Experiments with Truth, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

This position describes a black hole through its structure. It explains that a black hole consists of two key parts: an event horizon — the boundary or 'point of no return' beyond which nothing escapes — and a singularity, a core of effectively infinite density at its centre.