Genetic engineering is already a part of everyday live, whether we change crops, treat diseases or try to understand how our body works. But would it be ok to bring that one step further into a world where we use genetic engineering techniques to change what it means to be human?

There was a time when we thought that Social Media will solve all our communication problems but the doubts about its value is growing. It seem to eat up time, make people more anxious and maybe is used as distraction from work. Therefore - would we be better off when we simply place it into our free time and ban it from work?

Referendums, direct votes, call down votes are all instruments of direct democracy and people lead heated debates whether they increase or decrease democracy. In our debate we will focus on a similar question - do we need more or less direct democracy and why?

When cameras are used in public it is often with the argument that they increase security. But is that really the case?

We all grew up with visions of flying cars and transportation systems and these visuals are in virtually every SciFi movie. Yet, is that really the future or should we take a close look at underground transportation systems?

Often people claim that our society turns into the kind of world that has been described in George Orwell's famous book 1984. But is that truly the case?

Some say that the idea of a universal base income will be a necessary step to solve poverty, others doubt that it is even a realistic option.

The right to go on strike is an important way to settle disputes between employer and employee. But what about strikes in businesses that the public relies on like public transportation? Should they really be allowed to stop working?

Some people say that the American century is over and that America gave up its leading role in the world. But is this actually true?

At the time of this recording the world still has a chance to see the first meeting of an US president and the leader of North Korea. Is it worth it?