The theme for Round 3 of Debatable IV is Science! The past couple of years have been defined by the importance of creating and communicating scientific knowledge. This motion asks us to question WHO gets to make scientific knowledge and why that might matter.

 

The motion reads THW priortize the funding of scientific research conducted by members of historically marginalized groups. We thank Dr. RJ Lim for contributing this motion!

 

00:00 Introduction

00:47 What inspired this motion?

1:50 What is the importance of Science debates?

2:46 What does priority funding look like? How are grants given?

4:35 Framing government side

6:43 Arguing for gov

12:30 Extending for gov

15:12 Reframing for opp

17:51 Arguing for opp

23:07 Extending for opp

25:16 Advice for science motions (Especially if you have no matter!)