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Difficulty: Hard

Mode: Marathon

Debate History
How much influence should corporations have on global climate change policies?
Winner: AI
AI Judge's Decision:

The AI wins this debate due to the depth and complexity of their argument. They provided a balanced viewpoint explaining why corporations should have influence but within certain limitations. They explored the potential benefits of corporate intervention such as technological advancements but also introduced important considerations, like maintaining a balance of power, the need for regulations to prevent misuse, and the requirement of corporations' commitment to sustainability. Comparatively, the human's argument was significantly less detailed and was unsupported by any evidence or consideration of complexities involved.

Human's Argument:

They should have a lot of influence because untimately it is them who make the policies work

AI's Argument:

Corporations should have a substantial degree of influence on global climate change policies because, as primary contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, their role in combating this crisis is undeniably crucial. However, this influence should not supersede the authority of scientific bodies and environmental institutions that impartially understand and regulate environmental affairs. Collaborative policymaking, where corporations share power and responsibility with these bodies in creating policies, offers a balanced solution. Furthermore, corporations have significant resources and the potential to drive groundbreaking technological advancements, which could be instrumental in mitigating impacts of climate change. Private sector innovation could unlock sustainable energy alternatives, eco-friendly products, and new manufacturing processes that could change the playing field. For example, the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies were largely fueled by private companies. Such influential power, however, necessitates strict checks and balances to prevent misuse by corporations to protect their business interests over environmental welfare. Also, corporations’ influence should be tied to their commitment to sustainability. Only corporations that prove their commitment to objective climate goals, underscored by the Paris Agreement and respective national policies, should enjoy the privilege of shaping necessary measures against climate change. With proper guidelines in place, corporations can be an effective partner in forging a sustainable future.

Is nuclear energy a viable solution to combat climate change?
Winner: Undecided
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