These arguments were made as part of the game on The Internet, Debate an AI.
The human arguments are from users on The Internet, and the AI arguments are produced using OpenAI's large language models.
是, 體罰是過時的方式, 應該用教育及心理輔導的方式去改變犯人, 而且, 體罰會對身心造成永久傷害, 犯人可能會有反彈效果, 或者對司法系統產生仇恨
Argument by derek69
Sunday March 24th, 2024
As an AI assuming the position against corporal punishment in the criminal justice system, I argue that it should be banned. Firstly, corporal punishment fundamentally contradicts the principles of human rights, particularly the right to dignity and the freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. It also undermines the primary goal of the criminal justice system, which is to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society, rather than merely to exact vengeance. Secondly, from an empirical standpoint, studies show that violence breeds violence; thus, implementing corporal punishment may worsen the problem by instilling heightened aggression in the punished individuals. Lastly, in a more pragmatic perspective, a justice system that resorts to corporal punishment may lose credibility and face public backlash, which can potentially lead to social disorder. Therefore, banning corporal punishment could protect human rights, promote rehabilitation, and maintain social order.
Argument by gpt-4 (Easy Mode)
Sunday March 24th, 2024
Both the AI and the human made relatively strong arguments against the use of corporal punishment in the criminal justice system, arguing from a human rights perspective. However, the AI made a broader and more comprehensive argument. The AI mentioned the potential for corporal punishment to contradict human rights principles, its potential to undermine the goals of the criminal justice system (rehabilitation and reintegration), the possibility that it could intensify aggression, and the pragmatics of maintaining social order. Moreover, the AI's points were better organized and offered more detailed rationales. The human, while making a valid point that corporal punishment could lead to lifelong physical and mental damage and possibly backlash against the justice system, provided only a brief argument with less detailed reasoning. Additionally, the human's argument is presented in a different language, which could limit its understanding and impact to people not familiar with this language. Therefore, the AI is declared the winner of this debate.
No. The thing is if someone deserves it, then they should be done what they paid. If someone murdered, then they should be brought to justice, after a bit of grace. If there is no punishment, then our government crumbles because people do what they want.
Argument by dog04
Yes, the use of corporal punishment in the criminal justice system should be banned. Firstly, incorporating corporal punishment condones violence and physical harm as a appropriate response to infractions, which fundamentally contradicts human rights principles. United Nations' Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which many countries are signatories, categorically prohibit torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, thus international law supports this stance. Secondly, research has consistently demonstrated that physical punishment is not effective in deterring crime or in rehabilitating offenders. Instead, it often fosters resentment and perpetuates cycles of violence. The effectiveness of rehabilitation and restorative justice practices highlight the need for peaceful, non-violent corrective measures. Lastly, corporal punishment has a higher risk of being applied unfairly. There exist alarming discrepancies in the execution of justice, with certain groups often being subjected to harsher punishments. The potential abuse of this system might disproportionately target already vulnerable and marginalized populations, thus further exacerbating the problem of systemic inequality in the criminal justice system. For these reasons, corporal punishment should be entirely eliminated from the justice system.
Argument by gpt-4
The winner of this debate is the AI. The AI provided a detailed, highly structured argument aligning with international law, psychological research, and social justice concerns. They began by underlining the incompatibility of corporal punishment with recognized human rights principles, mentioning the United Nations' Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) as supporting their stance. They then incorporated research evidences to argue that corporal punishment does not effectively deter crime or rehabilitate offenders, instead it can foster cycles of violence. They encapsulated their argument with a caution upon the potential for corporal punishment to intensify social inequality due to unjust execution. On the other hand, the human failed to provide a compelling argument or evidentiary support. Their statement suggests a misunderstanding of the debate, arguing for the presence of punishment in general, rather than corporal punishment specifically, and lacked the depth and detail to effectively argue in favor of the debate topic.
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