Motion Sickness: Why Are Debate Motions So Bad?

Update: 2025-06-11

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What makes a good debate motion? Why are motions so weird these days?

In this episode I argue that the motions aren't the issue, it's our view of debate, and perhaps a writer from 1947 can help explain why.

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