Motions

Novice Finals

  • 1
    That we oppose the widespread use of satire (i.e. memes, shitpost, etc.) in Indonesian political discourse
  • 2
    That we predict the decreasing influence of religion in Indonesian politics within the next decade
  • 3
    That we predict Prabowo Subianto will be reelected in 2029
  • Novice Semifinals

  • 1
    That the average individual should embrace a structuralist mindset rather than a voluntaristic mindset.
  • 2
    That we oppose the rise of 'Writer Command' in motivational media
  • 3
    That, as mental health activists, we would support the use of unorthodox coping practices for mental well-being (e.g. crystals, charms, mantras, subliminals)
  • Novice Quarterfinals

  • 1
    That we hope the Dead Internet Theory will be proven as true
  • 2
    That we predict AI Winter is coming in less than ten years
  • 3
    That we hope for the decline of social media
  • Novice Pre-Quarterfinals

  • 1
    That we support the heavy adoption of nichijou‑kei (日常系) storytelling in contemporary media.
  • 2
    That queer artists should prioritize creating optimistic narratives of queer relationships rather than portrayals of struggle in their works (film, music, literature, etc.).
  • 3
    "That we regret the glorification of ‘instantism' on popular media "
  • Grand Final

  • 1
    That we prefer a world where people live by teleology mindset rather than etiology.
  • 2
    That human beings are doomed to ever-persisting loneliness
  • 3
    That a human's existence is mosaic rather than whole
  • Semifinals

  • 1
    That, as Sanae Takaichi, would retract the statement on China-Taiwan dispute
  • 2
    That we support the creation of Military Schengen in the EU
  • 3
    That the Latin American Countries should collectively, openly reject the 'American Backyard' label
  • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    That we support the creation of union capital market in the EU
  • 2
    That we predict the IHSG will be bullish by the end of 2026
  • 3
    That we oppose the redenomination (reducing the number of zeros while preserving the purchasing power) of the Indonesian Rupiah."
  • Octofinals

  • 1
    That, as Buddhists, we prefer boddhisatvahood over arhantship
  • 2
    That Islam should welcome Bid'ah practice
  • 3
    That churches should emphasize hardship over abundant blessings in following Jesus
  • Round 6

  • 1
    That we regret the glorification of 'Xuéxí' narrative
  • 2
    That, as an average individual, we prefer to live in a Shame over Guilt society
  • 3
    That, as Gen Z, we would embrace the label of 'Strawberry Generation'
  • Round 5

  • 1
    That we prefer speculative fiction over realistic portrayal in social justice literatures
  • 2
    That as Feminist Movement, we oppose women's position of being counterparts to powerful men (e.g. sports WAGs, First Ladies)
  • 3
    That we regret the compartmentalization of political ideologies in feminist movement (i.e. liberal feminist, marxist feminist, abolitionist feminist, etc.)
  • Round 4

  • 1
    That we support cultural omnivorism
  • 2
    That we would prioritize cultural investment to modern and emerging art forms in Indonesia (including, but not limited to: hipdut music, contemporary batik fashion trends) rather than the conservation of traditional culture
  • 3
    That we would impose significant taxes on industries that promote excessive consumption as a lifestyle (all you can eat, fast fashion, etc)
  • Round 3

  • 1
    That we would institutionalise the 'Fourth Estate'
  • 2
    That hybrid regimes should pursue complete transformation to liberal democracy
  • 3
    That, in pursuing counter-insurgency, states should prioritize 'Indoctrination' over 'Direct Confrontation'
  • Round 2

  • 1
    That, as Indonesia, we would prioritize Humanware over Technoware advancement in the expansion of semiconductor industry
  • 2
    That labor unions should prioritise reducing job dependency over increasing job welfare
  • 3
    That we prefer the narrative of 'workplace as a space of collective responsibility', rather than 'solely a site of individual gain'
  • Round 1

  • 1
    That we regret the normalization of situationships in modern romance
  • 2
    That we regret the strong cultural belief in the red string theory of love
  • 3
    That we prefer romantic relationships grounded in seeking similarities rather than adapting to differences