VinUni Futuristic Debate Platform
Join the conversation. Vote on critical issues. See minds change in real-time.
Upcoming Debates
Be it resolved, AI will save humanity more than endanger it.
Be it resolved, climate change requires immediate radical action.
Be it resolved, capitalism has failed the working class.
Past Debates & Podcasts
Munk Debate Podcast: Elon Musk embraces the far-right and Trump ends DEI
Munk Debate Podcast: Gaza, tariffs, and a constitutional showdown
Munk Debates Podcast: Stephen Walt and Evelyn Farkas on Trump's plan for Ukraine
How It Works
Pre-Debate Vote
Cast your initial vote on the debate motion before hearing the arguments
Watch the Debate
Hear compelling arguments from experts on both sides of the issue
Final Vote
Vote again after the debate and see if your mind was changed
About the Platform
Our debate platform is inspired by renowned formats like the Munk Debates and Intelligence Squared, focusing on substantive discussions about important policy issues.
What makes our approach unique is how we measure success: the winning side is not determined by final vote count, but by which team persuades the most people to change their minds during the debate.
This methodology rewards persuasiveness and incentivizes debaters to engage meaningfully with audience concerns rather than simply appealing to pre-existing views.
How Winners Are Determined
- 1Pre-debate poll: The audience votes on the motion before any arguments are presented
- 2The debate: Each side presents their arguments and rebuttals
- 3Post-debate poll: The audience votes again on the same motion
- 4Measuring the shift: We calculate the percentage change for each side
- 5Declaring the winner: The side that gained the most percentage points wins the debate
The Debate Process
Pre-Debate Voting
Before the debate begins, audience members vote on whether they agree or disagree with the motion. This establishes a baseline for measuring opinion shifts.
The Debate
Expert speakers from both sides present their arguments. The format includes opening statements, rebuttals, cross-examination, and closing arguments.
Post-Debate Voting
After hearing all arguments, the audience votes again. We measure which side gained the most support to determine the winner of the debate.
Voting Guidelines
Vote on the motion, not the debaters
Focus on the arguments presented, not personal preferences about the speakers.
Consider changing your mind
Be open to persuasion - the goal is to encourage thoughtful reconsideration of positions.
Be honest with your votes
For accurate results, vote according to your actual opinion, not what you think others want to hear.