Technology Has Done More Good Than Harm
Moderator:
Good day, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to today’s debate on the topic “Technology has done more good than harm.”
Representing the affirmative side (for the motion) is Team A, and representing the opposing side (against the motion) is Team B.
Let’s begin!
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Opening Speech – For the Motion (Team A):
Ladies and gentlemen, imagine a world without phones, cars, or the internet. A world where information travels at the speed of smoke signals and letters take weeks to arrive.
That world is the past — and technology has rescued us from it!
Technology has made communication faster, education easier, and healthcare more effective.
Doctors can now perform complex surgeries using robotic assistance. Students can attend classes online from anywhere in the world. Farmers can use drones and smart irrigation systems to improve food production.
Technology has connected the world and made our lives more convenient, efficient, and innovative.
Therefore, it is clear that technology has done far more good than harm.
Thank you.
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Opening Speech – Against the Motion (Team B):
Distinguished judges, respected opponents, and honorable audience,
while technology has indeed brought convenience, it has also brought serious harm.
We live in a world where people are addicted to their screens, where privacy is under threat, and jobs are being lost to machines and artificial intelligence.
Technology has made many of us lazy and less social, replacing real relationships with virtual ones.
Moreover, technological waste and pollution harm our planet daily — from e-waste to energy consumption.
So, while technology offers comfort, it also creates new dangers that threaten our society and environment.
In truth, technology has done more harm than good.
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Rebuttal – For the Motion:
Dear judges, my opponents argue that technology isolates us, but technology also connects families across continents through video calls and social media.
They mention job loss — but technology has also created new jobs in IT, programming, design, and digital marketing.
Every tool can be misused, but the problem lies not in technology itself — it lies in how humans use it.
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Rebuttal – Against the Motion:
Ladies and gentlemen, even with all its benefits, technology has made people dependent and distracted.
Children spend hours on gadgets instead of studying. Cybercrime and misinformation are increasing.
Should we call something “good” when it destroys our peace of mind and social values? I think not.
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Conclusion – For the Motion:
Technology is a gift of human intelligence — it saves lives, bridges gaps, and powers progress.
With proper use and control, technology is a force for good.
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Conclusion – Against the Motion:
Technology may be powerful, but unchecked power brings danger.
Until we learn to control it, technology will continue to harm more than it helps.
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Moderator:
Thank you to both teams for a thought-provoking debate!
Now, it’s up to our audience and judges to decide which side made the stronger case.
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Illustration:
Here’s an image illustrating the two sides of technology — the bright and the dark.
