Auf welcher Seite stehst Du? Ein Abend voller Debatten und Perspektivwechsel

In the organizer's words:

Open debating club

One topic, two positions and the question of which side has the stronger arguments: Welcome to the debating club!

At first, this may sound like an elite British university with wood paneling, but the actual idea behind debating clubs is simple: participants are divided into two groups (pro and con) by drawing lots. They then debate, not discuss. What's the difference? It's not about right or wrong, but solely about the persuasiveness of the stronger argument. And so that nobody has to be afraid, here are the answers to the most pressing questions:

• What topics are being debated? Anything that concerns our society is possible: from the reintroduction of compulsory military service to the best-before date on food to a ban on product advertising in public spaces.
• And if I don't know my way around a topic? Don't panic! To ensure that all debaters are well prepared for their assignment, each debate round begins with a short research session (so don't forget your cell phone or tablet!).
• Does everyone always debate? Only a handful of people debate each topic so that it doesn't become too confusing and lengthy. If you're not part of the debate team, you can join in as a spectator and tell us which arguments were convincing - then we switch so that as many people as possible can actively participate in the debate.
• Why should I take part? Because debating together not only trains your own rhetoric, but also helps you to empathize with other people and strengthen your empathy for other positions.

So come along and join in the debate!

By and with the neuland & gestalten team