⚖️ English Debate: Big Tech & Monopolies
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 21 people
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Where would you travel to grow emotionally? |
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| Q2. | Do you enjoy trying new activities while traveling? |
| Q3. | What would you do if you found out that your best friend was actually an alien? |
| Q4. | How do you navigate situations where your beliefs are challenged? |
| Q5. | What is your favorite childhood game or toy? |
| Q6. | If you could go back in time, where would you go? |
| Q7. | If you could know either when you die or how, which would you choose? |
| Q8. | How do you know when to walk away from something? |
| Q1. | Do giant technology companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon have too much power over our daily lives? |
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| Q2. | Should governments forcefully break up these massive tech monopolies to protect fair competition? |
| Q3. | Are you willing to trade your personal privacy in exchange for using free services like Google Search? |
| Q4. | Is it dangerous that a few billionaires control the major platforms where the world gets its news? |
| Q5. | Will large corporations eventually become more powerful and influential than actual governments? |
| Q6. | Does the dominance of Big Tech make it impossible for new, small startup companies to succeed? |
| Q7. | Should app stores be legally forced to allow outside payment systems without taking a huge cut? |
| Q8. | If you had to completely stop using products from one Big Tech company forever, which one would it be? |
| Q1. | How do you think we can address the issue of mental health stigma? |
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| Q2. | Throughout childhood, many people cherish bedtime stories. Which tale remains vivid for you? |
| Q3. | Do you agree that money is the root of all evil? |
| Q4. | What memory reminds you to stay hopeful? |
| Q5. | If you could eat dinner with 3 people you don't know, who would it be and where would you go? |
| Q6. | How do you cope with stress and maintain balance in your life? |
| Q7. | Do you have any allergies? |
| Q8. | What’s a meal that comforts you? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
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