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Re:New evidence that British workplaces are losing viewpoint... by Digory on Thursday April 29, 2021 @10:21AM (#26981511)
Unfortunately, structured competitive debate these days has gone off the rails. At least, college debate in the US has become ridiculous.

Moot court and mock trial retain some semblance of argumentation. But you would have to reinvent the kind of formal debate you’re imagining.

Re:New evidence that British workplaces are losing viewpoint... by mensetmanusman on Thursday April 29, 2021 @11:41AM (#26982585)
It’s hilarious. Robots talking as quickly as possible to gain points.
Re:New evidence that British workplaces are losing viewpoint... by sixstringtheory on Thursday April 29, 2021 @12:50PM (#26983507)
Strathern’s generalization of Goodhart’s Law at work.

Once a measure becomes a target it ceases to function as a good measure.

Re:New evidence that British workplaces are losing viewpoint... by amalcon on Thursday April 29, 2021 @11:00AM (#26982032)
You may be right; I've been out of that loop for a rather long time now.