Universal Debating Project
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* 1 Description
* 2 Discussion
* 2.1 The Problem of Complexity
* 2.2 Basic Systemization of Presentation on the Universal Debating
Project
* 3 More Information
Description
Project proposed by Robert Searle:
"The Universal Debating Project is an extremely ambitious proposal for an
on-going programme in which "all", or most arguments for, or against any topic
of human knowledge, or information could be presented in a clear form. In other
words, an on-line "encyclopedia" for pros, and cons in any debate which could
be continually up-dated on the internet. It would adopt the p2p approach, and
hence, be an Open Source of data emanating from laymen, experts, ngos,
scholarly papers, popular articles, documentaries, et al.
Obviously, Wikipedia articles do present arguments for, and against particular
subjects. But how "complete," and how unbiased are they? Moreover, they deal
mainly with major aruguments, and "minor" arguments maybe excluded at times. In
effect, what is needed is the most objective presentation of possible pros, and
cons on most, if not "all" kinds of human knowledge, and "controversy". The
Universal Debating Project should be publicly seen as being a highly reliable,
and a credible central global source of such data.
Discussion
The Problem of Complexity
As the world becomes increasingly complex it becomes more, and more vital
to....
a) ...reduce most, if not "all" information into clear, and manageable levels
of data...ideally using the least number of words..
b) ...reduce "all" arguments for, and against in a lucid manner....again
ideally using the least number of words...
Apart from Wikipedia mentioned earlier there are ofcourse on the internet any
number of forums, and discussion groups.These are fine as far as they go. But
as said before how complete are their arguments for, and against a certain
topic? This is where the Universal Debating Project becomes all-important.
Basic Systemization of Presentation on the Universal Debating Project
The presentation of data on various subjects should be simple. It could be like
"Pros, and Cons, a Debaters Handbook" edited by Trevor Sather which went
through a number of editions since 1896. Here, two columns are presented, one
of which is for pro arguments, and the other for con arguments. Each entry is
numbered, and should be lucid, and precise .....ideally once again using the
least number of words possible to present a case.
If the Universal Debating Project were ever set up its initial concern would be
with major issues notably social matters, politics, and cllimate change.Also,
it should be added that it is as yet unclear how such a proposal could be
funded. It could use the Wikipedia model, or maybe not.
More Information
Two Links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate
This link below deals with rationality, and it too could be reduced to a pro,
and con presentation so that an informed decision-making process could be
undertaken by the individual..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationality
IMPORTANT.
Since the above "article" was put on the p2pfoundation listing a very similiar
project exists to it..However, I was not suprised admitedly as it is an
excellent concept which deserves to be considered seriously.
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Welcome_to_Debatepedia%21
R.S.
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