The arguments that convince the other side
Thebate is for questions that evidence cannot settle. Take a position, argue it, and see which arguments actually move people who disagree with you.
Positions, not sides
A debate carries as many stances as it needs. You join one, or none, and you can change your mind at any time.
Ranked by who they convince
An argument rated convincing by people from other positions ranks above one that only its own side likes. Applause from your allies counts for very little.
No winner
The balance bar shows how opinion is distributed, never what is correct. There is no verdict at the end.
Open right now
- Should people be free to say things that are demonstrably false?
- Yes, almost without exception
- No, when it causes real harm
- Free to say, not free to amplify
- Does working less make people better at their work?
- Yes, rested people do better work
- No, it just compresses the same load
- Only for some kinds of work
- Is loyalty a virtue or a bias we dress up as one?
- A virtue
- A bias
- Depends on what you are loyal to