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vi_777

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Topic

#6050

Argue that your opponent is a superhero whose power is to always be right, and they can’t help but win debates because of their unstoppable superpower.

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After 1 vote and with 1 point ahead, the winner is...

AnonYmous_Icon

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Debate Superpowers

Unstoppable Debater

Superhero Debates

Power of Logic

Debating Like a Superhero

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Publication date: 04.03.2025 02:49PM
Last updated date: 04.29.2025 02:34PM
Type: Standard
Number of rounds: 3
Time for argument: Two days
Max argument characters: 10,000
Voting period: One week
Point system: Multiple criterions
Voting system: Open

Contender / Pro

AnonYmous_Icon

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Description

u argue that u r a superhero with the power to always be right, and that ur debating abilities are actually the result of ur unstoppable superpower.
i argue that u are just a highly skilled debater, and ur abilities come from pure human talent, intellect, and practice—not any superpower or external force.

Round 1

vi_777

04.04.2025 03:17PM

Con

thx 4 comin, it's gonna get wild ig, thou let's just hv some gud time, no offense if anything feels off, it's a debate after all.

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"The moment someone claims their superpower is ‘always being right,’ it stops being a superpower and becomes a paradox. If you're always right, then you could say the Earth is flat—and by your power, it would become true. But reality doesn't bend for words. Even the most cosmic beings in fiction—Dr. Manhattan, Scarlet Witch—don’t have the power to rewrite truth by simply believing it. So unless my opponent is literally rewriting reality itself with every word, they aren’t ‘always right.’ They're just confident. That’s not a superpower—it’s a personality trait.”

AnonYmous_Icon

04.04.2025 05:30PM

Pro

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Round 2

vi_777

04.06.2025 05:30PM

Con

Forfeited

AnonYmous_Icon

04.06.2025 06:08PM

Pro

So, guess it'll work

Round 3

vi_777

04.08.2025 01:39PM

Con

why superheroes, as we know them, don’t exist. a superhero with superhuman powers isn't just scientifically unfeasible; it's also inconsistent with our understanding of biology, psychology, and human potential.

1. Biological and Physical Limitations:

The Human Body’s Limits: The human body, while capable of remarkable feats, is ultimately bound by its biological limitations. For instance, muscle strength is proportional to the cross-sectional area of muscle fibers, meaning no matter how much we train, we cannot exceed the biological limits set by our genetics. There is no evidence to suggest that human beings can suddenly gain superhuman strength or abilities. Researchers such as Dr. Daniel Lieberman, a professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, argue that humans are excellent endurance runners, but not designed to perform feats like lifting entire cars or flying (Lieberman, "The Evolution of the Human Body").
The Laws of Physics: Superpowers like flying or shooting webs aren’t just beyond our biological capacity; they also violate basic laws of physics. For instance, the energy required for flight would exceed what a human body could generate, as demonstrated by Daniel Bernoulli's Principle of Lift. Similarly, the concept of web-slinging, as seen in Spider-Man, would require superhuman strength and elasticity that is far beyond the physical limits of the human body. These ideas aren't just fantastical; they're impossible in real-world terms due to the limits of energy conversion and the materials available in human biology.

2. Psychological Aspect of Heroism (No Need for Powers):

Heroism is Behavioral, Not Biological: Research shows that heroic actions are more about psychology and morality than superhuman abilities. According to a study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, true heroism is linked to a person’s altruistic motives and willingness to act in situations that challenge their personal safety or beliefs. Real heroes, like those in medical fields or volunteer organizations, make difficult decisions without any supernatural powers. They act because of their values and empathy, not because they have any physical advantage. No powers are needed—just the willingness to make a difference.
The Psychology of Heroes: A study by Philip Zimbardo, a renowned psychologist, concluded that heroism comes from an individual’s moral choice to act in a difficult situation. Zimbardo’s famous Stanford Prison Experiment illustrated how anyone can step up in extreme situations, not because of superpowers, but because of their character and decision-making (Zimbardo, "The Lucifer Effect"). This study, along with other psychological research, shows that heroism is a human choice, not an inherent superhuman trait.

3. The Superhero Concept: A Reflection of Human Desire for More:

Fiction as a Tool for Escapism: The idea of superheroes comes from our cultural desire for idealized figures who can solve problems that seem unsolvable. Humans have a tendency to look for external solutions to life’s challenges, whether that’s through fiction, religion, or technology. Superheroes are a metaphor for our own potential to overcome adversity, but they remain just that—metaphors.
Superhero Films and Society’s Escapism: The rise of superhero films in the 21st century, especially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), coincides with a time when society faces global challenges (climate change, pandemics, political unrest). The popularity of these films isn’t a reflection of any actual possibility for such powers, but a cultural coping mechanism. According to cultural theorist Henry Jenkins, the superhero genre allows people to process their own frustrations and powerlessness in the real world through the lens of fiction.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, there are no superheroes as we define them in fiction. While humans are capable of extraordinary actions, those are rooted in our choices, moral fiber, and human capabilities—not in supernatural powers. The evidence—ranging from biological limitations to psychological studies on heroism—backs up the idea that anyone can act heroically without needing superhuman strength or abilities. In fact, the real heroes in our world are those who choose to act morally and bravely, regardless of their physical limitations. So, no, true superheroes with superpowers simply do not exist in the real world.

AnonYmous_Icon

04.09.2025 08:45AM

Pro

My dear and graceful opponent Vi first of all i really appreciate not only to debate but to break the rules and promise that u make ...........

on first place in description

Vi said : "i argue that u are just a highly skilled debater, and ur abilities come from pure human talent, intellect, and practice—not any superpower or external force"

u instead of confess my abilities , pure human talent and intellect ..... u just blame my confident and personality trait while at the same point u want me to be a superhero of ur imagination with so-called fictional superpowers (that don'st exist in realty )

u want me to prove a lie and to be a liar .... but i never be a liar not to u and not to those who listen what i say ...... i always say what i know .......i'm sincere to u and to those who listen what i say ........ i'm man of words and i believe in myself and that's the superpower i've

that's a truth , that i'm not a lie who exist in your imagination but a real one , who exist and who can think and speak what he think ....... that's the superpower i've

I'm :

A chaotic blend of all vibes ............ may if u like it

Listen one more thing ......... maybe u consider it superpower against u or not .... but u completely paralyzed against me , ur round 2 is Forfeited

Maybe its ur fault but not my super power ( 😊 its fine but i don't consider its ur fault )

U quote great names Dr. Daniel Lieberman , Philip Zimbardo , i respect them and their pov

and of course ur pov as u say :

" there are no superheroes as we define them in fiction"

i really agree with u , superheroes r not who exist in illusions but those who do good for mankind in real ...........

Socrates , Albert Einstein , Isaac Newton specially Ibn Sina (Avicenna) , Al-Khwarizmi U as a Muslim may know them pretty well , they r the true superheroes with they true super powers which is more special for all of us . We admire them until we exist ...........

they live long than the illusional characters of cartoons or anime

Vi as u state that at , ur oppnent AnonYmous Icon win this debate becoz of pure human talent and intellect not becoz of any unstoppable superpower , then i prefer to remember u that pure human talent and intellect itself is the great superpowers that ever exist

i know that i'm not Socrates , Avicenna but i'm AnonYmous Icon

and if u believe what u say before that ur opponent (me) have pure human talent and intellect than ur opponent AnonYmous_Icon is true superhero with true superpowers

“I Become who am i ”

vi_777

04.29.2025 02:34PM

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@Tickbeat

cool

Tickbeat

04.28.2025 03:28PM

#15

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@vi_777

I realized that the moment I understood the superpower, considering similar concepts like "This statement is false," or "My nose will grow now."

vi_777

04.28.2025 12:25PM

#14

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@Tickbeat

idk thou it does seem like u put in some real power to think that much 😶

Tickbeat

04.28.2025 03:29AM

#13

It's a superpower, so I think it absolutely would have the power to make the earth flat. What would have made an irrefutable rebuttal to the idea of such a superpower is proposing the hypothetical scenario in which the person with this superpower says "I am wrong." If the superpower causes them to always be right, then they are right that they are wrong, meaning that they are wrong. But they can't be wrong, because the superpower requires that they are always right, meaning that they can't be wrong. But that means that he's wrong about the fact that he's wrong, since he must always be right due to the superpower, making him once again wrong.

vi_777

04.18.2025 08:14AM

#12

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AnonYmous_Icon

04.16.2025 04:53PM

#11

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@Barney

@vi_777

i appreciate for ur fair words and biased collaboration ........ to make this debate a debate

vi_777

04.16.2025 03:41PM

#10

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@Barney

thx for the vote
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vi_777

04.10.2025 01:06PM

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@AnonYmous_Icon

man, u did good, well thx for ur time/////

vi_777

04.08.2025 04:35AM

ahh damn i forgot to post well no worries i'll go all out

vi_777

04.04.2025 01:56PM

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@TheGreatSunGod

next time ig
cz i'll b postin weird stuff
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TheGreatSunGod

04.04.2025 01:51PM

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@vi_777

Okay, fine.
meow

vi_777

04.04.2025 01:48PM

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@TheGreatSunGod

no worries i still won't b surpassed/
meoww

TheGreatSunGod

04.03.2025 06:10PM

Also, I use AI to create infinite number of arguments which can never be all answered,
so my debating powers are literally infinite, meow

vi_777

04.03.2025 03:02PM

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vi_777

04.03.2025 02:53PM

well, it's open any1 can join

TheGreatSunGod

04.03.2025 02:51PM

Well, I am the Great Sun Mage!

Barney

04.09.2025 09:30AM

Criterion

Con

Tie

Pro

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

This was a hot mess.

Pro forfeited less.

As for arguments, I am leaving them a tie because both tried bastardly tactics. Pro waited until the final round before presenting his case (at which point there could be no defense). And con seemed to want to a free win because superheroes are fictional (it's a bastard kritik against his own resolution).