In this debate, it will be assumed by default that fire magic has 50% chance to be real, and that blood magic has 50% chance to be real.
Real in this case would mean that it exists somewhere in some amount.
It is not possible for Con to prove that fire magic or blood magic dont exist, because he didnt observe the whole space and all people, and neither did anyone else, neither did any study or any science, thus, Con cannot provide any counter evidence in this debate regarding probability.
The goal for Pro in this debate in order to win is to prove that it is likely that one of these options is real. Pro doesnt have to prove both fire magic and blood magic, just show that it is likely that one of these is real.
So I just need to prove that at least one being real is likely.
Upon accepting, entire description is agreed upon by Pro and Con and must be followed in whole debate. Thus, no deviation from description is allowed. If Con tries to change description, it would be like trying to change the topic of this debate, which would then cost conduct point and argument point, as his arguments would be irrelevant to topic.
It was already agreed that blood magic has 50% chance to be real, and fire magic has 50% chance to be real.
So, these are the options:
1. Fire magic is real and blood magic is real
2. Fire magic is real and blood magic isnt real
3. Fire magic isnt real and blood magic is real.
4. Fire magic isnt real and blood magic isnt real.
The probability of each option, by default is 25%, even if we didnt have agreed probabilities in description.
Because fire magic has 50% probability, and blood magic has 50% probability, it is like having two coins and throwing each once. The chance of getting heads at least once would be 75%.
Each of 4 options mentioned satisfy the basic math. We see that in 2 out of 4, blood magic is real, and in 2 out of 4, fire magic is real. This respects the 50% probability of each individual magic. In 3 out of 4, one of these is real.
So only 1 out of 4 options says that neither are real. That is 25% chance that neither are real, thus 75% chance that at least one of them is real.
So chances of one of them being real is 75%.
With this, my burden of proof is upheld.
I am not using ChatGPT to argue here below, I am just using it below as a quick calculator to confirm my math.
AI calculator says:
"If fire magic and blood magic each have a 50% chance of being real, and we assume they are independent events, then the probability that at least one of them is real can be calculated like this:
- Probability that fire magic is not real = 50% = 0.5
- Probability that blood magic is not real = 50% = 0.5
- Probability that neither is real = 0.5 × 0.5 = 0.25
- Therefore, the probability that at least one is real = 1 - 0.25 = 0.75, or 75%
So, there's a 75% chance that at least one of them is real."
So AI calculator says 75% chance. Basic math will also tell you that there is 75% chance.
My opponent might raise some fantasy arguments now, but these shouldnt be prefered over actual math.
Thank you to all who have voted on my debate. I want to say again now, there are no angry feelings towards anyone here who voted. I just needed the description to be the way it is to use the argument which I wanted to use there. I like limiting debate specifically to what I want to argue about.
dude, we aint siding yknow, we're just sayin wht we find.
Its their opinion on this issue. I am not going to try change it.
It’s such an easy victory too because the resolution is an auto-win for Pro.
If TheGreatSunGod were taking this seriously and paying attention, he would have seen this too.
I tried to help you out here with my vote but it appears everyone is siding with Con
Ty for votes.
"You could have won this"
I dont care much if most votes are against me. I am happy if there are any votes.
The thing is that you didn't even have to rig this debate description. You could have won this, fair and simple.
I will admit that this was probably the most dirty debate description I ever created. I do like having some advantage over whoever accepts debate. Otherwise, all advantage goes to them.
If you want, you can cast a vote 😊