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Mieky

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#6213

Does money really buy happiness?

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Finished

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Mieky

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Publication date: 05.27.2025 07:02AM
Last updated date: 06.09.2025 08:10PM
Type: Standard
Number of rounds: 3
Time for argument: Two days
Max argument characters: 30,000
Voting period: One week
Point system: Multiple criterions
Voting system: Open

Contender / Con

TheGreatSunGod

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Like its said in the title

Round 1

Mieky

05.28.2025 12:33AM

Pro

Good Luck too my opponent <3

I affirm the resolution that money can buy you happiness.

Let me define some key terms:
Money: A medium of Exhange that allows individuals to purchase goods and services

Happiness: A state of well being and life satisfaction not just temporary pleasure

Money Secures basic human needs

If you look at Maslows Hiearchy of needs puts physiological safety needs at the very bottom, Food, Shelter, Healthcare, and security. Without money all these needs would not be possible, and without any of these how could happiness be ever possible? Money is the foundation for nature stability and peace of mind which can impact someones overall life happyness

Mone Grants Freedom and Autonomy

Money gives people control over how they spend there time, the ability to leave toxic jobs, help others you care about dearly, travel around the world, pursue education not possible before, and enjoy untapped experiences who wouldnt be happy? According to a 2021 study published in PNAS happyness just keeps on rising with the more money someone has especially when people spend money on stuff they are interested in such as video games or on meaningful activites

Money Reduces Stress and improves Mental Health.

Not having money also know as Financial insecurity is one of the leading causes of depression and anxiety. Take for example the APA (American Psychological Association) consistently reports money as a main cause for stress. and as stress is removed through getting money, people report higher life satisfaction and making poeple more happy.

TheGreatSunGod

05.29.2025 12:10PM

Con

Let me define some key terms:
Money: A medium of Exhange that allows individuals to purchase goods and services

Happiness: A state of well being and life satisfaction not just temporary pleasure

Agreed.

Now, my opponent must argue that either money alone directly causes life satisfaction, or that goods and services alone can cause life satisfaction now.

I would say that money alone isnt enough to buy happiness now, as goods and services arent capable of bringing life satisfaction.

For example, a person who has no love or friends can have plenty of money, but he wont have life satisfaction.

Round 2

Mieky

05.31.2025 12:10PM

Pro

Forfeited

TheGreatSunGod

06.01.2025 07:23AM

Con

I forfeit this round, so it counts as forfeited round.

Round 3

Mieky

06.02.2025 12:24AM

Pro

Sorry for forfieting <3

Lets andress some of your key point: "Money isnt enough for happiness because things like love and friendship cant be bought."

The issue: that i never claimed that money by its self guarantees happiness. What i did say was "money is a critical foundation that enables happiness by supporting freedom,health, and acess to opportunites, things that make life worth living."

In a world where money insecurity ruins lives money is a tool and powerful one. It cant guarantee happiness, but it absolutely can buy the circumstances where happiness grows.

And that’s why I strongly affirm:

Yes, money can buy happiness.

Thank you <3

TheGreatSunGod

06.02.2025 08:10PM

Con

Due to some issues, I have no much time for debate right now, and I think you win this one anyway.

So I forfeit here <3

LucyStarfire

06.08.2025 10:03PM

#11

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@MIKEY

We can have a very short 1 round debate so you instantly get voting rights then. I will concede so you get win.

LucyStarfire

06.08.2025 10:01PM

#10

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@MIKEY

"why am i still not allowed access to vote on other debates when i have completed the qualifications?"

You need 1 more debate completed without forfeiting now.

Mieky

06.08.2025 09:52PM

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@Barney

This has nothing to do with this debate but why am i still not allowed access to vote on other debates when i have completed the qualifications?

LucyStarfire

06.03.2025 07:24PM

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@MIKEY

User request.

Mieky

06.03.2025 06:13AM

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@David

why did sungod get banned?

TheGreatSunGod

06.01.2025 07:20AM

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@Mieky

No worries. I forfeit 1 round too then, so forfeit doesnt count.

Mieky

06.01.2025 05:10AM

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@TheGreatSunGod

uhh sorry I rushed you and i wasnt even prepared

TheGreatSunGod

05.29.2025 07:52AM

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@Mieky

Yeah, I will respond in time <3

Mieky

05.29.2025 06:31AM

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@TheGreatSunGod

you there?

TheGreatSunGod

05.27.2025 10:38AM

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@MIKEY

I might need plenty of luck for this debate now. Good luck <3

Mieky

05.27.2025 10:29AM

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@TheGreatSunGod

welp we meet again GOODLUCK <3

Barney

06.08.2025 11:11PM

Criterion

Pro

Tie

Con

Points

Better arguments

3 point(s)

Better sources

2 point(s)

Better legibility

1 point(s)

Better conduct

1 point(s)

Reason:

Concession