BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
men have become tools of their tools

Men have become tools of their tools. I completely agree with this topic. With the growing of civilizations, technology advanced. It advanced to such a great level that it has made our lives completely dependent on it. Earlier where are ancestors used to rise with the sound of a cock we rise with the help of our alarm clocks or mobile phones. Today, we cannot live without technology. It has made us slaves. Though technology is just limited by our imagination, it instructs us what to do in life, Our lives our offered to technology though it is in our hand either to destroy it or make it more useful. But technology has made us lazy. Man's so much dependence on machines has made them listless and obese. As most of the work is done by machines, there is less physical activity, that results in obesity, sickness, and loss of immune power. Today's man cannot be considered as stronger as the man of the past. Even the kids can be seen flabby and having less stamina just because of the machines they use for all the work that could be done manually. Man has become captive behind the bars of machines all around him The present time are basically the times of machines. Everything from a tiny needle to highly advance space technology is done through numberless and complex machinery. It wouldn"t be out of place to mention that life today is zero if machines i.e. gadgets are taken out of it for a moment ironically, modern gadgets have made us slaves to machines. From doing kitchen to higher ones in industrial units all depends on machines. This all has made the modern man a slave to these gadgets. Consequently, human health has deteriorated to a larger extent. All know that physical labor is very necessary for good health. Perspiration due to physical health helps a lot to maintain the human body perfectly tuned. But the dependence on various gadgets have increased various diseases. The new generation is growing physically weak and suffers strong diseases unheard of in the past. Incidentally the more we become dependent on machine, the weaker we become. Our forefathers used to walk miles and miles but today we need a vehicle to cover a few 100 meters.Thus aspect of human life has made man fully prone to moral the deterioration. Therefore, today man has become a machine " emotionless and devoid of mercy, pity, peace etc. No doubt science has made our lives easy going but on the other hand it has also spoiled it.
Sarcastic Presidential Debate

Another fine humorous debate by MassiveDump. My opponent and I will be directing speeches toward the audience on why we would make a better president than the other guy.-Round 1 is an acceptance round with brief description of yourself-Profanity is encouraged-Voters are to vote strictly on who was the most entertainingSo, I'm Candidate #1, MassiveDump. I have an odd commitment to My Little Pony, but still manage to have a girlfriend. My platform is simple: friendship and destroying North Korea.On that note, let's meet the contender:
Sarcastic Presidential Debate

1. Taxes and SpendingOf course Americans care about taxes because it is less money that they get to keep and by me lowering taxes Americans can save more and more money and they will be able to retire on time! My opponent suggests no taxes, and that would only cripple America because without taxes the government can't fix itself. That means no welfare, no schools, and the Senator over there can't go to the moon, so if he is elected then he can't even go to the moon because NASA won't have any funding. A red herin is someone who dirrects focus away from the main issue and that's exactly what the Senator is doing over here and not focusing on cutting back on spending like I suggested but instead is taking the complament to his grandfather as an insult. Yet he is yet to offer up a liggitamate plan so this point goes to me and all points extended.2. ImmigrationMy friends the only person that said that they hate anyone is Senator Dump over there and if you would beg to differ just look at last round where I stated that I disliked Kim Jong Un and that he must be stopped, but not if it were to kill everyone. Our platform here is similar, but my opponent just keeps being a red herin and that's something our nation can't accept. Extend all arguements.3. TraditionMy opponent says he agrees but then goes on to say that he just changed his, but doesn't specify on what it is. He then calls me a white suppremisist. That is not what I am, I am here to prevent ethnic clensing and genocide as I have done in Kansas of which I have governed.4. Unicorn society worldMy friends if you do youself's a favor and scroll up to the end of his last speech it says that he will turn people into ponies after he has stated that he won't so you can see here we have a contradicting Senator and that's probably why he didn't win a second term, but ask yourselves this, do you want to become a pony and get raped by Koreans, the answer is a big fat no! All points extended. 5. MoonSee when he disbands all taxes then NASA can't go to the moon and we don't have a space colony like he is promising so you can easily see here that he is ignoring the facts. Secondly the Senator is just jealous that I have a teal bouncy cassle. So in that case all points extended.6. North KoreaWe can't go off and attempt to destroy North Korea because we will be ponies and we will all get raped by North Korea! Plus China will kill us all because of their ties with North Korea. All Points extended. ConclusionMy fellow Americans, I have some sh*t to tell you. Senator Dump can't even support half of his plan based on him promising things he can't keep and in things he knows that he can't win and that he's trapped himself in he just turns into a red herin.
Sarcastic Presidential Debate

I AM NOT GOING TO TURN AMERICANS INTO PONIES, GOD, WHERE IS THIS CRAP COMING FROM? IT'S JUST... SILLY.Ahem.ffutS rehtO dna xaT .1Governor Krabbs over here wants to have annoying richtards like me pay as much taxes as lazy poortards like him. Like I said, I'm not going to do that. And he shouldn't go dissin' my fifty cent plan without proper understanding. But this fart is incapable of that, so here goes:With fifty cents and a dream, my grandfather came here from Bosnia and opened up a successful Barber Shop. With fifty cents and a dream, Twilight Sparkle fulfilled her destiny and became a princess. With Fitty Cent and Adele, the music industry lost all dignity. DON'T SAY YOU CAN'T BE SUCCESSFUL WITH FIFTY CENTS!Governor Lannan likes to believe I don't have a plan, but the truth is, neither does he. Kay? A'ight.Chant with me: Governor Lannan has no plannin'. It's catchy. Buy a T-Shirt maybe.2. Camacho is a Delicious Side Dish Every, American, loves, Mexicans. Every single one. Americans don't want Mexican jobs because they think they're "too sophisticated" to do them. Mexicans don't give a sh!t. They'll mow yo lawn. I don't know who Little Suzy is either, but Governor Lannan seems to have some really stupidass friends.3. F*king Listen To Me For OnceI just said Christianity was an acceptable belief. I put a "jk" after my women joke. And when the F*CK did I even say the word "Sharia"? I don't even know what that means! Governor Lannan isn't listening to me.So how do we know he'll listen to the voice of America? Mmmmmhm.4. My Little Society: World Peace is MagicI DID SAY I WOULDN'T TURN PEOPLE INTO PONIES. WITH ALL DUE, RESPECT, GOVERNOR, YOU ARE THE DOUCHEBAG OF DOUCHEBAGS, YOU KNOW THAT?!All that aside, Governor Lannan has said nothing about the natural talent system or Winter Wrap-Up Day. He also hasn't gotten through his thick head that we will be the only nation on the planet.5. MOON.Ha! Whose platform is this guy reading? I never said anything about genocide on the moon, that's just... that's silly, that's... silly.Overpopulation is a problem. And so is high blood pressure. Having people live on the moon will provide extra living space and prosperity. Body builders don't direct traffic so f*ck you. 6. The Death Of Kim Jong PossibleOnce again, China will be part of our Equestrian America. They agreed to this idea, and their cooperation notice is seen here:[http://www.dafk.net...] There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't destroy North Korea. And as Governor Gayporn over there said, Kim Jong Possible is evil. We have to bring him down before his heir Das Soh Raven takes over.Here's what it is:If you value, friendship, the moon, and Mexicans, I am your president. If you value Communism, genocide, and the promotion of (and I quote) "gay porn", I suppose Lannan is your president.Senator Massive H. Dump.I won't kill your family.
Sarcastic Presidential Debate

I thank Governor Lannan for being such a fagwipe cooperative opponent.However, he does not have A FLIPPING LIFE the credentials to be a president.So now let me tell you, the American people...WHY GOVERNOR LANNAN IS A PIECE OF CRAPTax and Other Stupid StuffGovernor Lannan wants to keep taxes low for rich bitches like me. I'm not going to stand for that. I want to pay taxes, screw this guy.Spending? We need to spend money on our imported weapons and gym shorts. As for entitlement spending, I stand for cutting that too. Can't we all just get along?Los Gringos y Los Dumpos MassivosI think it is fair to say that ALL Americans like Mexicans. ALL of us. If they work, they stay. If they mow lawns, they stay. And I don't know who this "Average Joe" guy is, but he really pisses me off, let's exile him while we're at it.ReligionI see what you're gettin' at, and my platform is very similar. However, having two religions be predominant in one nation is essential. Which is why I believe the citizens of the United States have the fundamental right to worship either the God of Abraham or Princess Celestia. Both if they must. Abusing women? Why not. (loljk women we need your vote, too)Overall, Lannan just doesn't get what you people want. You want:Equestrian SocietyWe are going to have peace with an Equestrian society. This is what the other nations want except for North Korea. But every party needs a pooper. BUT NOT THIS PARTY. If we truly want peace, we have to show dictator Kim Jong Possible over there who's boss.Here's a direct quote from my opening statement, Governor: "I'm not even remotely hinting at genetically mutating my citizens into talking ponies". I wouldn't. That would be just silly. Awesome, but silly. Productive, but silly. INCREDIBLE BEYOND DESCRIPTION, but silly. Adorable, but silly. The solution to world peace, but silly. A fine execution of leadership, but silly. Silly, but silly.So I wouldn't dare.Carry everything else I said in my opening statement about the benefits of Equestrian Society, for they were left untouched.The FLIPPING MoonWe are NOT a pony nation. We are an EQUESTRIAN SOCIETY. Because, as stated, we will be one big nation, I don't think the U.N.'s gonna give alot of care. High blood pressure is a pandemic in this country. The moon would solve that nicely, America.North Korea Should Shove OffGovernor Lannan's argument is based completely on the fact that other nations would hate us. But that's just silly, because we will be the only nation. You gotta be kidding me.Kim Jong Possible is an evil dictator who wants to smack down on the power of friendship. If we are to gain world peace, it is imperative that we send in our Equestrian Army to destroy North Korea and take out Kim Jong Possible once and for all.And let's not forget...Registering of gingers,Pony entitlement,Fifty cents,Free crack.ConclusionGovernor Buttsalt over here wants to take away all of your fun. An Equestrian Society is the only true way to secure our fun, peace, expansion, and the demise of Kim Jong Possible.I'm Senator Massive H. Dump, and I'm who we need to lead Equestria America.
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

Then let's begin! As mentioned, I will be using Russian inventions. 1. (Periodic Table)-(Dmitrii Mendeleev)-(1869): First consistent and systematic periodic table. Even predicted where "future" elements would be on the table BEFORE they were actually discovered. http://web.lemoyne.edu... 2. (AK-47)-(Mikhail Kalashnikov)-(1949): Most produced weapon in history with 75-100 million produced. Revolutionized warfare all around the world. Almost a hundred countries worldwide still use it. http://www.popularmechanics.com... 3. (Mobile phone)-(Leonid Kupriyanovich)-(1958): First wireless, pocket size phone. Connected to phone lines through electromagnetic waves. Precursor for modern cell phones. http://www.inventions-handbook.com...
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

In every round (except the first), my opponent will provide 3 inventions from a particular country and explain why the invention is note worthy. Only one country can be chosen, for example, all of the inventions that I will list must be from Russia/by a Russian. Round 1: Acceptance Round 2-5: 3 inventions each and an explanation of why it is worthy of mentioning. The format will be this: (Name of Invention)-(Name of inventor)-(Year it was invented): (Explanation) All inventions must be from years: 1850-present Voters will decide which inventions were the most impressive/most significant.
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

The Internet- ARPA- 1969 - What was the ARPANET then, lead to the internet. It was the first connection between two independent networks, at the Los Angeles University of California and Stanford research institute. This discover (after extra development) had become the start of the internet. (The Sputnik 1had a sort of internet connection, but was not the actual invention that set the path for the worldwide web, a network of internet networks). http://hnn.us... Magnetis Resonance Imaging - Dr. Raymond Damadian - 1970- Created the first MRI scanner. He would patent MRI and use it in medical diagnosis. These scanners would be used to detect cancer within the body. This would allow people to survive cancer, without an actual cure, by killing it, or cutting it out. nventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/a/MRI.htm Laser Technology - Hughes Research Laboratories - 1960 - This laboratory discovered their laser technology, experimenting with ruby and noble gases to perfect their invention. These would eventually be used to read barcodes (which were also invented in America), DVD's, CD's, perform eye surgery, etc. The Ac adapter also invented in america using Tesla's alternating current. Hence, AC.
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

"Lots of that oil came from whales..." It was not oil, it was fat. I will, I'm afraid, criticize my opponent's argument here in the last round. Several of the inventions that my opponent listed are not very practical in use. For example, the Tesla coil. I read up on it and no where did it say that they are used for AC adapters. They are mainly used for "educational diplays". http://en.wikipedia.org... Also, Kevlar. Although it is used by soldiers, it is, after all, light body armor. Kevlar is not a very significant or world-changing invention. http://www.kevlarbulletproofvest.com... Although the inventions are impressive, they are not practical and do not have much impact on our lives or on humanity. 1. (Grain harvester)-(Andrei Vlasenko)-(1868): With the help of this invention, much more food could be harvested much faster. This means that larger populations could be supported. Created the reality of a consistently more food. http://in.rbth.com... 2. (Spaceport)-(Vladimir Barmin)-(1950s): Site for launching and receiving spacecraft. Allows rovers, rockets and satellites to be launched into space. In reality, this is the first and greatest step to space. http://en.wikipedia.org... 3. (Graphene)-(Andre Geim/Konstantin Novoselov)-(2010): The two inventors received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for this unprecedented step in nanotechnology. Graphene is a carbon sheet that is literally one atom thick, but it is considered the lightest and strongest material on the planet (100 times stronger than steel). Graphene is also very versatile and may lead to the creation of bendable TV/phone screens. It can also be used for ultra filtration because virtually the only compound that can pass through it is water. Also opens a future for very efficient batteries. http://www.graphenea.com... Thank you for the debate.
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

You know what I meant by oil. You know, how everything was lit by oil lamps until the lightbulb. Lots of that oil came from whales... The Gatling Gun - Dr.Richard J. Gatling- 1861- This gun was the first rapid fire gun, setting the path for modernized machine guns. https://www.princeton.edu... The Tesla Coil - Nikola Tesla - 1891- The Tesla coil produced a high voltage, alternating low current that is still used today in AC adapters and other machines. http://en.wikipedia.org... Kevlar - Stephanie Kwolek - 1966 - The durable fabric was used to protect American soldiers in battle, and replaced steel in racing tires. http://inventors.about.com...
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

"The lightbulb lit up the future without burning oil." Oil is burned to make electricity. http://www.powerscorecard.org... 1. (Sputnik 1)-(Sergei Korolev and others)-(1957): First man-made satellite. Allowed for further advancements such as satellite GPS, internet etc. http://www.ask.com... 2. (Petrol Cracking)-(Vladimir Shukhov)-(1891): Allows usable fuel to be produced out of petroleum. Would render most vehicles useless without this technique. http://in.rbth.com... 3. (Synthetic Rubber)-(Sergei Lebedev)-(1913): Mainly used for tires for planes, cars, bicycles etc. Also used for seals, insulation, and medical devices. http://in.rbth.com...
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

Why would I need to cite the manhattan project, the telephone, and the plane. It is pretty obvious that what I said was true. Unless you were never taught these things, I saw them on wikipedia. Fine I'll put the year it was invented. Wright flyer= 1903 The Telephone= 1876 The Nuclear Bomb= 1945 The light bulb- Thomas Edison- 1879- The lightbulb lit up the future without burning oil. This new thing revolutionized the future of cities, homes, electricity, etc. ----------www.livescience.com---------- Apollo 11- NASA scientists- 1969- The Apollo 11 spacecraft landed the first astronauts on the moon. After a long "battle", the USA defeated Russia in the race for space by being the first to land on the moon. --www.moonconnection.com/apollo_11.phtm The Microwave- Percy Spencer- 1947- The microwave was accidentally invented in 1947. The invention was not originally for cooking anything, but came out that way. It was put onto the market and used for cooking soon after its discovery. This revolutionized the future of quick cooking tools.--------en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven---------
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

I would like to note that my opponent has failed to follow the format that I established in Round 1. Also, my opponent did not provide any sources. 1. (Helicopter)-(Igor Sikorsky)-(1942): First two-seater helicopter. This design has been used for more than 60 years and accounts for 95% of helicopters produced worldwide. Changed transportation and warfare. http://in.rbth.com... 2. (Transformer)-(Pavel Yablochkov)-(1882): Allowed for the "distribution of light" and for electricity to be safely transported long distances. http://in.rbth.com... 3. (Electronic Television)-(Vladimir Zworykin)-(1923): First TV, allowed for further developments in entertainment. http://in.rbth.com...
Russia's inventions vs. ______'s inventions

Alexander Graham Bell- Created the first telephone. Without that, the Russian one would have never been invented. (for a long time) Wilbur and Orville Wright- Created the first plane, revolutionizing the future of warfare. The Manhattan Project- The first nuclear weapons were created in the USA, leading to the one that ultimately one the war between Japan and the US. (I don't care of Russia made the largest one, because we made the first one).
Capitalism destroys our world, communism is better

A major aspect of this debate is where you stand on the role of government and privacy, as well as the openness and competitiveness of an economy. I would definitely suggest that at this stage in human history, currency and wealth has become far too prominent and important in society to simply be thrown away; money helps people to eat, have shelter, be clothed etc. etc. And is also an important tool to fight against inequality and unequal distribution of wealth through charity and influencing public policy to expend wealth on causes which benefit society and the downtrodden, for example. As implied by the name, communism emphasises community ownership (primarily of property) and the distribution of wealth (or whatever is to be considered currency) in accordance to ones ability and needs. Communism, in this sense, emphases a strong role of government in controlling distribution of resources. Increases in government power, historically, especially in a socialist or communist environment, has rarely done any good for the people. A core function of capitalism is to protect against excessive government intervention in the private lives of citizens, and the (albeit rare) threat of tyranny. Capitalist, free-market economies create everything we take for granted in the modern day. Capitalism provides that the economy ought to be fuelled by private entities, and not entirely by the state. This privatisation provides for competition, which in turn drives free-market forces to determine what is to be considered valuable; if something is in high demand, more of it will become available and competition will drive costs down and in turn drive the economy forward. Capitalism creates success; business people's success, celebrities success, etc. Free market economies determine what we the people value and drives competition and success, communism places the economy in the hands of the state and distributes wealth according only to what people need, and not what they earn. This is problematic in the sense that it devalues institutions such as education, time spent in education and working towards a specific profession becomes less fulfilling as the economy will only ever provide you with what you need and not what a free-market would determine you should earn. Ultimately my position is that the economy should not be wholly in the hands of the state, and what is valuable should be determined by the peoples will and their engagement in the economy, rather then their bare necessities as decided by the state. The capitalist position, in its simplest form, is the minimisation of government influence in favour of the people's will, and how they engage in the free-market. This is not to say the system is free of flaw and 'perfect,' but that it is the best we have created thus far. Capitalism is progressive and democratic, privatising the economy and allowing the market to be driven by the people, whereas a communist economy is authoritarian in nature, and provides the state with far too much control over peoples lives.
Capitalism destroys our world, communism is better

First of I would like to state that there is a major difference between socialism and communism. While socialism is implemented in a number of European countries (a.k.a. mine, Belgium) it is stll a form of capitalism. The main goal remains money. While in communism, a thing as valuta becomes invaluable. We don't need money. Therefore it can no longer be a goal to exploit people for money and personal wealth. That is the main problem with capitalism. All people care about is weatlth. If a company can make more money by moving their factories to China they will. And if the work circumstances there are dreadful and it costs the company less, even better. As long as there is enough money they don't care. I would like to put my arguments next to a pro-capitalist.