Debate: Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.

Claim: 3-D printing not change the world
Reason: High tech devices only cause frustration.
Warrant 0: people eventually get over this frustration
Warrant 1: people never get over this frustration
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: 3D printing allows for many innovations.
Warrant 0: some innovations are lost amongst others
Warrant 1: some innovations stand out amongst others
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: Economic growth needs innovation.
Warrant 0: 3-D printing is not a major innovation
Warrant 1: 3-D printing is a major innovation
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: 3D printing has the power to change all industries.
Warrant 0: industry can't change the world
Warrant 1: industry can change the world
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing not change the world
Reason: 3-d printing is slow and inflexible with materials used.
Warrant 0: the technology is not just starting out and has been fully utilized
Warrant 1: the technology is just starting out and hasn't been fully utilized
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: 3D printing allows for low cost rapid prototypes and does not require high volumes as traditional manufacturing does.
Warrant 0: major manufacturers going out of business would benefit the economy.
Warrant 1: major manufacturers going out of business would destroy the economy.
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: 3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have.
Warrant 0: 3D printing will not evolve into a niche market for collectors
Warrant 1: 3D printing will evolve into a niche market for collectors
Correct warrant: 1