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 will change the world
Reason: Economic growth needs innovation.
Warrant 0: there is no innovation in 3-d printing since it's unsustainable
Warrant 1: there is much innovation in 3-d printing and it is sustainable
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: Many in lesser developed areas have no access to computers, so the availability of 3D manufactured devices would depend on the provider. Bureaucracies are unlikely to willingly give up their jobs.
Warrant 0: everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology
Warrant 1: not everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: 3-D printing cannot use many of the raw materials presently used in manufacturing.
Warrant 0: technology always catches up and passes current limitations
Warrant 1: technology seldom catches up and passes current limitations
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not change the world
Reason: High tech devices only cause frustration.
Warrant 0: frustration begets innovation
Warrant 1: frustration never begets innovation
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will change the world
Reason: Most consumers will have various sizes of 3-D printers.
Warrant 0: the sizes of the printers will matter
Warrant 1: the sizes of the printers won't matter
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will change the world
Reason: Economic growth needs innovation.
Warrant 0: it cannot be done by more than just 3d printing
Warrant 1: it can be done by more than just 3d printing
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will change the world
Reason: 3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have.
Warrant 0: new technologies will not continue to pop up and will not take precedence over 3D printing
Warrant 1: new technologies will continue to pop up and take precedence over 3D printing
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 1