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 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: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will 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: 0

Claim: 3-D printing will not 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: 0

Claim: 3-D printing 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: 0

Claim: 3-D printing 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: 0

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

Claim: 3-D printing will not 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: 1

Claim: 3-D printing will not 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: 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: 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: 1