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Should parents be given the choice to edit the genes of their unborn children? Or should this practice remain outlawed? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, discussing the He Jiankui affair and CRISPR-Cas9 technology, and explaining concerns over hereditary diseases and designer babies. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Science classrooms, as well as thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

Should everyone on the planet become vegetarian, and is it even possible? Or is eating meat an essential part of human evolution? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, giving a brief history of vegetarianism, and discussing the ethical and environmental considerations surrounding meat-eating. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for Health and Food Technology classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for English and Philosophy students. Show Less

Should illicit drugs be made legal and regulated? Or do the potential risks to the public outweigh the benefits? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, discussing the dangers of addiction and historical precedent for changing the law. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Health classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

Which is more important for our society: common good or individual freedoms? Or are the lines blurred? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, examining the history of tobacco and seat belt legislation, and discussing 21st century issues of airport screening and COVID-19 measures. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Civics classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

Should countries accept refugees, and how many? Or could the disadvantages of doing this outweigh the benefits? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, explaining countries’ legal and moral obligations, and exploring short-term versus long-term impacts of resettlement. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Geography classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Civics and Philosophy students. Show Less

When adventurers find themselves in peril, should they be rescued? Or should they be left to deal with the consequences of their risky, and sometimes reckless, actions? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, exploring safety risks and financial aspects. Nuanced and considered, this is thought-provoking viewing for English and Philosophy students. Show Less