Group Name Debate Sau

Group name: Hạt Nhài
Members: Phan Ngoc Nhu Quynh

Nguyen Thi Cam Tien
Vo Minh Nhung
Midterm
Opening Speech (The better):
Salution: Good afternoon, Ladies, and gentlemen
Intro+Stating the stand: We, group Hat Nhai, strongly oppose the motion that the
use of technology changes people for better. According to Elon Musk once said,
“Technology is the closest thing to magic that exists in this world”. As we gather here
today to discuss the use of technology, I believe it is both a pleasure and a
responsibility to reflect on the effects of this powerful force on our society. From the
smartphone in our pocket to the artificial intelligence that runs our daily lives,
technology has transformed virtually every aspect of our existence, from how we
work to how we communicate. The question we must ask ourselves is technology
changing for the better?
Main point+ developing points (main argument):
I believe that it is. In this speech, I will be discussing how technology is changing for
the better. By focusing on the positive aspects of technology, we can harness its
potential and create a better future for ourselves and those around us. Technology has
the ability to enhance daily living from appliances to mobile devices and computers,
technology is everywhere. Aiming to stray as far away from it as possible will only
hinder someone from advancing themselves in their learning abilities and in society
overall.
First, technology and communication are not mutually exclusive. In the rise of digital
communication, technology can help communication skills because it allows people to
meet varying audiences. With technology being a standard in most office work
environments, employees and managers can use ways of communicating in-person at
meetings and during daily work routines, but also making sure they are updated on
any company announcements via email or digitally posted.
Second, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, in the educational field, which was
one of those affected cycles of educational context, had to be conducted into working
or studying from home. However, with the help of video conferencing tools, those
threats were easily overcome. Thus, in education online synchronous lessons, classes
and meetings became the new routine. This means in the age of lockdowns due to
COVID-19, video conferencing tools helped people stay connected. One of those
platforms used for teaching and learning was Google Meet, Zoom, …
Third, in the healthcare field, Technology has led to breakthroughs in medical

diagnosis, treatment, and research. From robotics in surgery to telemedicine
consultations, technology is transforming the healthcare landscape.
Conclusion: I therefore firmly believe that the advance of technology give us has a
significant effect on our daily life. Thank you.
Questions:
1. Do you think that when we rely too much on technology in communication,
it will affect our ability to fully express our emotions and personal
relationships?
2. How do you know that using online learning technology is more effective
than learning face-to-face with an instructor in the classroom?
3. Is technology really helping health care by making it more accessible or
widening the gap between those who have and do not have access to
treatment options and medical technology?
Opening Speech (The Worse)
Salution: Good afternoon, Ladies, and gentlemen
Intro+Stating the stand: We, group Hat Nhai, strongly oppose the motion that the
use of technology changes people for better. According to Steve Jobs once said
“Each of us has limited time. So don't use it to live someone else's life”. Today in
the age of digital technology, development achievements that are not applied to
life are a loss, people today are dependent on technology. Technology reflects
human creativity and continuous development. So, we must pause and reflect on
whether these innovations are truly enhancing our lives or if they are inadvertently
causing more harm than good. Is the use of technology changing people for the
worse?
Main point+ developing points (main argument): Today, I stand before you to
argue that indeed, the use of technology is changing people for the worse. While
technology has undoubtedly brought us numerous conveniences and
advancements, it has also ushered in a myriad of challenges that impact our
physical, mental, and social well-being.
First, Technology can affect our healthy. when using electronic devices, we often
sit, lie down or in bed for long periods of time. Over time, such a sedentary life
increases the risk of sleep disorders, depression, back pain, and spinal pain.
According to research by the World Health Organization, 60% - 85% of the
world's population has a sedentary lifestyle. This causes serious problems for
public health.
Second, Young adults who spend a lot of time looking for social connections on
social media could instead find themselves feeling socially isolated, a new study
suggests. Researchers looked at the social media habits of 1,787 American adults
aged 19 to 32, asking them how much they used 11 popular social media sites,
including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn,
among others.
Third, Affecting our privacy and security. For example, Hackers can gain access
to personal information stored on computers and networks, exposing individuals to
identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of harm.
Conclusion: In our opinion, the use of technology is undeniably changing people

for the worse. It is crucial that we recognize the impact of technology to strike a
balance and use technology as a tool to enhance our lives. Thank you.
Questions:
1. Does the study linking high social media use to increased social isolation
accurately reflect reality, or are other factors at play that contribute to the
observed correlation?
2. How do you think there are other causes that can affect our health besides
using technology?
3. How frequently are hackers truly successful in accessing personal information?

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Conclusion: In our opinion, the use of technology is undeniably changing people

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