Interesting topics to discuss or expose
The interesting topics to discuss or expose They are those topics that can be addressed and discussed from very different positions.
A debate is a meeting in which two or more people give an opinion on an issue, then argue their position, and finally reach an agreement or conclusion. This type of communication events is usually done in schools, parliaments, universities, television programs, among others.
A presentation can be oral or written. In the oral presentation one or more people talk about a topic, but unlike the debate, contrary positions are not presented, but the purpose of the exhibition is for the public to learn about something. The exhibitions are usually done at schools, jobs, political events, among others.
Characteristics of a discussion
Every debate will have certain fundamental characteristics:
- Participants. Speakers are the people who give their opinion on a topic who are usually specialists in a topic or research it thoroughly. To support your position, using persuasive and argumentative resources. The moderator, on the other hand, is the person who assigns when and how much time each speaker speaks and who collaborates to reach a final agreement. The audience may or may not be present and, in some cases, decide who the winner of the debate is.
- formal or informal. Formal debates have pre-established rules, topics, and structure. In informal debates there are no pre-established rules and the topic of conversation arises spontaneously.
- Rules. Before each debate, the rules are agreed between the speakers and the moderator ensures that they comply with them. The general rules of debate are to set the amount of time each speaker speaks, not to interrupt or harass the other speaker, and to talk only about the topic of the debate.
- stages. The discussions consist of several stages. In the first, the beginning, the moderator introduces the topic and introduces the speakers. In the second, the development of the debate, the speakers speak, argue and replicate the arguments of the other participant. In the third, the speakers ask each other questions. In the fourth, the closure, a summary of the positions and arguments of each speaker is made and a conclusion is reached.
Characteristics of an exhibition
Every exhibition will have certain fundamental characteristics:
- Structure. The exhibition has an introduction part, in which a theme is presented, a development part, in which the theme is deepened going from the most general to the most specific, and a conclusion part, in which a summary of the above and a final resolution is prepared.
- Clarity. The exhibition must be well organized, it must be easy for the public to understand, it must deal with a specific topic and it must be able to be developed in the allotted time.
- Interest. The exhibition has to be interesting for the public in terms of its theme and development, but it also has to be entertaining, that is, it has to make the public want to continue listening to the exhibitor.
- Stake. The public can participate by making interventions, but it is recommended that there be a specific time for them to ask questions or make comments. In any case, the exhibitor has to take into account the reactions of the public.
How to prepare an exhibition or a debate?
- Choose a topic that is interesting for the presenter and for the public. It is important that the topic interests the speaker and the public, so that the speaker prepares it with enthusiasm and so that the public listens attentively to the presentation.
- research the topic. The presenter must investigate, read and collect all the information possible, to put together a complete exposition and elaborate the point of view with which he will approach the topic.
- plan the exhibition. The presenter must organize how he will make the introduction, the development and the conclusion. He also has to decide if she will name other viewpoints, include examples, etc. To organize himself well, he has to take into account the time that she will have to talk. In addition, he must organize support material that will serve as a guide and as a demonstration of her opinion.
- Rehearse and prepare possible questions. It is essential that the presenter practices the exposition to know if he or she does not have enough time, if it is necessary to cut something, if he has to emphasize some aspect, etc. In addition, he must prepare questions to ask the other speaker(s), but he also has to think about how he will answer the questions that are asked.
Examples of interesting topics to discuss or expose
- education in the future. Education is a fundamental activity in the different stages of the life of human beings because it provides tools that will be used in different aspects of life and in the professional field. But what will education be like in a few years? Will it be virtual or face-to-face? What aspects of education should be improved? Could education be more inclusive and related to work?
- The loss of natural spaces. Natural spaces, such as jungles, forests, fields and reserves of different types, are fundamental places for the life of human beings, animals and plants. But many of these spaces are reduced by deforestation, climate change and other causes. How can these natural spaces be preserved? What consequences does his disappearance have?
- Traditional science and pseudosciences. Traditional science is made up of theories that have scientific proof and evidence and are supported by a community of scientists. Pseudosciences are theories that have no evidence or are not proven by any scientific method. In relation to this topic, it is possible to debate or expose the criteria of traditional science in comparison with the criteria of pseudosciences, the freedom of people to trust one or the other, among other things.
- cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies are virtual currencies that more and more people buy to make investments or to save. But there are still many people who are unaware of how it works and do not trust the security of this decentralized system. In relation to this topic, it is possible to debate or expose how they work, how they are bought, if they can be exchanged for real money, if they are safe, if they should be regulated by state or commercial organizations, etc.
- Eating foods with trans fats. It is believed that the consumption of fat is something negative, but this is not the case: fat is an essential nutrient for certain activities of the body, such as energy production. However, we know that not all fats are healthy. Trans fats, for example, can cause high cholesterol, heart disease, among other things. What kind of products contain these fats? Why? Should all products report on the front of the package that they contain these types of fats?
- Use and care of water. Water is a fundamental resource for the life of people and other living beings, but despite the fact that it is a renewable resource, it is consumed at a faster rate than the purification and potabilization process takes. For this reason, water is beginning to become scarce in some places. How can water be used in such a way that it does not run out? How can contamination levels in drinking water be reduced? Who and how should regulate water care?
- Traditional professions and new professions. Traditional professions have a lot of social prestige and are in contact with endless research that has enriched the knowledge studied in universities. The new professions, however, do not have as much academic tradition but, in some cases, they may be more interesting and necessary for today’s society. How are these two types of professions different? Which are the most chosen and why? What career should study to develop useful skills in the future?
- Art as an expression of identity. Art has aesthetic purposes but it is also a communication vehicle in which the artist expresses issues related to her identity. In addition, it is a cultural production with which many people feel identified. But, do all artistic productions have these characteristics? What about abstract art? What artistic productions are the ones that best represent the public?
- The application of philosophy in other disciplines. Philosophy is considered the mother of many sciences, but over the centuries the disciplines were separated in such a way that each one had its own rules and its own objects of study. However, at present, philosophy is applied in social sciences, such as sociology and law, and in natural sciences, such as mathematics, medicine, and physics. How is philosophy applied to other sciences? ¿Why is it so important? What relevance do ethics, logic and epistemology have in the different fields of knowledge?
- Gender stereotypes and social roles. Gender stereotypes and roles are expectations about what people are expected to do and be according to their gender. This influences how, based on their gender, people should look, what recreational activities they can do, what jobs they can do, how they should behave, among other things. But should everyone be able to do the same jobs? How are these stereotypes elaborated and reproduced? How can they be modified to make society more egalitarian?
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