Recent Exercises

  • It's 2023

    A few surprises already have hit me in 2023. One is that the government may not be that incompetent. I sent in my Passport renewal (it expires in…

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  • Merry Christmas

    Hey there audience, hope you are gearing up for a Merry Christmas or happy holiday whatever it is you are into celebrating. I’m deep in reflection on teaching…

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  • Debate's Worst Form

    The mass tournament’s impact on debate’s potential

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  • NCA in New Orleans

    Reflecting on attending the National Conference in New Orleans

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  • What Debate Unfortunately Looks Like Today

    Now that I’ve written a bit about the ideal model of debate that should be taught and practiced, I thought I might criticize contemporary debate teaching and practice…

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  • What Should Good Debate Look Like?

    I cannot answer this question, but I can provide the conditions by which a debate model could be judged in relation to this question. In short, I know…

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