Entering the arena
CASUAL · ⚡ BLITZ · Round 2/1
🇮🇳For
22
VS
60
Against
Social media does more harmful than good because it pushes propaganda, advertisements etc
⚖ Fallacy · Oversimplification
"Social media does more harmful than good because it pushes propaganda, advertisements etc"
The argument asserts a massive societal trend based on a brief list without explaining the causal link or comparing the potential benefits.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies specific negative elements of social media but fails to provide a balanced analysis or empirical evidence to support the claim that the harm outweighs the benefits. To improve, try defining 'harm' more clearly and providing a specific example or data point to strengthen your conclusion.
You focus solely on the negatives while ignoring the democratizing power of connectivity. Social media breaks down geographic barriers, allowing marginalized voices to organize for social justice and providing instant access to global information. It is a vital tool for education, professional networking, and maintaining relationships across the globe. Blaming the platform for human behavior is a lazy reduction; these tools amplify our existing societal capacity for both good and bad, but the net utility for human connection and progress remains overwhelmingly positive.
⚖ Fallacy · Ad Hominem
"Blaming the platform for human behavior is a lazy reduction"
The speaker attacks the nature of the opponent's argument as 'lazy' rather than addressing the substance of their claims regarding propaganda and advertising.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument effectively pivots from the opponent's narrow focus on negative externalities to the broader benefits of global connectivity. To improve, avoid attacking the opponent's approach as 'lazy' and focus strictly on why the structural benefits outweigh the harms; keeping the tone objective will make your points more persuasive.
Final Verdict
22
For
60
Against
The verdict stands. The Oracle rules AGAINST.