Moji Motions

For the purposes of this debate, "financial journalism" refers to all media publishing of personal financial and investment advice (including both traditional mass media and financial influencers on social media). It does NOT refer to media reporting on financial tends in the market (e.g. the current inflation rate)-or government policy and central banks policy (e.g. increasing interest rates)

On July 28th, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) unveiled plans to raise $4.2bn by selling stakes in the running of future tournaments to private investors. UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), which oversees European football, protested that the game “is not FIFA’s to sell”. A source close to UEFA says that if the plan goes ahead, it may boycott future World Cups.

Unionization is the process where workers form a group to negotiate together with their employer for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.

In recent years, teenagers and young people have become prominent figures in the climate movement. Greta Thunberg initiated Fridays for Future, inspiring global school strikes to demand stronger climate policies. Vanessa Nakate advocates for climate justice in Africa, highlighting the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. Other youth activists organize protests, social media campaigns, and directly engage with policymakers to push for urgent climate action.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It refers to subjects that focus on scientific inquiry, problem-solving, and technical skills, often prioritized in schools for their perceived importance in innovation and careers.

Microcredit is the extension of very small loans to impoverished borrowers who typically lack collateral, steady employment, and verifiable credit history. For example, Grameen Bank operating in impoverished areas of Bangladesh provides such microcredits. These banks can implement high or low-interest rates without the intervention of the government.

"Techno-pessimism" is the belief that rapid and widespread use of technology in different industries is concerning and often negative. "Techno-optimism" is the belief that technology's impact is always positive and should be widely developed. For example, "techno-pessimists" call on heavy regulation on the research and development of Artificial Intelligence, while "techno-optimists" would call for its usage in various sectors including but not limited to; art, military, criminal policing, judiciary and manufacturing.

Authenticity in art refers to creating something that feels real or original, rather than copying others. For example, Inside Out, Billie Eilish’s songs, and Van Gogh’s paintings are praised for their originality and for expressing genuine emotions and deeply personal experiences.

The #MeToo movement is a global social movement against sexual abuse and harassment, which gained widespread attention in 2017 and is known for empowering survivors to share their experiences.

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is a nonviolent Palestinian-led initiative that began nearly two decades ago. Its goal is to call for a boycott of Israeli and international companies that it believes are complicit in violating Palestinian rights