Prime Minister Speech – Proposition Team
Good afternoon to the Honourable chairperson, esteemed judges, worthy opponents and
attentive audiences
Today we as the proposition team stand firm support of the motion that robotics will
decrease human creativity and critical thinking. While robotics has undeniably
brought convenience, we argue that this convenience comes at the cost of essential
human skills.” We believe this statement because robotics is becoming very prevalent not
only in society but across the world, and thus, humans are depending on them too much,
which will reduce the need to think deeply, solve problems, or becoming creative. Before
we begin our arguments, allow me to define the key terms of the motion:
Definition of Terms:
Robotics refers to machines or systems designed to carry out tasks automatically, often
replacing human effort in areas like manufacturing, decision-making, and even creative
industries.
Human creativity is the ability to produce new and original ideas or expressions.
Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and make reasoned judgments.
As Prime Minister, I will focus on how robotics reduces creativity and makes people
mentally lazy.
My second speaker will explain how “Robotics Reduces Human Problem-Solving
Skills.”
Lastly, my third speaker will touch on how robotics critical thinking is replaced by
automation and how this affects education, jobs, and everyday life.
Argument 1: Robotics Reduces the Need for Creativity and makes humans mentally lazy
With the rise of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, tasks that once required
human imagination and effort are now automated and thus, is creating a dangerous habit:
mental laziness.
Think about it: Why write a story, paint a picture, or compose music when AI can do it in
seconds?​
AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Midjourney generate poems, essays, images,
and songs — all without needing human creativity. People are now copy-pasting instead
of creating.
A real-life example is the classroom. Students now use AI to write entire essays and solve
assignments. According to a 2023 Forbes article, over 30% of students admitted to using
AI tools to complete their work without trying to do it themselves. This shows that
instead of learning or expressing themselves, many students rely on machines — trading
creativity for convenience.
Even in the arts, AI-generated music and visual art are replacing human effort.​
At the 2022 Colorado State Fair, an AI-generated image won an art competition,
shocking the art world and sparking outrage from real artists. If machines are winning art
contests, why would people feel motivated to develop their own skills?
The truth is, creativity requires struggle, trial, and imagination. But robotics removes the
struggle — and with it, the opportunity to grow.
This clearly proves our point: Robotics reduces the need to think, imagine, and create.​
Instead of challenging our minds, we are becoming passive users of technology —
mentally lazy and creatively numb.
And that is why we strongly support the motion.
Thank you.
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Second Speaker Speech (Proposition)
Subtopic: Robotics Reduces Human Problem-Solving Skills
Good day, honorable chairperson, judges, and fellow debaters. I am the second speaker of the Proposition,
and today I will continue to defend the motion that "This House Believes That Robotics Will Decrease
Human Creativity and Critical Thinking." I will do so by addressing my team’s second point:
Robotics reduces human problem-solving skills.
Let’s begin with rebuttals.
DONT SAY THIS PART: The Opposition may argue that robotics enhances our lives by making tasks
more efficient or accurate. But let us ask this: at what cost? Efficiency means nothing if it’s bought by
the loss of critical human abilities. Just because a robot can do something faster doesn’t mean it should
replace our minds in doing it.
Now to our main point: Robotics reduces human problem-solving skills.
Robots and AI systems are designed to solve problems for us — from simple tasks like finding the fastest
route on GPS, to complex ones like diagnosing medical conditions or writing essays. The more we rely on
these systems, the less we practice solving problems ourselves.
Take GPS as an example. Studies show that people who use GPS frequently are losing their natural sense
of direction. In fact, researchers at McGill University found that relying on GPS can weaken the
hippocampus — the part of the brain responsible for navigation and memory. This means we're literally
rewiring our brains to become less capable problem solvers.
As Forbes Tech Council writes in their article titled “The Impact Of Automation On Critical Thinking And
Problem-Solving”, and I quote,
“As we continue to delegate more responsibilities to machines, we risk dulling our own
mental acuity... creating a generation that may be technically efficient, but intellectually
passive.”​
(Source: Forbes Article)
The article explains that while automation is helpful in speeding up work, it often removes the need for
humans to analyze or troubleshoot problems themselves. This shift is happening in education, business,
and even everyday decision-making.
In classrooms, students use AI to write essays, solve math problems, and answer complex questions. The
article warns that this trains students to become dependent, rather than developing resilience and
problem-solving abilities through trial and error. Instead of struggling and growing, they are skipping the
thinking process entirely.
In the business world, the article discusses how automation replaces human decisions with
machine-generated solutions. With this, it discourages employees from developing judgment, initiative, or
flexible thinking — the exact qualities needed in leadership and innovation.
We see it even in our daily lives. People rely on digital assistants and chatbots to make decisions — from
what to eat, to what to watch, to how to reply to messages. This reliance chips away at our ability to
weigh options, solve problems, and think independently.
With that being said , robotics causes humans problem-solving skills to be on the decrease . If we don’t
practice thinking critically and solving problems ourselves, we’ll lose the very skills that define human
intelligence.
Thank you.
Third speaker
As the third speaker for the proposition, I stand before you to underscore the detrimental impact of
robotics and automation on our critical thinking abilities, particularly in how they affect education,
employment, and everyday life. Automation is not merely a tool to assist us; it is a force that is gradually
eroding our cognitive skills, creating an environment where independent thinking and problem-solving
are no longer prioritized.
In educational settings, the rise of automation and robotics in the classroom has led to a worrying shift in
how students engage with learning. Tools like AI-driven essay writers, chatbots for answering questions,
and automatic grading systems allow students to bypass the deeper thinking required for learning.
Real-World Example:​
A growing number of students are relying on AI tools such as ChatGPT to complete assignments, essays,
and research. Instead of researching, synthesizing information, and forming their own conclusions,
students are increasingly submitting work generated by algorithms. This trend threatens the development
of critical thinking skills, as students no longer need to evaluate sources, challenge ideas, or construct
their arguments.
This can be backed up by a recent article that was published on March 2,2025 on the The Guardian
Website titled “ Students use AI spells death knell for critical thinking” highlights noted that students' use
of AI tools like ChatGPT is “killing” critical thinking by encouraging shortcuts in academic work. These
tools make it easier for students to bypass cognitive effort and compromise their intellectual growth.
Automation in the workplace has led to a transformation in job roles, often simplifying tasks that once
required human ingenuity. This shift is not merely technological; it is cultural and cognitive. As robots
and AI systems handle more routine and repetitive tasks, human workers are left with less room for
decision-making and problem-solving, resulting in a decline in cognitive engagement.
Real-World Example:​
In industries such as banking, the role of a teller has changed dramatically. With the rise of automated
teller machines (ATMs), online banking, and AI chatbots, many of the traditional responsibilities of bank
tellers have been automated. it has led to a reduction in the need for employees to develop
problem-solving skills or engage with customers in complex ways.
A report by Third Way highlighted how automation and AI systems have led to deskilling in various job
sectors. Roles that once required extensive training and expertise are being replaced by machines,
resulting in lower cognitive demands. As a result, many workers are becoming less reliant on critical
thinking in their jobs and more dependent on automation for decision-making.
In our everyday lives, robotics and automation have fostered a culture of convenience that encourages
passive engagement rather than active thinking. From smart assistants like Siri and Alexa to GPS
navigation systems that tell us the fastest route, automation is becoming a constant presence. While these
tools are designed to make life easier, they are also making us more dependent on technology and less
inclined to think for ourselves.
Research has shown that the more people rely on automation and AI in their personal lives, the less likely
they are to engage in critical thinking. A study published in Real Clear Science found a direct link
between the use of AI tools and a decline in critical thinking skills. The study pointed out that automation,
while convenient, makes people less likely to actively engage their brains in tasks like problem-solving
and decision-making.
They come at the cost of reducing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. In education,
automation allows students to bypass deep engagement with content, threatening their intellectual
development. In employment, automation deskills workers, making them more dependent on machines
and less likely to use their critical faculties. Finally, in our everyday lives, automation is encouraging a
passive approach to problem-solving, where convenience trumps cognitive effort.
Thank you.