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<LI class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><A href="http://uk.mg40.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#Description"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=tocnumber>1 <SPAN class=toctext>Description</A></LI>
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<LI class="toclevel-2 tocsection-3"><A href="http://uk.mg40.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#The_Problem_of_Complexity"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=tocnumber>2.1 <SPAN class=toctext>The Problem of Complexity</A></LI>
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<LI class="toclevel-1 tocsection-5"><A href="http://uk.mg40.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#More_Information"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=tocnumber>3 <SPAN class=toctext>More Information</A></LI></UL></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<div>Project proposed by Robert Searle: </div>
<div>"The Universal Debating Project is an extremely ambitious proposal for an on-going programme in which "all", or most arguments for, or against any topic of human knowledge, or information could be presented in a clear form. In other words, an on-line "encyclopedia" for pros, and cons in any debate which could be continually up-dated on the internet. It would adopt the p2p approach, and hence, be an Open Source of data emanating from laymen, experts, ngos, scholarly papers, popular articles, documentaries, et al. </div>
<div>Obviously, Wikipedia articles do present arguments for, and against particular subjects. But how "complete," and how unbiased are they? Moreover, they deal mainly with major aruguments, and "minor" arguments maybe excluded at times. In effect, what is needed is the most objective presentation of possible pros, and cons on most, if not "all" kinds of human knowledge, and "controversy". The Universal Debating Project should be publicly seen as being a highly reliable, and a credible central global source of such data. </div>
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<H2><SPAN id=The_Problem_of_Complexity class=mw-headline>The Problem of Complexity</SPAN></H2>
<div>As the world becomes increasingly complex it becomes more, and more vital to.... </div>
<div>a) ...reduce most, if not "all" information into clear, and manageable levels of data...ideally using the least number of words.. </div>
<div>b) ...reduce "all" arguments for, and against in a lucid manner....again ideally using the least number of words... </div>
<div>Apart from Wikipedia mentioned earlier there are ofcourse on the internet any number of forums, and discussion groups.These are fine as far as they go. But as said before how complete are their arguments for, and against a certain topic? This is where the Universal Debating Project becomes all-important. </div>
<H2><SPAN id=Basic_Systemization_of_Presentation_on_the_Universal_Debating_Project class=mw-headline>Basic Systemization of Presentation on the Universal Debating Project</SPAN></H2>
<div>The presentation of data on various subjects should be simple. It could be like "Pros, and Cons, a Debaters Handbook" edited by Trevor Sather which went through a number of editions since 1896. Here, two columns are presented, one of which is for pro arguments, and the other for con arguments. Each entry is numbered, and should be lucid, and precise .....ideally once again using the least number of words possible to present a case. </div>
<div>If the Universal Debating Project were ever set up its initial concern would be with major issues notably social matters, politics, and cllimate change.Also, it should be added that it is as yet unclear how such a proposal could be funded. It could use the Wikipedia model, or maybe not. </div>
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<div>Two Links. </div>
<div><A class="external free" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate</A> </div>
<div>This link below deals with rationality, and it too could be reduced to a pro, and con presentation so that an informed decision-making process could be undertaken by the individual.. </div>
<div><A class="external free" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationality">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationality</A> </div>
<div><BR>IMPORTANT. </div>
<div>Since the above "article" was put on the p2pfoundation listing a very similiar project exists to it..However, I was not suprised admitedly as it is an excellent concept which deserves to be considered seriously. </div>
<div><A class="external free" href="http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Welcome_to_Debatepedia%21">http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Welcome_to_Debatepedia%21</A> </div>
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