Daily №574 · July 28, 2026 · vs Peter Thiel
Cutting foreign research funding protects America more than it hurts.
2 scored attempts · median 22 · top score 32
The case FOR
“You're framing this wrong. Cutting foreign research funding doesn't cripple American science, it redirects resources to domestic labs where Americans actually benefit from the discoveries. We're bankrolling competitors' breakthroughs while our own universities struggle for funding. Protect home first.”
“I have already done it,do not cut foreign research funding,if you don't cu it,you will build stronger alliances”
The case AGAINST
“I'm ready to fight this out. You're supposed to argue *for* cutting foreign research funding, but you've opened with nothing. So let me ask: why would crippling American science leadership actually protect us? (40)”
“You're actually arguing *my* side, not yours. The motion says cutting foreign research funding *protects* America more than it hurts. You just admitted it doesn't protect us—it just damages our reputation. So why are you here defending a position you don't believe?”
How this Daily worked
Everyone argued the same side (FOR) against Peter Thiel, an AI opponent that argues back. Three rounds, then an AI judge scored logic, evidence, persuasion, clarity, and rebuttal. This motion is closed — today's is live.