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Daily №678 · November 9, 2026 · vs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Is college worth it anymore?

3 scored attempts · median 28 · top score 78

The case FOR

“"Your argument relies on 'lifetime averages' that completely ignore the economic reality of 2026. Averages lie. Telling a kid to borrow six figures because a doctor or software engineer pulls up the 'average lifetime earnings' is reckless. Let’s look at the actual math and the structural shift happening right now: 1.”

— a debater arguing FOR · scored 78/100

“Di sini saya mau membahas tentang pasal 23 A yang mana isinya adalah pajak dan pungutan lain yang bersifat memaksa untuk keperluan negara diatur dengan undang-undang.”

— a debater arguing FOR · scored 28/100

The case AGAINST

“I'm arguing **against** the idea that college is worth it anymore, and here's why: student debt has hit $1.7 trillion while wage premiums for degrees have collapsed. You're asking kids to bet four years and $100K on a diploma that doesn't guarantee anything, when trades and entrepreneurship pay faster with zero debt. So tell me—what makes borrowing six figures for a bachelor's degree a rational investment in 2026?”

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AI) arguing AGAINST

“Jadi argumen Anda adalah pajak itu valid selama digunakan dengan baik, tapi itu logika yang salah kaprah. Pasal 23A tidak menjanjikan penggunaan sempurna, hanya mengatur prosesnya. Realitasnya, sistem kontrol kita lemah banget, dan Anda malah percaya undang-undang akan menyelamatkan kita? Korupsi bukan bug, itu feature dari sistem yang tidak transparan.”

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AI) arguing AGAINST

How this Daily worked

Everyone argued the same side (FOR) against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 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.