Scientists have created a machine called the Downsize-inator. When activated it will irreversably turn a third of the population into smaller versions of themselves.
An average sized human would get shrunk down to approx. 13 cm. The scientists who created the machine have already undergone the Downsizing process and have created a Downsized settlement with plans to create more.
Since they consume very little, an individuals wealth in a downsized settlement increases nearly a hundredfold.
Downsized individuals consume very little and create almost no waste.

Your name is Znetar Pidar. You are a well-respected, battle-hardened leader of your local community. This community has been ruled by a foreign authoritarian government for several years, under the brutal leadership of King Spaan Dackler. The anti-occupier sentiment is very high and you know there is potential for a great rebellion movement that could bring your people more freedom. However, this potential is not without risk. The battle would be difficult, and if defeated you could be imprisoned or even executed. Additionally, you have just found the love of your life and are set to embark on your life together.

Your childhood best friend convinced you to go hiking in the dutch "wilderness". You got lost and your phones are out of battery. Suddenly you hear loud oinking around you and you encounter an angry polar boar that escaped Rotterdam Zoo. You see an OV bike that someone dumped. The only feasible way you can outrun the bear is to take the bike, which would mean you leave your friend behind.

For the purposes of this debate school fees are proportional to income.

Universal Music Group is a multinational music corporation, one of the "Big Three" record labels in the world. On January 31st 2024, Universal Music Group's licensing agreement with Tiktok has ended. The companies since have not been able to agree on a new license, and all music owned by UMG has been removed from TikTok. UMG has published an open letter, in which they explain they were not able to agree with TikTok on 3 major issues - "appropriate compensation for our artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users." TikTok responded calling this a false narrative.

NAC Breda is a football club from the Netherlands that used to play in the top division, but has been struggling in the second devision for the past years. In 2022, the UAE owned City Group, who owns Manchester City, and New York City F.C., did a bid to buy the club. This would give NAC Breda millions more revenue than most teams in the Netherlands. NAC Breda declined the bid and it was bought up by a group of local entrepreneurs with a significantly smaller budget.