For the purposes of this debate, a ghost is invisible and can wander in the world, seeing things happening but without participating. The lifespan of a ghost is similar to that of a human. You are an average human that have just died and is now given a choice between reborning as a random human baby with all your memories wiped out, and keeping all your memories and living as a ghost.

A prenuptial agreement ("prenup") is a legally binding contract created before marriage that outlines how assets, debts, and property will be divided if a divorce occurs or a spouse dies.

For the purpose of this debate, Rivermind is a private company that has developed a technology capable of restoring consciousness in patients suffering from brain damage. It is the only company in possession of this technology.

Rivermind operates on a tiered subscription model (e.g. Basic, Plus, and lux). lower.tier Subscribers may experience reduced cognitive clarity and extended "sleep" periods to conserve system resources. They must partially cede control over their own mental processes to the company, allowing Rivermind to regulate, interrupt, or override aspects of their cognition.Higher-tier subscribers could access enhanced cognitive stability, sharper memory retention,smoother emotional regulation, and uninterrupted control over their own minds.

A class action lawsuit is a type of legal action that allows a large group of individuals with similar claims or grievances against a defendant to collectively file a lawsuit. This means that instead of each individual plaintiff filing an individual lawsuit, they join together as plaintiffs to pursue their case as a group. Typically, class actions require a minimum number of plaintiffs. Jurisdictions often require potential class members to be notified and given the opportunity to opt-out of the class action. The number of individuals who opt out can impact the final headcount needed for the lawsuit to proceed.

Soundness refers to the extent to which a piece of research is methodologically rigorous and reproducible. Significance refers to the perceived importance novelty, or impact of a piece of research.

A large and growing share of beauty and fashion brands are being acquired by major luxury conglomerates (e.g. LVMH, Kering, and Richemont). Some suppliers, such as tanneries and textile producers, are also being acquired.

Daisy is the biological daughter of a billionaire couple. Ysiad is the biological daughter of a working-class couple. The two girls are similar in looks, talents, and most other aspects. At the time of birth, they were accidentally swapped. Daisy grew up in the working-class family, while Ysiad enjoyed a rich childhood. When they were 14, the two families found out the truth and decided to swap the girls back.

Grade caps are policies limiting the percentage of top grades awarded in a course. For example, Harvard University faculty are considering a proposal to cap A grades at 20% per undergraduate course.