AI TOOL USAGE CHECKLIST FOR DEBATE PREPARATION

Group Number: 12
Group Members: Trịnh Bích Châm
Nguyễn Hà Phương
Debate Topic: Is genetic engineering a threat to life on earth?

Stage 1: Research and Initial Arguments

[1] Used ChatGPT to Generate Arguments
PROMPT:
You are an expert debater.
Use Search to find up-to-date statistics, studies, and expert opinions on the
given topic. Structure the output into an introduction, [Insert the number of
arguments] argument for the proposition, [Insert the number of arguments]
arguments against the proposition, and a conclusion.
Each argument should be supported by relevant data, required specific links or
expert opinions
Use persuasive and formal language.
Topic: [Insert the following topic here]

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Arguments generated by ChatGPT
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Arguments FOR: Arguments AGAINST:
Environment Threat to Biodiversity: Genetic Environmental
engineering prioritizes a few high-yield Benefits through
crop varieties, which can lead to Reduced Chemical Use
reduced genetic diversity in agriculture. GE crops can be
This makes food systems more engineered to resist
vulnerable to diseases and pests, pests naturally,
increasing the risk of widespread crop decreasing the need for
failure. The lack of diversity also harmful pesticides.
threatens the resilience of ecosystems Reduced chemical usage
and can ultimately harm biodiversity- not only lowers
dependent human populations, production costs but
especially in regions with fragile also mitigates
ecosystems (source: Netivist). environmental pollution
Ecological Imbalance and “Gene and health risks
Escape” Genetic modifications in associated with pesticide
organisms, especially plants, can exposure (source:
inadvertently spread to wild species Netivist).
through cross-pollination. When Conservation of
engineered genes enter natural Endangered Species
ecosystems, they may alter local Genetic engineering
biodiversity, potentially creating offers solutions for
 invasive species that threaten native conservation efforts,
flora and fauna. For instance, altered such as protecting
genes from genetically modified (GM) species facing
trees, like those studied at conferences extinction. Scientists are
on GE trees, may spread uncontrollably, exploring ways to
disrupting ecosystems crucial for soil strengthen vulnerable
and climate stability (source: populations by
StopGetrees.org). enhancing their
resistance to diseases or
adapting them to
changing climates. For
instance, the potential to
engineer trees resistant
to pests could preserve
forests critical to global
biodiversity (source:
Writing9.com).
Human Ethical Concerns and “Playing God” Increased Food
and Modifying life forms’ genetic codes Security Genetic
society raises significant ethical issues. Critics engineering has
argue that genetic engineering reflects a successfully increased
human-centric view that disregards the crop yields and
interconnectedness of life. Indigenous enhanced resistance to
groups and environmental advocates pests and diseases. This
highlight concerns that this technology advancement
commodifies life forms, reducing them contributes to food
to profit-oriented resources rather than security, especially in
respecting them as parts of complex regions affected by
ecosystems (source: StopGetrees.org). climate change and
Unpredictable Health Effects The population growth.
long-term health effects of consuming Higher crop resilience
GM foods are not fully understood. helps sustain food
While some studies show no immediate supply in areas prone to
risks, critics argue that the lack of long- drought or other
term data leaves uncertainties about environmental
potential health impacts. Given the challenges (source:
complexity of human biology, NIH).
unintended consequences could arise Advances in Medical
from even minor genetic modifications Treatments GE is a
in food crops (source: Writing9.com). cornerstone of modern
medical research,
allowing scientists to
develop treatments for
previously untreatable
diseases. Gene therapy,
for example, offers
 potential cures for
genetic disorders,
cancer, and certain viral
infections. These
medical applications
underscore GE’s
potential to improve
quality of life and save
lives (source: WHO).
Economy Economic and Social Inequities Economic Growth and
Genetic engineering is often driven by Innovation GE has
large biotech corporations with financial spurred economic
interests, which can exacerbate social growth by creating new
inequalities. Small farmers may be industries and job
pushed out as corporations patent opportunities in
modified seeds, leading to dependency biotechnology and
on expensive, proprietary crops. This agriculture. This sector
corporate control over food production fosters innovation and
can create economic disparity and attracts investment,
reduce food sovereignty in poorer offering economic
nations (source: Netivist). benefits to countries that
pioneer biotech research
and commercialization.
In a controlled
environment, genetic
engineering can be a
driver of sustainable
economic development
(source: Netivist).