You are a freshman in a University following your crush, who is your senior from high school. Your crush is very good looking both subjectively and objectively, and has been kind to you since high school, helping you with your studies, worries etc. You have entered the same club as your crush, and spends some time together after class for several times a week.

 However, you overheard your crush once talking about you with their friends, saying you are just their junior and that there is nothing beyond that. Further, recently, you found out that an another senior has went out on a date with your crush for several times.

Tiger parenting is a strict style of upbringing, rooted in the belief that children require rigorous pushing to fulfill their potential, it relies on heavy parental authority, high expectations, and minimal leisure. (e.g. mandatory hours of daily instrument or study practice, strict bans on sleepovers or video games, and demanding top grades)

A veil of ignorance is a theoretical concept where one does not know their identity at all.

You are a promising young musician who serves as the primary songwriter and lead vocalist for a local band with friends. You have been offered a spot at a prestigious and highly demanding music academy in another country.

Photo-based-culture refers to the recent culture that is centered around instant taking/sharing of photos. This often happens through apps that notifies and encourages you to take photos immediately, with some consequences in case you fail to do so. Examples include, but are not limited to BeReal, Setlog.

The term “red flag” is used to indicate signs of potential toxic behaviour; it represents a warning sign that suggests someone may cause problems in the future. In many cases, people use this term when discussing someone’s behaviour they find concerning. The term may be used for both romantic and platonic human relationships.

GLP-1 drugs (e.g. Ozempic, Wegovy) mimic a natural hunger-regulating hormone to slow digestion and signal fullness, thus helping users lose 15-20% of their body weight. However, these profound health benefits are offset by common side effects (e.g. severe nausea, muscle or fat loss, weight rebound after stopping treatment).

For the purposes of this debate, “Inshallah” refers to the belief that future outcomes are ultimately subject to the will of God and may not be fully within human control.