Is Wisdom Overrated in Older People? | Debater Duel

Does getting older automatically make us wiser or is that just a myth?

In this thought-provoking Debater Duel, Worlds Quarterfinalist Zazuan Daud and Australasian Grand Finalist Ritabrata Mitra face off on the motion: “This House opposes the narrative that wisdom increases with age.”

Info Slide:
Wisdom is the trait of having good judgement and knowledge, often used in solving problems.

This debate explores experience, perception, and societal assumptions:
• Does age naturally bring insight, perspective, and better decision-making?
• Or is wisdom independent of age, shaped instead by reflection, learning, and personal growth?

A must-watch for debaters, students, and anyone interested in culture, psychology, and intergenerational perspectives.

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