Woke nonsense in competitive debate.

LessWrong published an opinion piece from a competitive debater critiquing how critical theory arguments are used in Lincoln-Douglas debate. The author argues that popular 'kritik' arguments rely on circular reasoning and overreach—for instance, suggesting that any policy implementation is inherently racist without specific justification. The piece contends that while critique of ideas' foundations can be valuable, debate's critical theory practice often substitutes vague accusations for substantive analysis.

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