When a country shapes its future, what should it be willing to change—and what should it refuse to lose? Should it prioritise innovation that helps it compete globally, or protect the traditions that give it a distinct identity? Join Jay, an award-winning debater and public speaking coach, for a lively debate workshop on culture versus innovation. We’ll make the trade-offs concrete: if a new technology makes a traditional craft cheaper to produce, does it give that craft a future or change what made it worth preserving? What would each side be willing to give up, and where would you draw the line?

Jay will show you how to build an argument on the spot, support it with examples and respond calmly when someone challenges it. Then you’ll put those skills to work in friendly debates, testing ideas from both sides and getting personalised feedback on what made your case persuasive and where it could be stronger. No debate experience is needed. Whether you’re quick to jump in or usually think of your best answer on the way home, you’ll get to practise thinking on your feet, listening closely and making your point with confidence.

一个国家在塑造自己未来的时候，该愿意改变什么，又该拒绝失去什么？它该优先搞那些能帮它在全球竞争里站住脚的创新，还是保护那些给它独特身份的传统？跟着 Jay 来参加一场热闹的辩论工作坊吧。他是获奖辩手，也是公众表达教练。这次我们聊文化 vs 创新。我们会把取舍聊得很具体：如果一项新技术让一门传统手艺生产成本更低，它是给了这门手艺一个未来，还是改变了它当初值得被保留的那个东西？两边各自愿意放弃什么，你又会把线画在哪？

Jay 会教你怎么现场搭一个论点、用例子撑住它，还有在别人挑战你的时候怎么冷静回应。然后你会把这些技能用到友好的辩论里，试试两边的想法，也会拿到针对你个人的反馈，看看你哪里讲得有说服力、哪里还能更强。不需要任何辩论经验。不管你是那种马上就能跳进去说的人，还是通常回家路上才想到最佳答案的人，你都能练到临场思考、认真听，还有有底气地把自己的观点讲出来。