As a member of your school's Ethics Committee, you've been selected to take part in an event on “The Pursuit of Immortality and the Creation of the Perfect Being”. Scientists, philosophers, and students from partner schools will be joining the discussion. You'll need to take a stand and explore the human, scientific, and ethical consequences of pushing the boundaries of life.

Si nécessaire, aidez-vous de la fiche méthode ► Interagir à l'oral

Take part in a debate.

You are a member of a panel discussion titled "Sure We Can, But Should We?" Each panelist will adopt a particular perspective (for example: a scientist, a philosopher, a technology expert, a concerned citizen, etc.). You will present your arguments, respond to others, and defend your point of view. Your objective is to engage your audience and contribute meaningfully to the conversation.

• Collect your notes from the previous activities to review key ideas and vocabulary.
• Choose your role for the round table (e.g. scientist, philosopher, futurist, activist, citizen, etc.).
• Define your position. Are you in favour of pursuing immortality and perfection? Against it? Somewhere in between?
• Prepare two or three key arguments to support your point of view, using examples from science, fiction, or ethics.
• Anticipate objections. What might someone say to challenge your ideas? How will you respond?

➤ Préparez-vous à la prise de parole

• Sélectionnez deux ou trois arguments clés, chacun appuyé par un exemple précis (chiffre, fait historique, référence à un document de l'unité, etc.).
• Ne rédigez pas de phrases entières : notez les idées principales et les mots-clés utiles (dates, noms, concepts).

➤ Structurez votre intervention

• Introduction : dites qui vous êtes et annoncez votre point de vue.
  “As a neuroscientist, I strongly believe we are not ready for such a leap.”
• Développement : exposez vos arguments de façon claire et progressive.
  “Let me explain why I think this technology could be dangerous.”
• Conclusion : résumez votre position et ouvrez à la discussion.
  “To sum up, it is clear to see that extreme caution is needed in this situation?”

➤ Interagissez pendant le débat

• Écoutez les autres sans les interrompre.
• Anticipez les contre-arguments possibles à vos idées.
• Préparez des réponses réactives, tout en restant respectueux.
• Parlez d'une voix claire, articulez et ne lisez pas vos notes.
• Gardez une posture ouverte et confiante.
• Respectez les tours de parole, favorisez une discussion fluide.

Take part in an online debate.

Write a post for the event's online ethics forum. Your post will present your personal view on immortality or human enhancement, backed by examples and arguments. You may also respond to other participants' posts by asking questions or challenging their ideas.

• Collect your notes from the previous activities to review key ideas, vocabulary, and examples.
• Decide on your personal position. Are you for, against, or undecided about pursuing immortality or enhancing humans?
• Write a clear and engaging post presenting your view. Support your opinion with strong arguments, using examples from science, fiction, or ethics.
• Respond respectfully to other forum posts by asking questions, agreeing, or offering a different perspective.