At The Modus Ponens Institute, we run world-class ethics and debate competitions for students aged 7 to 18. Our programs train students to think clearly while tackling some of the most pressing moral questions of our time.
Whether you're joining from a school in London, a private academy in Nairobi, or a homeschooling group in New York, MPI events offer rigorous challenges, expert feedback, and a global community of young thinkers.
We run three international circuits:
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Ethics Olympiads: School-based teams engage in collaborative ethical dialogue. Top teams qualify for the International Ethics Olympiad Final in Australia.
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TKEthics Invitationals: Teams explore justice, fairness, and tech ethics — no school affiliation required.
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Global AI Debates: Students submit essays and speeches on AI and society, judged by leaders from OpenAI, MIT, and UC Berkeley.
Global AI Debates
The Global AI Debates is a premier competition for students worldwide to explore the ethical, societal, and technical impacts of artificial intelligence. Sponsored by UC Berkeley and featuring final-round judges from MIT, Perplexity, and OpenAI, this tournament empowers students to deepen their critical thinking, public speaking, and persuasive writing skills.
