ESU: Trans-Atlantic Debate

On March 14th 2000, LiveTX hosted the first world debate of its kind via the Internet. The Lawrence Debate Union from the University of Vermont and the English Speaking Union (ESU) in London, met and discussed the pros and cons of technology whilst never leaving their respective countries.

Each Union was able to seamlessly exchange ideas via a live two-way link-up, projected both ends onto large screens for everyone to see and hear. This feat of technology allowed for an inexpensive alternative for debate competition with a relatively low-end computer set-up and application.

Additionally, several hundred schools and universities were able to view the debate on LiveTX.com, which received over 7000 viewers during the course of the day.