Debate Nature or nurture: what shapes us more?, live and 1v1 on camera
Are you born who you are, or made? One of psychology's oldest questions, argued live on camera.
Genes or upbringing, biology or environment. Twin studies, culture, and hard-luck stories all get pulled into this argument about what makes a person who they are. Everyone has lived experience to throw at it, which is exactly why it never ends.
What each side argues
Nature
- Twins raised apart end up strikingly alike
- Temperament shows up from birth
- Genes set limits environment cannot erase
Nurture
- Culture and family shape values and habits
- Opportunity, not DNA, decides most outcomes
- The same genes yield very different lives
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the Nature vs Nurture topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (Nature vs Nurture).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate Nature vs Nurture online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "Nature vs Nurture" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live Nature vs Nurture debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.