AI companions refer to chatbots that use artificial intelligence to communciate with users, such as Replika, Character.AI, and Snapchat's MyAI. These chatbots can communicate with users through text, voice, or video.

In the status quo, bail is primarily a financial guarantee that ensures the accused returns for their trial. This can be provided in two main ways. First, through a surety - usually a relative, friend, or bail bond agent, who signs a bond promising to pay a specified sum if the accused fails to appear. Second, through a cash deposit or security, where the accused themselves must deposit money or property with the court if no surety is available. The New York model of bail reform, implemented in 2019, eliminates money bail for most misdemeanours and non-violent felonies. Under this system, individuals accused of such crimes are released without requiring cash payment, though they may be subject to conditions like electronic monitoring or appearance tickets to ensure they attend their trial.

The “Teach For” model is a teacher recruitment and placement approach in which recent university graduates, including those without formal teaching qualifications, are placed in primary and secondary schools, often in areas experiencing teacher shortages. Participants complete a short, intensive pre-service training programme intended to provide foundational preparation in classroom management, curriculum delivery, and instructional practice prior to classroom placement.

Appointments are generally time-limited (commonly 1–2 years). Following this period, participants frequently move into other professional sectors. 

Pop psychology refers to simplified psychological theories and self-help advice that gained popularity through mainstream media. For example, the popularization of terms such as 'gaslighting,' 'trauma,' and 'toxic.'

For the purpose of this debate, there are two tropes in children's media. Disney's approach presents a world with clear good and evil, wherein good always triumphs. Ghibli's approach presents a world with no true evil and morality is subjective, where peaceful compromise is ultimately possible and neither side necessarily triumphs.

Devi Vishwakumar is a second generation south asian immigrant who is a typical "nerd" in a big American high school. Devi and her two best friends spend their time working hard at school, pursuing geeky extracurriculars (chess, Math Olympiad, debate...), and getting constantly bullied by the school's popular kids. One day, after saving the Prom Queen from being run over by a bus, she offers Devi to join the popular group, as long as she cuts off her friends and quits her geeky extracurriculars.