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Case of the MUN
Case of the MUN
Scientists have discovered an Einstein-Rosen bridge at 0.3 light-hour distance from earth. For an unknown reason, this Einstein-Rosen bridge seems stable enough to potentially allow for a traversable wormhole, enabling future time travel! The potential impact is extraordinary, both in terms of opportunities and risks. However, international technological collaboration is needed to make use of this spacetime bridge in the foreseeable future.
It is up to the OckMUN delegates to find consensus on key issues relating to the above theme. Simulating the work of real UN diplomats, delegates will have to use both their disciplinary knowledge as well as skills such as negotiating, debating, public speaking, and policy writing to work on crafting resolutions in one of the five committees bescribed below. Delegates will be exposed to and experience managing risks, diverse perspectives, and political realities involved with international collaboration on technology for time-travel.
PRELIMINARY COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
PRELIMINARY COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
Note that the final Agendas and Programmes of Work still need to be set by the chairs and will follow at a later point.
Security Council (SC)
Security Council (SC)
Delegate count (with limited double delegate spots for experienced MUN-ers): 15
Theme: The Security Council will focus on the security implications of time travel technology, addressing the challenges of maintaining international peace and security in the face of rapid technological advancement and the potential for its misuse.
Possible Agenda Points:
The Militarization of Time Travel: Assessing the potential for an arms race based on time travel technology and the need for international safeguards.
Addressing Threats to International Peace and Security: Investigating potential threats from hostile actors seeking to exploit time travel.
Navigating Strategic Stability: Developing international frameworks to ensure the responsible development and use of time travel technology in a manner that does not irresponsibly destabilize the global security order.
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Delegate count: 30
Theme: ECOSOC will examine the economic and social impacts of time travel, including its effects on trade, sustainable development, and resource allocation.
Possible Agenda Points:
The Economic Implications of Time Travel: Analyzing the potential impact of time travel on global markets, employment, and natural resources.
Ensuring Equitable Access and Distribution of Benefits: Addressing concerns about the potential for economic and social disparities arising from the development and utilization of time travel technology.
Promoting Sustainable Development: Utilizing time travel to address global challenges like poverty, hunger, and environmental degradation.
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Delegate count: 25
Theme: The Human Rights Council will delve into the ethical and human rights considerations of time travel, addressing issues such as the protection of timelines and the potential for exploitation or discrimination.
Possible Agenda Points:
Protecting Human Rights in the Age of Time Travel: Ensuring that the development and use of time travel technology respects and upholds fundamental human rights and freedoms.
Addressing Concerns about Exploitation and Discrimination: Investigating the potential for discrimination and exploitation based on temporal origins or technological access.
The Right to a Future: Exploring the ethical implications of altering the course of history and the need for intergenerational equity.
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