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    I wish there was a “trending topics in academic research” feed for undergrads

    Grad students have JSTOR alerts. Faculty have grant forecasts. Undergrads have… whatever BuzzFeed’s “10 Debate Topics” list was last updated in 2022. I wish someone would just tell us what actual experts are watching in 2026. Because from what I can gather: Climate change is now “climate...
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    The “controversial topics” lists are always the same. Real controversy is boring on paper

    Every year: “Abortion, death penalty, gun control, legalize weed.” Yawn. If you actually read what experts are forecasting for 2026, the real emerging debates are way stranger and way more interesting : What Everyone Thinks Is ControversialWhat’s Actually Being Debated in 2026 Should...
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    I entered the China Focus essay contest and didn’t win—but here’s what I learned about choosing global topics

    I spent January–February 2026 working on the China Focus Essay Contest . Didn’t win. Didn’t place. But I learned more about topic selection in 10 weeks than in 3 years of coursework. The prompts (for 2026): Cooperation amid Strategic Rivalry – How can the U.S. and China find common ground on...
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    I tested 3 different “topic generator” tools. Here’s which one didn’t suck.

    I have opinions about essay topic generators. Most are garbage keyword stuffers. I tested three against the 2026 trend forecasts : 1. Generic “AI Topic Generator” (free) Input: “Climate change” Output: “Discuss the effects of climate change on the environment.” 🤡 Verdict: Literally useless...
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