Topic of the Day
One discussion topic for today, with talking points. The same for everyone, new at midnight.
Picked from 517 topics · 16 categories · Talking points included · Free
Today ·
Should we colonize other planets or fix Earth first
philosophy · medium · good for debate, speech
Talking points
- Resource allocation ethics
- Species survival argument
- Technological capability
A new topic at midnight your time. Everyone sees the same topic on the same date.
What the topic of the day is
The topic of the day is one conversation topic chosen for each calendar date from 517 editor-written topics, shown with talking points. Everyone on the same date gets the same topic, so a classroom, team stand-up or family dinner can talk about it together. It changes at midnight your time, and you can look back at earlier days.
Topic of the day facts
| Topic pool | 517 topics in 16 categories, from science to weird and fun |
|---|---|
| Changes | Once a day, at midnight in your time zone |
| Same for everyone | Yes, on the same calendar date |
| Talking points | Two or three per topic |
| Repeats | The cycle covers all 517 topics before any repeats |
| Cost and data | Free, no account, nothing stored |
A 10-minute topic of the day routine
- Read today's topic aloud (1 minute).
- Everyone thinks quietly or jots one idea (1 minute).
- Discuss in pairs using the talking points (3 minutes).
- Share the best point with the whole group (4 minutes).
- Close with a one-sentence takeaway (1 minute).
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Topic of the day FAQ
What is the topic of the day?
One conversation topic, picked each day from 517 topics written by our editors, with two or three talking points. Everyone who opens the page on the same date sees the same topic, so a class or team can discuss it together.
When does the topic change?
At midnight in your own time zone. The page also lets you step back through previous days if you missed one.
How is the topic of the day different from the question of the day?
The question of the day is a single question to answer quickly, often as a warm-up. The topic of the day is a broader subject with talking points, meant for a 5–15 minute discussion, debate or writing prompt.
How can teachers use it?
Project the page at the start of class, give students one minute to think, then two minutes in pairs using the talking points, then share with the room. It also works as a daily journal or speaking prompt.
Can I pick a different topic?
Yes. For a random topic at any time, use the random topic generator, which lets you filter by category, depth and use (conversation, debate, speech, writing, icebreaker).
More daily and random prompts
Answer the question of the day, get any topic with the random topic generator, browse topics by category, or go deeper with philosophical questions.