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2026-10-15 issue

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X·百门: a map of Chinese X’s “wild theories”

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An editorial archive collecting and explaining named theories circulating on Chinese-language X, from “Sunxue” to “thin-muscle theory.”

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The site warns that practical ideas can be overpackaged, and that “反规训” can itself become a new form of self-discipline.

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The homepage frames these theories as creator-named packages for observations or personal practices, then sorts them across cognition, body, mindset, and daily routines. Its explanation of their appeal points to a desire for control, creator branding, platform-friendly brevity, and a shift away from “good student” or hardship narratives. The site invites readers to suggest entries, but says the owner confirms new theories before they are added.

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