Do you know what "Begs the question" means?

Well, there is the actual meaning, which involves a logical fallacy, and then there is the meaning that people have popularly assigned to that phrase, which involves a question that demands to be asked, as can be seen from the majority of answers to this question.

The true meaning, as I have already suggested, involves the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion to be reached as a component of one's argument in favor of the conclusion. It is a form of circular reasoning. The expression refers specifically to "begging from the question" in order to answer the question itself. An example would be "I know that paranormal events occur because I have had experiences that can only be described as paranormal." The arguer here is assuming the truth of paranormal experiences so he can present instances of paranormal experiences he has had so as to prove the existence of the paranormal in the first place.

The common use of the expression "begs the question" is a phenomenon that I have noticed has become quite popular just over the last five years or so. I don't recall hearing this usage that much before. When people commonly say that something "begs the question," what they should say it that it "raises the question," or that there is a "question that demands to be asked." In my experience, people who use the term "begs the question" in this way are usually trying to display there supposed erudition, but they are in fact displaying their ignorance.

there's the traditional version having to do with logic where the premise is unfounded and so the conclusion follows from no foundation and is therefore without merit.

there's the conversational version that when used simply means that a statement has been made that produces another necessary question.

When a statement is made where there is an immediate follow up question apparant.

Example:

10% of the paper content is recycled.

This begs the question(s) what is the balance of paper content made up of?

Where is the recycled paper being collected from?

etc.

Yes, it means assuming the conclusion in the premises of your argument.

It means that a statement or idea inevitably and unavoidably leads to another specific inquiry.

Doesn't it mean "Therefore THIS question has to be asked..."?