Michael ZhangHavana Syndrome: how mass hysteria and institutional failure conjured up a sci-fi weaponIn the middle of the night, an American diplomat hears a strange, shrill sound coming from just outside his Havana home. Is it an insect…Apr 30Apr 30
Michael ZhangExploring Reality: The Intertwining of Science and ReligionAs an atheist and scientist, I read Exploring Reality: The Intertwining of Science and Religion out of curiosity about Christian…Sep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023
Michael ZhangTrust scientists less; trust humanity moreBy now, the replication crisis is famous. Everyone knows that many of the landmark studies in psychology and social science, among other…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Michael ZhangBenjamin Disraeli: an eugoloOn April 18, 1883, The Times published an article on the legacy of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (Lord Beaconsfield). The only…Oct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
Michael ZhangAuroville: A Visit to ParadiseWhat secrets make this hippie commune work?Jan 9, 2020Jan 9, 2020
Michael Zhang2019 predictions: how well did I do?What will the future bring? In January of every year, I predict what would happen during the year. At the end of the year, I score those…Jan 7, 2020Jan 7, 2020
Michael ZhanginPredictHow we might realistically reach the starsIt is July 20, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing. The teenagers who watched the Apollo landings and dreamed of…Jul 20, 2019Jul 20, 2019
Michael ZhangSheela, the most incompetent villain in human historyThe incompetence of movie villains is legendary. With hundreds of fanatical followers, all armed to the teeth with the latest weapons…Feb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
Michael ZhanginPredictPredictions for 2019What will the future bring? Every year, I make predictions for the year to come. At the end of the year, I score the predictions. You can…Jan 15, 2019Jan 15, 2019
Michael ZhanginPredict2018 Predictions: How well did I do?What will the future bring? In January of every year, I predict what would happen during the year. At the end of the year, I score those…Jan 3, 2019Jan 3, 2019
