Miracle on Probability Street

Article Abstract:

Unusual events are analyzed using probability theory and the law of large numbers, which shows that they are not in reality all that unusual. The primary illustration used is individuals dreaming about friends or relatives and are then informed about that person's death, which hinges on the likelihood that individuals naturally dream about friends and relatives.

Usage, Comparative analysis, Probabilities, Probability theory, Skepticism, Supernatural, Law of large numbers

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Turn Me On, Dead Man

Article Abstract:

Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) is a version of Turn Me On, Dead Man Phenomenon in which if one can scan enough noise, he will eventually find a signal, whether it is there or not. True pattern recognitions help people survive while false pattern recognition may probably get them killed.

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Starbucks in the forbidden city

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the political uses to which science is put by governments in eastern and western countries. The practice of science, and in particular astronomy, in Beijing, China is discussed.

China, Column, Political aspects, Astronomy, Science and technology policy, Science and state, Science policy

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