About Yadong Li

I am a PhD student in socio-cultural anthropology at Tulane University. My current research interests lie at the intersection of the anthropology of the paranormal, hope studies, and post-structural philosophy. These interests have led me to explore how the contemporary fascination with the uncanny can be interpreted under the lens of hope, especially in the context of post-socialist China. I have conducted ethnographic research among Chinese UFO enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists. I have also written about urban legends, moral panic, and nostalgia in China. If you are interested in my previous projects and also, the anthropology of food, please feel free to contact me via email.