Sci-fi writer or prophet? The hyperreal life of Chen Quifan

PLUS: Russia's SolarWinds spying, vaccine hoarding. and 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla'. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  03.09.21   ESPIONAGE 'Retaliation' for Russia's SolarWinds Spying Isn't the Answer BY ANDY GREENBERG It will be hard pointing to a specific line the Kremlin crossed that the US hasn't crossed as well.   PUBLIC HEALTH The Pandemic Can't End While Wealthy Nations Hoard Shots BY MARYN MCKENNA Eliminating Covid globally means navigating a minefield of competition, limited supply, and suspicion that some vaccines aren't as good.   PINING FOR FJORDS Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is a Trip to the Land of Ice and Fire BY PAIGE LYMAN I was surprised at how readily a game could transport me back to my youth—and to a place I always wanted to return.   BACKCHANNEL Sci-Fi Writer or Prophet? The Hyperreal Life of Chen Qiufan BY YI-LING LIU As China's science fiction authors are elevated to the status of oracles, Qiufan's career—and his genre's place in society—have gone through the looking glass.   SPONSORED CONTENT A Must-Read for Breaking the Anxiety Cycle, Once And For All Dr. Judson Brewer shares his clinically proven plan to help you step out of the anxiety habit loop through brain-based techniques and small, accessible life hacks that will help you recognize the behavior and defuse your triggers. GET WIRED Flash Sale! For a limited time only, get 1 year of WIRED access for $10 $5. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   WIRED Q&A The Code Breaker Is the Crispr Chronicle You Need to Read BY MEGAN MOLTENI Walter Isaacson's account, out Tuesday, is a thrilling tale of scientific discovery. He talks about gene-editing tech—and the future of the human race.   IDEAS The Shaky Ground Truths of Wikipedia BY KC COLE Now that it's warping my portals to the outside world, Wikipedia has me more worried than ever.   BURRING GUIDE The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew BY SCOTT GILBERTSON Get more joy from your java. These picks let you enjoy freshly ground whole beans in every cup.   FIND SUPPORT 5 Strategies for Coping With Grief During a Pandemic BY JENNIFER SWANN There's no "right" way to deal with loss, whether it's the loss of a job or a loved one. Here are some resources and practices for managing the pain from home.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions