Introducing Serendipity
T.M. Race1 and S. Makri2, 1New College of Florida, Sarasota, FL, United States, 2City University London, London, United Kingdom
Abstract
Serendipity, the happy accident of discovery, not only manifests itself in scientific discoveries and modern innovations, but also our work and everyday activities. It has the potential to act as a catalyst for the acquisition of new knowledge, a jumpstart to creativity, and an energizer when we experience a slump in problem-solving. While often referred to as a “happy accident,” serendipity is not entirely due to chance; we can “prepare our minds” for serendipitous opportunities and need to seize them when they present themselves. Although serendipity involves an element ...
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