Category: Serendipity

Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck

In Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck, Christian Busch contests the notion of blind luck, arguing that adopting a “serendipity mindset” towards all social and professional interactions can increase the opportunity for serendipi…

Does anyone learn anything new at conferences? Measuring serendipity and knowledge diffusion at academic conferences

The rise of digital networking and conference platforms in recent years has led many to question the value of conferences on environmental and accessibility grounds. Yet, one frequently cited example of their value is the opportunity for serendipitous …