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Art & Science of Serendipity

Episode 10 | 58m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Pagan Kennedy explores the role of serendipity behind innovations and inventions.

Many discoveries and inventions arise from the convergence of curiosity, accidents and unexpected outcomes. This is not luck but an emergent property of the creative and prepared mind. Science writer Pagan Kennedy explores the role of serendipity behind innovation, inventions and breakthrough thinking.

08/21/2017

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Art & Science of Serendipity

Episode 10 | 58m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Many discoveries and inventions arise from the convergence of curiosity, accidents and unexpected outcomes. This is not luck but an emergent property of the creative and prepared mind. Science writer Pagan Kennedy explores the role of serendipity behind innovation, inventions and breakthrough thinking.

08/21/2017

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