In this short-ish Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers dive into and muse on the idea of Serendipity. Between them they explore:
- Actually, what is Serendipity? (you will have to listen)
- Why dumb luck isn’t a thing – despite that person always getting a job they don’t deserve or are qualified for
- The danger of trying to manifest middle-class moments
- Why it’s essential to be open to the world around us – as chance encounters are everywhere
- How our biases rationalise chance encounters to pretend they didn’t happen
- Why curiosity is at the heart of moments of serendipity
- How being a super explorer can create moments of serendipity
- How the discovery of Penicillin is considered a triumph of serendipity
- The power of a watermelon, an ear bud and a jelly bean in the right hands
- And finally, how the unlucky butcher can be a metaphor for us all
The Occupational Philosophers hope you enjoy the show!
Links:
The Serendipity Mindset: The art and science of good luck
FYI: The Inbetweeners episodes are just that – smaller episodes ‘in between’ the longer format episodes designed to give a little kickstart to enable you to be the most curious, creative and imaginative cat you can be – and have some fun in the process.
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