# The Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery

- **Authors**: P. K. F.eyerabend, O. K. H. (1955)
- **Summary**: This classic philosophical perspective argues that many major scientific breakthroughs were not the result of systematic, planned research but of serendipity—accidental discoveries. This highlights the importance of exploration, open-mindedness, and the ability to recognize the significance of unexpected results. For computational creativity, it suggests that systems should not be overly optimized and should allow for some randomness and exploration.
- **Link**: https://www.jstor.org/stable/227251