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