Jester of all Trades
@serendipitor.bsky.social
Researcher and Entrepreneur. #serendipity #sagacity #insight
"You have to be very careful if you don't know where you are going because you might not get there!" - Yogi Berra
Preparing a book from the role of #21stCenturyJesters in supporting creativity.
"You have to be very careful if you don't know where you are going because you might not get there!" - Yogi Berra
Preparing a book from the role of #21stCenturyJesters in supporting creativity.
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Remote Work & Coworking Paradise | Oasis Seychelles
Work remotely in the heart of Seychelles. Oasis Seychelles offers inspiring coworking spaces, a global community, and oceanfront living for digital nomads.
www.oasisseychelles.com
BREAKING! Jesterhood movement will have a dedicated coworking paradise soon. Pilot usesr are needed, preferable jester-minded aka "jesterish" people who understand that "Life is what happens to us when we are busy making other plans"
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Re-reading “Serendipity and The Three Princes, from the Peregrinaggio of 1557 “ during my book writing process triggered valuable insights.
Even fundamental ones- when serendipity research is concerned!
Read my latest essay: www.respectserendipity.com/the-jesters-...
Even fundamental ones- when serendipity research is concerned!
Read my latest essay: www.respectserendipity.com/the-jesters-...
The Jesters Were There All Along: Three Meanings of Serendipity | Serendipitor's Weblog
An essay on serendipity, Walpolean misinterpretations, and why the original Persian fairytale reveals serendipity as a disciplined, collective practice.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Re-reading “Serendipity and The Three Princes, from the Peregrinaggio of 1557 “ during my book writing process triggered valuable insights.
Even fundamental ones- when serendipity research is concerned!
Read my latest essay: www.respectserendipity.com/the-jesters-...
Even fundamental ones- when serendipity research is concerned!
Read my latest essay: www.respectserendipity.com/the-jesters-...
Excellent - and a much needed new viewpoint for understanding #Serendipity
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Authentic Serendipity: The True Lessons of the Three Princes of Serendip | Serendipitor's Weblog
In this essay we move beyond slogans, surprise, and “happy accidents” and look at authentic serendipity as a disciplined process: how careful observation, abductive reasoning, and purposeful action le...
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January 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Excellent - and a much needed new viewpoint for understanding #Serendipity
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www.respectserendipity.com/authentic-se...
My new Newsletter published #21stCenturyJester #SerendipityUnleashed
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The Jester with a Hundred Faces
In this week's Serendipity Unleashed we begin our pilgrimage into the world of jesters. You may notice that I borrowed the title of this newsletter from one of my all-time favorite books: Joseph Campb...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My new Newsletter published #21stCenturyJester #SerendipityUnleashed
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Have you ever heard about Jerome Bruner?
Here is my intake on his legacy!
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Here is my intake on his legacy!
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Jerome S. Bruner: "On Knowing – Essays for the Left Hand", (1962) | Serendipitor's Weblog
A deep dive into Jerome Bruner’s overlooked masterpiece On Knowing. Explore his powerful ideas of effective surprise, shock of recognition, and the cognitive conditions behind creativity, insight, and...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Have you ever heard about Jerome Bruner?
Here is my intake on his legacy!
www.respectserendipity.com/jerome-s-bru...
Here is my intake on his legacy!
www.respectserendipity.com/jerome-s-bru...
My new Blog - why new vocabulary is needed? Because 21st Century Jester is entering the scene. www.respectserendipity.com/the-jester-l...
The Jester Leaves the Sin Bin — And Rewrites the Game | Serendipitor's Weblog
A fresh look at why the Jester is returning to modern organisations — not as a truth-teller, but as a contrarian playmaker who enables insight, creativity, and serendipity. Introducing three essential...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
My new Blog - why new vocabulary is needed? Because 21st Century Jester is entering the scene. www.respectserendipity.com/the-jester-l...
Most of serendipity stories are about person X meeting person Y - and something good happens. They are told shamelessly without taking into account the effect of survivorship bias. And they praise person X forgetting the role of Y. 'Coincidensity hunters' get all the glory! #serendipity
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Most of serendipity stories are about person X meeting person Y - and something good happens. They are told shamelessly without taking into account the effect of survivorship bias. And they praise person X forgetting the role of Y. 'Coincidensity hunters' get all the glory! #serendipity
How would your life transform if you could turn your timeframe from Chronos to Kairos? Thought-provoking LinkedIn article!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
How would your life transform if you could turn your timeframe from Chronos to Kairos? Thought-provoking LinkedIn article!
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/kairos...
BREAKING! Jesterhood movement will have a dedicated coworking paradise soon. Pilot usesr are needed, preferable jester-minded aka "jesterish" people who understand that "Life is what happens to us when we are busy making other plans"
www.oasisseychelles.com
www.oasisseychelles.com
Remote Work & Coworking Paradise | Oasis Seychelles
Work remotely in the heart of Seychelles. Oasis Seychelles offers inspiring coworking spaces, a global community, and oceanfront living for digital nomads.
www.oasisseychelles.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
BREAKING! Jesterhood movement will have a dedicated coworking paradise soon. Pilot usesr are needed, preferable jester-minded aka "jesterish" people who understand that "Life is what happens to us when we are busy making other plans"
www.oasisseychelles.com
www.oasisseychelles.com
BREAKING NEWS: We are looking for pilot users for our Oasis Seychelles "Coworking Paradise" - our collaborative initiative with Seychelles' government and local science park.
We plan to start pilot operations in Q1/26!
Read more: www.oasisseychelles.com (contact details there)
We plan to start pilot operations in Q1/26!
Read more: www.oasisseychelles.com (contact details there)
Remote Work & Coworking Paradise | Oasis Seychelles
Work remotely in the heart of Seychelles. Oasis Seychelles offers inspiring coworking spaces, a global community, and oceanfront living for digital nomads.
www.oasisseychelles.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
BREAKING NEWS: We are looking for pilot users for our Oasis Seychelles "Coworking Paradise" - our collaborative initiative with Seychelles' government and local science park.
We plan to start pilot operations in Q1/26!
Read more: www.oasisseychelles.com (contact details there)
We plan to start pilot operations in Q1/26!
Read more: www.oasisseychelles.com (contact details there)
Excerpt from mu forthcoming book "Serendipity Unleashed - Hidden Wisdom of the Jesters"
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Excerpt from mu forthcoming book "Serendipity Unleashed - Hidden Wisdom of the Jesters"
“Vucability is the ability to prosper in VUCA conditions.”
"I introduce a comprehensive “Smile in Mind”- framework, a model for transforming and cultivating resilient communities, organizations, and ecosystems to thrive in the Postnormal Era."
#serendipity
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"I introduce a comprehensive “Smile in Mind”- framework, a model for transforming and cultivating resilient communities, organizations, and ecosystems to thrive in the Postnormal Era."
#serendipity
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The Battle Cry of Jesterhood: "Not All Who Wonder Are Lost” | Serendipitor's Weblog
Discover how serendipity, 21st Century Jesters, and vucability can transform the way we address global crises. This blog explores the shift from the Normal Era to the Postnormal Era, introducing new m...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“Vucability is the ability to prosper in VUCA conditions.”
"I introduce a comprehensive “Smile in Mind”- framework, a model for transforming and cultivating resilient communities, organizations, and ecosystems to thrive in the Postnormal Era."
#serendipity
www.respectserendipity.com/the-battle-c...
"I introduce a comprehensive “Smile in Mind”- framework, a model for transforming and cultivating resilient communities, organizations, and ecosystems to thrive in the Postnormal Era."
#serendipity
www.respectserendipity.com/the-battle-c...
"Indeed, it has been said that he did not know where,in fact, he was going, nor where he was when he arrived, nor where he had been after he returned, but nevertheless he had had one of the most remarkable experiences of all time."
-ref. Cannon, W. B. (1940). "The role of chance in discovery. "
-ref. Cannon, W. B. (1940). "The role of chance in discovery. "
August 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Indeed, it has been said that he did not know where,in fact, he was going, nor where he was when he arrived, nor where he had been after he returned, but nevertheless he had had one of the most remarkable experiences of all time."
-ref. Cannon, W. B. (1940). "The role of chance in discovery. "
-ref. Cannon, W. B. (1940). "The role of chance in discovery. "
Oldie but goldie. My thoughts about #serendipity ten years ago. Still valid! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsim...
Interview with Ilkka Kakko about serendipity and competence platforms
YouTube video by Crowd Expedition
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August 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Oldie but goldie. My thoughts about #serendipity ten years ago. Still valid! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsim...
My new blog. #21stCenturyJester #Serendipity #HBR #MeganReitz #JohnHiggins #ArthurKoestler #GaryKlein
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From Doing Mode to Insight: A Case for the 21st Century Jester | Serendipitor's Weblog
This thought-provoking blog explores the importance of “spacious thinking” in today’s organizations and introduces the 21st Century Jester as its missing archetype. Drawing on insights from HBR, Arthu...
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July 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
My new blog, have a look!
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Serendipity vs. Survivorship Bias – Stop Glorifying the Lucky Exception | Serendipitor's Weblog
Part 2 of the “Defending Original Serendipity” series contrasts Steve Jobs’s over-romanticized love story with the WWII Plane Armor insight to expose survivorship bias. Ilkka Kakko challenges the myth...
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June 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
My new blog, have a look!
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21st Century Jesters urgently needed in our organisations!
June 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
21st Century Jesters urgently needed in our organisations!
Reading recommendation if you are interested in #serendipity #Bisociation #Creativity #Koestler'sLegacy
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Koestler's secret - How to laugh at the absurd and through the absurd | Serendipitor's Weblog
The Jester, in Koestler’s hands, is not a fool, but the wisest fool of all—the one who teaches us to laugh at the absurd and through the absurd, to discover what truly matters. Humour is for Koestler ...
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June 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reading recommendation if you are interested in #serendipity #Bisociation #Creativity #Koestler'sLegacy
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My new blog! #serendipity #Plato #AncientWisdom #SerendipityUnleashed
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"How much can you expect the unexpected before it becomes expected" | Serendipitor's Weblog
In this thought-provoking blog post titled "How much can you expect the unexpected before it becomes expected?", we explore the paradox at the heart of serendipity: can openness turn into expectation?...
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June 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
My new blog is out. Interesting analysis of bisociative thinking in action! #bisociation #Koestler #Musk
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Elon Musk - Champion of Bisociation, Part I: Case Giga Press | Serendipitor's Weblog
This insight exemplifies Arthur Koestler’s concept of bisociation—the creative collision of two contradictory frameworks. Musk fused the matrix of toy car manufacturing, with its fast, cheap, and prec...
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May 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
My new blog is out. Interesting analysis of bisociative thinking in action! #bisociation #Koestler #Musk
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With less, one finds; with too much, one is lost.”
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The Paradox of Simplicity: Why Lao Tzu's Wisdom Surpasses the 'Hedonistic, Hollywood-Style Daydreamers' View of Serendipity | Serendipitor's Weblog
While the hedonistic approach to serendipity can be inspiring and entertaining, it ultimately fails to capture the true essence of what it means to live a fulfilled life. Lao Tzu’s wisdom offers a mor...
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May 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
With less, one finds; with too much, one is lost.”
www.respectserendipity.com/1258-2/
www.respectserendipity.com/1258-2/
In a world full of cheap copies and misleading sales talk - the original work and the intriguing narratives are the best weapon against mis-info!
Here is one for #Serendipity enthusiasts!
Insights from this book will be published in my book blog. www.respectserendipity.com/serendipity-...
Here is one for #Serendipity enthusiasts!
Insights from this book will be published in my book blog. www.respectserendipity.com/serendipity-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In a world full of cheap copies and misleading sales talk - the original work and the intriguing narratives are the best weapon against mis-info!
Here is one for #Serendipity enthusiasts!
Insights from this book will be published in my book blog. www.respectserendipity.com/serendipity-...
Here is one for #Serendipity enthusiasts!
Insights from this book will be published in my book blog. www.respectserendipity.com/serendipity-...
Actually serendipity is like a true love, the more eagerly you are looking for it, the less likely you are to find it!"
#Serendipity #LaoTzu #AccidentalSagacity
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#Serendipity #LaoTzu #AccidentalSagacity
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The Paradox of Simplicity: Why Lao Tzu's Wisdom Surpasses the 'Hedonistic, Hollywood-Style Daydreamers' View of Serendipity
In our modern world, we are constantly surrounded by a deluge of information, opportunities, and distractions. It's a world that often praises the "hedonistic" idea of connecting the dots, of finding ...
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May 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Actually serendipity is like a true love, the more eagerly you are looking for it, the less likely you are to find it!"
#Serendipity #LaoTzu #AccidentalSagacity
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#Serendipity #LaoTzu #AccidentalSagacity
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