Coincidences can feel like magic. When we realize that a co-worker shares our birthday or run into a college roommate while on vacation, it can give us a surge of delight. Today, we revisit a favorite episode about these moments of serendipity. Mathematician Joseph Mazur explains why coincidences aren't as unlikely as we think they are, and psychologist Nich ... Show More
Apr 27
Designing a Life that Matters
We tell ourselves that meaning comes from impact, passion, or finding the “one right path.” But these beliefs can leave us feeling stuck — even when our lives look perfectly fine on paper. Behavioral scientist Dave Evans describes a new approach, borrowed from design thinking, to ... Show More
51m 6s
Dec 2023
Potpourri: Incredible Coincidences
The dictionary defines a coincidence as “A sequence of events that, although accidental, seems to have been planned or arranged.”
We have probably all experienced coincidences of some type or another. However, there are coincidences, and then there are coincidences. There are cas ... Show More
15m 37s