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Koestler’s secret – How to laugh at the absurd and through the absurd

09.06.202509.06.2025

My interest in Koestler’s work is a bit a mystery even to myself. Somehow already years ago, I felt the […]

“How much can you expect the unexpected before it becomes expected”

01.06.202520.12.2025

Writing a book is really an exciting process! You dedicate your time and energy long term to create something, which […]

Elon Musk – Champion of Bisociation, Part II: Case SpaceX and reusable rockets

29.05.202506.08.2025

Ever wondered how a crazy idea—like landing a rocket like an airplane—becomes reality? Arthur Koestler’s concept of bisociation, from his […]

Elon Musk – Champion of Bisociation, Part I: Case Giga Press

18.05.2025

Arthur Koestler’s concept of bisociation, introduced in his 1964 book The Act of Creation (1964), describes the creative process as […]

The Paradox of Simplicity: Why Lao Tzu’s Wisdom Surpasses the ‘Hedonistic, Hollywood-Style Daydreamers’ View of Serendipity

15.05.202515.05.2025

Do you often wonder, why we are nowadays constantly surrounded by a deluge of information, opportunities, and distractions. It’s a […]

The gems of my library – the beauty of the original “Three Princes of Serendip” – fairytale

11.05.202504.10.2025

I had an exiting week reading the one and only original version of the three princes of Serendip and their […]

Gutenberg and Darwin – Heroic Masters of the Bisociation

27.04.202530.07.2025

“My journey into understanding the creative minds behind some of humanity’s most remarkable discoveries has been nothing short of fascinating. […]

Arthur Koestler: The Champion of Bisociation explaining”The Eight-Minute Epiphany”

19.04.202530.07.2025

Arthur Koestler’s approach for the understanding of creativity and serendipity have had a profound impact on various fields, including psychology, […]

Why trusting to your intuition is seldom really creative – Koestler and Klein agree on this

08.03.202508.04.2026

Gary Klein, a research psychologist renowned for his work in naturalistic decision-making, distinguishes between intuition and insight based on the […]