The accidental discovery of valued information, termed serendipity, plays an important role in creative problem-solving. The digital nature of our current discovery environments impacts the opportunities for these happy accidents to occur. Accidental Information Discovery brings together discussions about serendipity and information discovery, research in computer and information science, and thoughts on the creative process. Five chapters explore the significance of serendipity in creativity and innovation, the characteristics of serendipity-friendly tools and minds, and how future discovery environments may encourage serendipity.
- Examines serendipity in a multidisciplinary context
- Bridges theory and practice
- Explores digital information landscapes of the future with essays from current researchers
