Category: Newsletter Archive

Issue 45 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. Thoughts about feelings and vibes; not selling out; AI; lying; & how the James Webb telescope images are data visualisations – not photos.

Issue 44 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. UK politics; quirky street names; Reddit’s compound pejoratives; mortal soul delay; and more…

“Think more strategically”, they said. But how on earth do you do that? (Issue 43 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter)

Issue 42 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. Thoughts on the enduring popularity of a flawed fairy tale, Willie Cole’s upcycled musical instrument sculptures, and research that demonstrates that awards named after men are more likely to go to men (ugh).

Issue 41 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. A potted history of the monument at Avebury, a 45-foot herb garden that visualises the threat to women’s reproductive rights, and a list of good reasons to make lists.

Issue 40 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. The Museum of Imaginary Musical Instruments, Margaret Atwood’s take on the leaked Alito opinion, and how mindfulness might discourage us from making amends for our mistakes.

Issue 39 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. A close reading of the lyrics and composition of Mr Brightside; making delightful lists; cutout portraits from Rudy Willingham; and wise words from Shirley Jackson.

Issue 38 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. How to write a compelling speaker pitch; an essay in defence of the em dash; and cherry blossoms straight out of a Pixar movie.

Issue 37 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. Why our estimates of minority groups are really so skewed; Baobab trees; Ukrainian stamp designs; and how Saturn got its rings.

Issue 36 of the Manufacturing Serendipity newsletter. Song lyrics; fat girls on film; opposites don’t attract; and a visual representation of my personality.