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How Skeptics Misapply the Law of Very Large Numbers
Challenging the favorite argument against coincidences. Sharon Hewitt Rawlette has written an excellent compendium of coincidence stories...

Bernard Beitman, MD
Jul 16, 20195 min read


Diary of a Coincider
A back story and brief record of coincidences throughout my lifetime. My Personal Backstory: a Breeding Ground for Coincidence...

Bernard Beitman, MD
Jun 5, 20195 min read


Can You Accurately Estimate Coincidence Probabilities?
New research finds that we can judge coincidence probabilities fairly well. Statisticians who study coincidences are fond of saying that...

Bernard Beitman, MD
Apr 2, 20194 min read


How Can You Harness the Ingenuity of Serendipity?
Through academic research, the Serendipity Society is finding answers. The Serendipity Society is establishing a network of academics to...

Bernard Beitman, MD
Mar 8, 20192 min read


When You Say “Coincidence,” What Do You Choose It to Mean?
The definition of meaningful coincidence continues to evolve. The term coincidence became a household word following the simultaneous...

Bernard Beitman, MD
Jan 23, 20194 min read
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