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What Really Happens in Coincidence
Explore how coincidences emerge from timing, people, and acting—linking serendipity, synchronicity, and network science to real life stories.
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Hurol Inan
Chapter 6: Famous Coincidences in History
From Paul McCartney’s dreamlike melody to the eerie parallels between Lincoln and Kennedy, this chapter explores some of history’s most astonishing…
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Coincidence 6 - Chance Encounters
Some of the most important people in my life arrived by coincidence—at a beach, on a plane, or even at a zebra crossing. This chapter explores how such…
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Chapter 5: Network Science
Discover how network science explains coincidences—not as random flukes, but as patterns emerging from hidden structures of connection. Explore concepts…
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August 2025

Coincidence 5: Becoming a Company Director
A serendipitous meeting on a Qantas flight leads to a five-year board appointment—and uncovers a long-buried connection to engineering.
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Coincidence 4: Selling and Exiting My Business
A Stranger at the Door
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Coincidence 3: The San Francisco Article
How a casual article written after a stint in San Francisco during the dot-com boom unexpectedly led to a published book, a new career, and the founding…
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Coincidence 2: Moving Overseas
How a brief exchange with a forgotten professor led to a life across continents
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Coincidence 1: Getting My First Job
A chance encounter, a surprise telegram, and the kindness of a stranger led to a career that spanned continents. The first in the Coincidences series.
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July 2025

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