Why We Love Surprises
Think about the last time something unexpectedly good happened. That little burst of delight? There's a reason for it.
The Science of Happy Accidents
Our brains are prediction machines. When something breaks our expectations in a pleasant way, we experience a small reward. It's the same reason plot twists in movies are satisfying, or why finding money in an old jacket feels great.
Random card combinations tap into this same feeling. You never know what you'll get, and that uncertainty makes each draw interesting.
Randomness in Creative History
Many creative breakthroughs came from accidents:
- Post-it Notes were invented from a "failed" adhesive
- Penicillin was discovered because a scientist forgot to close a petri dish
- Many famous recipes came from kitchen mistakes
The key isn't the accident itself—it's being open to seeing value in the unexpected.
Practicing Productive Randomness
MiroCards is essentially a randomness generator with just enough structure. The cards give you something concrete to respond to, but what you make of it is entirely up to you.
Try this: instead of asking "what does this mean?" ask "what could I do with this?"
Embrace the unexpected. Some of your best ideas might come from the strangest combinations.