The Barbell Strategy of Travel: A Probabilistic Framework for Serendipity
The Barbell Strategy of Travel: A Probabilistic Framework for Serendipity I’ve been thinking recently about the underlying structure of travel. When we visit famous, well-known attractions, we are essentially engaging in an activity where the upper and lower bounds are strictly defined. A visit to the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall offers a high “floor” (it is safe, impressive, and has good infrastructure) but a capped “ceiling.” You are there to verify information you already have, not to discover something new. The experience is “priced in.” ...