1.618
The famous Fibonacci sequence and Golden Ratio has captivated mathematicians, artists, designers, and scientists for centuries.
The golden ratio ("phi") is approximately equal to 1.618 and exists when a line is divided into two parts and the longer part (a) divided by the smaller part (b) is equal to the sum of (a) + (b) divided by (a), which both equal 1.618. I know that sounds nerdy but it is amazing how often it occurs in nature.
The spiralling patterns seen in seeds in a sunflower head, spirals in sea shells, winds in a hurricane, and the human face can all follow this pattern. In a so called ‘perfect smile’, the visible surfaces of teeth will follow the Golden Proportion and the real nerds in the Dental profession may even have a set of calipers which reproduce the ratio 1.618.
The Fibonacci sequence can also be seen in the way tree branches form or split. A main trunk will grow until it produces a branch, which creates two growth points. Then, one of the new stems branches into two, while the other one lies dormant. This pattern of branching is repeated for each of the new stems. This sand pattern reminds me of that.
I write this at 12.58, unable to get to sleep. How the hell this stuff doesn’t put you to sleep is beyond me!
1.618
The famous Fibonacci sequence and Golden Ratio has captivated mathematicians, artists, designers, and scientists for centuries.
The golden ratio ("phi") is approximately equal to 1.618 and exists when a line is divided into two parts and the longer part (a) divided by the smaller part (b) is equal to the sum of (a) + (b) divided by (a), which both equal 1.618. I know that sounds nerdy but it is amazing how often it occurs in nature.
The spiralling patterns seen in seeds in a sunflower head, spirals in sea shells, winds in a hurricane, and the human face can all follow this pattern. In a so called ‘perfect smile’, the visible surfaces of teeth will follow the Golden Proportion and the real nerds in the Dental profession may even have a set of calipers which reproduce the ratio 1.618.
The Fibonacci sequence can also be seen in the way tree branches form or split. A main trunk will grow until it produces a branch, which creates two growth points. Then, one of the new stems branches into two, while the other one lies dormant. This pattern of branching is repeated for each of the new stems. This sand pattern reminds me of that.
I write this at 12.58, unable to get to sleep. How the hell this stuff doesn’t put you to sleep is beyond me!