If you have never heard of the Fibonacci sequence, don't worry. The sequence sees little publicity these days outside of a Dan Brown novel and the occasionally nerdy conversation which may or may not involve warp core propulsion mechanics. However, the Fibonacci sequence is an amazing bit of numbers that ties nature and mathematics together in surprising ways. From deep sea creatures to flowers to the make-up of your own body, Fibonacci is everywhere.
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From clouds to coastlines, snowflakes to seashells, fractals are everywhere in our environments. They’re also prevalent in the way humans have instinctively designed their habitats. Yet despite having always been there before our eyes, fractals are a relatively modern scientific discovery. And it is only with the advent of computers that our collective consciousness has been fully awakened to their cosmic dimensions.
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