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Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio Everywhere

Why do the Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio appear so often in the natural world? For example, the structure of plants and flowers show a strong preference for irrational numbers, particularly phi. Consider the types of spirals in nature and refute some of the more extravagant claims for the ubiquity of the golden ratio. Professor Benjamin closes with a limerick and a poem, praising Fibonacci numbers and phi.

English
  • Runtime 28 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created February 13, 2025 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified February 13, 2025 by
    Mandarin7584