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The Golden Mean

The Golden Mean A simple mathematical ratio: 1.1.618 All nature in its simplicity follows this mean Shapes pleasing to the eye All in natural proportion Flowers on a plant Leaves on a tree Nautilus spiral shells on a beach Human ears on a head Eyes on a face Studied by mankind for millennia Mathematicians and artists Architects and builders Musicians and scientists Have all copied the Golden Mean Randomness or evolution? Or, perhaps creation.

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Date: 3/4/2025 8:09:00 AM
I've heard of this perfection of symmetry. Thanks for the formula so I can dash it off when needed. Lol. Thanks for a great poem, great in its own, yet hiding within science.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 3/4/2025 2:35:00 PM
You are quite welcome. It was a fun write. Thanks for your comments. Oliver

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