Customer Reviews

Inventing the Circle: The Geometry of Nature

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This book is a very visual one with many pictures of astonishing examples on how a simple formula can model a whole range of shapes that are applied by mother Nature.

The math behind it all is represented in a very accessible way with nice illustrations, making the book readable for a wide range of people. I would recommend this one to anyone who has even the slightest interest in plants, flowers and likes to see how (next to engineers and architects) even mother Nature uses mathematical models in its shape design.

For centuries, scientists have sought to define natural forms through mathematical terms. Johan Gielis has created an elegantly simple equation that connects circles, polygons, and patterns in nature such as spider's webs, shells, and plants.

Discovered in 1999 by Johan Gielis, the Superformula has won universal acclaim from the scientific and mathematic community and has been featured in publications by American Mathematical Society and Nature.

Knowledge of advanced math is not needed in order to understand the Superformula; a grasp of high school level math, geometry, and the Pythagorean Theorem is sufficient. Even better, this formula appeals to creative minds that think out of the box when seeking solutions to problems. With use of this formula, untold new technologies, design, art, and inventions are conceivable.

One of Tony Crow's soul enriching Sonoran Sunsets photograph, "Serendipity - Serenity", is befittingly showcased in this beautifully designed book.

It's the shape of things to come.

My friend , Johan Gielis, who discovered this formula asked me what was "missing."
I replied that "content" was the missing piece.
What I real eyes is that form has knowingness.
Knowingness is the content in form.
When I pick up a sea shell and look upon the form, I&I attempt to grok Hir-knowingness.
But if I&I really grok the knowingness of this shell I would have to be that shell Hir-Self.
But I am that I am, and I am the shell THAT IS part of me THAT IS THAT!

So, I always in all ways know the knowingness of the shell, I simply do not have the tuned kieu of mind to "allow" me the I&I&I to Know-to-Grok! Ah So!
In the peaceful gaze of fluttering sunset light one finds THAT!

http://leapingrealeyes.blogspot.com/2005/11/other-council-fires-were-here-before.html