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Nature's Shapes - Dave Gorman, Sarah Hart and Thomas Woolley

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Self-Righting Shapes and the Golden Ratio

This chapter explores Gabor Domokos' discovery of self-righting shapes and delves into the mathematical interpretation of patterns in nature, particularly the golden ratio. It connects mathematical concepts with artistic and natural phenomena while addressing common misconceptions surrounding the golden ratio. Additionally, the chapter includes humorous elements of game design and personal anecdotes related to the challenges of teaching mathematics.

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