Posted in Perceptions on Nov 17th, 2007 2 Comments »
Golden Mean – The Golden Spiral is a mystical shape that is an absolute in both abstract mathematics and chaotic nature. It was first discovered by Pythagoras in the 5th century B.C. The spiral is derived via the golden rectangle, a unique rectangle which has the golden ratio. When squared, it leaves a smaller rectangle [...]
Posted in Perceptions on Aug 23rd, 2007 No Comments »
Pythagoras’ discovery of the arithmetical basis of the musical intervals was not just the beginning of musical theory; it was the beginning of science. For the first time, man discovered that universal truths could be explained through systematic investigation and the use of symbols such as mathematics. Once that window was opened, the light spread [...]
