5/10/2012

Mandelbrot Landscape

Image: Buddhabrot


fractured thoughts a swirl
confusion reigns and puddles
understanding flees


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The beautiful image above is a Mandelbrot Set.  It was named for Benoit Mandelbrot, who coined the term "fractal" in 1975 and is considered to be the father of fractal geometry. In 1984, Mandelbrot explained his theory in this very entertaining presentation:




I still don't understand it...

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6 comments:

  1. there are just some things we are not ment to understand you know...smiles....do you see a girl with angel wings?

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  2. The image is fascinating, and your haiku is great....I know nothing about fractals.

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  3. Excellent words on fractals. Definitely a chaotic subject.

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  4. Fractured thoughts...yes, I've had those.

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