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. Brian MillerMay 10, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    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. Sherry Blue SkyMay 10, 2012 at 11:08 PM

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

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  3. anthonynorthMay 11, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Excellent words on fractals. Definitely a chaotic subject.

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  4. JaniceMay 11, 2012 at 10:14 AM

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

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  5. A Walk In My HeartMay 14, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Very nicely worded.

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  6. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    very cool, i love these

    space ship tanka

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