Comments by "Lawrence D’Oliveiro" (@lawrencedoliveiro9104) on "The Silver Ratio - Numberphile" video.

  1. 11:44 There is only approximate equality between this formula and the construction. Remember the construction consists of a sequence of quarter-circles, so the radius only decreases in discrete steps when going to the next quarter-circle, whereas this formula produces a continuously-decreasing radius of curvature.
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  2. 8:18 I’m thinking that the common cinematic screen aspect ratio of 2.35:1 isn’t too far off the silver ratio.
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  3. 1:07 Low-poly fingernails? Could a new fashion.
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