Random thoughts on Fibonnacci sequence

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The discussion centers on the prevalence of the Fibonacci sequence in nature, exemplified by patterns in sunflowers and pinecones. Participants ponder the reasons behind these occurrences, likening the inquiry to understanding why celestial bodies follow Newton's laws. The consensus suggests that the answers lie within nature itself, emphasizing the importance of exploring how nature operates rather than questioning why it does so. The conversation highlights the distinction between nature's role in providing patterns and humanity's role in interpreting and describing them, suggesting a deeper appreciation for the inherent beauty of natural phenomena.
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Why nature has a lot of application of fibonacci sequence
I mean why the number of spirals in the head of sunflower always has to be a memeber of fibonacci sequence, why pinecones displays similar patterns and many more examples.

Do we really know the answer?
I mean is this question is similar to asking why planets,objects follows Newtons law?
I think answers to all such question can only be given by nature, i think we as a science enthusiast are here to search the answers for how nature describes something instead of why she described it that way, because that's her beauty
What are your views?
 
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parshyaa said:
Why nature has a lot of application of fibonacci sequence
It's natural.
 
parshyaa said:
Why nature has a lot of application of fibonacci sequence
I mean why the number of spirals in the head of sunflower always has to be a memeber of fibonacci sequence, why pinecones displays similar patterns and many more examples.

Do we really know the answer?
I mean is this question is similar to asking why planets,objects follows Newtons law?
I think answers to all such question can only be given by nature, i think we as a science enthusiast are here to search the answers for how nature describes something instead of why she described it that way, because that's her beauty
What are your views?
@Dale
 
parshyaa said:
@Dale
Sorry, despite my generally opinionated nature, I have no opinion on this topic.
 
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parshyaa said:
...I mean is this question is similar to asking why planets,objects follows Newtons law?
I think its the other way around. Planets and objects are generally unaware of Newton.

I think answers to all such question can only be given by nature
If you mean by studying nature, I agree.

i think we as a science enthusiast are here to search the answers for how nature describes something instead of why she described it that way, because that's her beauty...
I'm not sure nature does a lot of describing. Nature provides a lot of examples. It is us that do the describing-- a distinctly human character flaw.:wink:
 
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