Random thoughts on Fibonnacci sequence

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the presence of the Fibonacci sequence in nature, exploring its applications and the underlying reasons for these occurrences. Participants reflect on the philosophical implications of understanding natural patterns versus the scientific explanations behind them.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question why the Fibonacci sequence appears in natural phenomena, such as the spirals of sunflowers and the patterns in pinecones.
  • One participant draws a parallel between this question and the reasons behind the adherence of planets to Newton's laws, suggesting that both inquiries seek to understand nature's workings.
  • Another participant posits that while nature provides examples, it is humans who interpret and describe these patterns, indicating a distinction between observation and explanation.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the nature of the inquiry, with one stating they have no opinion on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether nature describes patterns or if humans are responsible for the descriptions. There is no consensus on the reasons behind the Fibonacci sequence's prevalence in nature.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes philosophical reflections on the nature of scientific inquiry and the interpretation of natural phenomena, with no clear resolution on the questions raised.

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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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