What is the golden ratio?

[TheBiologist]

I've heard of it, but unfortunately, I don't really understand in depth what it actually is. Could someone please help me with this? Thanks.

 

[I_am_learning]

I've heard of it, but unfortunately, I don't really understand in depth what it actually is. Could someone please help me with this? Thanks.

Maybe, start by reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

 

[TheBiologist]

Maybe, start by reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

Thanks, really appreciate the help :)

 

[FactChecker]

Here are two very entertaining (IMO) videos that introduce the Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio in a very intuitive way:
Fibonacci numbers:


Golden ratio:


And there is a third video in the series that motivates other patterns.