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Quantum Gravity, Reality and the Golden Ratio

October 21, 2020 by Gary Meisner 8 Comments

QGR What is reality

What if the belief that the golden ratio is a foundational building block of the universe turned out to be true? Long thought to be the fodder of mystics and cranks, it now appears that once was thought to be myth may in fact be at the center of the math that defines reality as we know it. Quantum Gravity Research (QGR) is a research organization which states its mission … [Read more...]

The Golden Ratios of the Parthenon

October 11, 2020 by Gary Meisner 4 Comments

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The Parthenon has long been associated with the golden ratio. The lack of clear evidence to support this though has led some to conclude in error that this is just a myth. This article will provide the best evidence I've found to date to illustrate appearances of golden ratios in the design of the Parthenon. In my analysis, I'll use the golden ratio grids created with … [Read more...]

The Parthenon and the Golden Ratio: Myth or Misinformation?

September 13, 2020 by Gary Meisner 3 Comments

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Abstract: The application of the golden ratio by the designers of the Parthenon is a common point of confusion and dissension. Multiple seemingly credible sources state that the golden ratio was not used in the design of the Parthenon. Most of these, however, trace back to a single very inaccurate and incomplete article as their source. Once this information was published by a … [Read more...]

Donald Duck visits the Parthenon in “Mathmagic Land”

September 7, 2020 by Gary Meisner Leave a Comment

In 1959, Walt Disney produced a 27-minute educational film called "Donald in Mathmagic Land." This memorable film was nominated for an Academy Award, and has been seen by countless students over the years. It explores the impact of mathematics in a variety of topics, including art, architecture, gaming, music, nature and the human body. Donald discovers the Golden Ratio At … [Read more...]

Carwow, best-looking beautiful cars and the golden ratio.

February 9, 2020 by Gary Meisner 6 Comments

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In November 2019, Samantha James of Carwow published a very interesting article titled "Best-looking cars of the last decade." What made it more interesting yet is that their review applied golden ratio analysis techniques used for human faces to the front end view of automobiles. Headlights became eyes. Emblems became noses. Grills became mouths. Makes good sense, right? I've … [Read more...]

“The Golden Ratio” book – Author interview with Gary B. Meisner on New Books in Architecture

December 1, 2019 by Gary Meisner 1 Comment

NBN Architecture Podcast Golden-Ratio Book by Gary Meisner

Gary B. Meisner, author of the website GoldenNumber.net and developer of PhiMatrix software, did an interview on the New Books Network (NBN) for his 2018 book, “The Golden Ratio – The Divine Beauty of Mathematics.”To listen to the podcast, click on the image above or the links below: Apple iTunes Podcast New Books Network Podcast The interview was conducted by Tricia Keffer, as … [Read more...]

“The Golden Ratio” book – Author interview with Gary B. Meisner on The Authors Show

November 27, 2019 by Gary Meisner Leave a Comment

The Authors Show Interview with Gary B Meisner on The Golden Ratio

Gary B. Meisner, author of the website GoldenNumber.net and developer of PhiMatrix software, recently did his first author interview for his 2018 book, "The Golden Ratio - The Divine Beauty of Mathematics." The interview was conducted by Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of TheAuthorsShow.com on November 5, 2019, and appeared on November 13. It can be heard for free at this … [Read more...]

Gary Meisner’s latest Tweets on the Golden Ratio

August 20, 2018 by Gary Meisner 1 Comment

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Here are the latest Tweets on the golden ratio, Fibonacci sequence and related topics by Gary Meisner. Gary's qualifications include: Founder and author of the website GoldenNumber.net, Developer of PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Design and Analysis software and Author of the book "The Golden Ratio - The Divine Beauty of Mathematics:" Tweets by GaryBMeisner … [Read more...]

Golden Ratio, Phi and Fibonacci Commemorative Postage Stamps

December 13, 2016 by Gary Meisner 1 Comment

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Governments around the world commemorate the Golden Ratio, Phi and Fibonacci sequence. Stamp collecting is one of the world's most popular educational hobbies, and is enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities. The most popular stamp ever is US 1993 Elvis stamp, with over 124 million collected. So, the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence may not compete with Elvis in … [Read more...]

The Golden Ratio in Character Design, Cartoons and Caricatures

October 31, 2016 by Gary Meisner 2 Comments

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The golden ratio is Stephen Silver's secret weapon of character design. Stephen Silver is a character designer and art teacher who has designed characters for Disney Television Animation, Sony Feature Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. In this role he has designed the style of the shows such as "Kim Possible", Kevin Smith's "Clerks" the animated series, "Danny Phantom" … [Read more...]

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