I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them
Monthly Archives: April, 2015
The Golden Ratio: Design’s Biggest Myth
The golden ratio is total nonsense in design. Here’s why.
In the world of art, architecture, and design, the golden ratio has earned a tremendous reputation. Greats like Le Corbusier and Salvador Dalí have used the number in their work. The Parthenon, the Pyramids at Giza, the paintings of Michelangelo, the Mona Lisa, even the Apple logo are all said to incorporate it.
It’s bullshit. Read more »
Mathematician develops equation for ‘hipster paradox’
French mathematician Jonathan Touboul has created an equation that analyzes the ‘hipster’ phenomenon, claiming that in actuality all hipsters – known for their funky fashion sense – appear to look the same. Read more »
Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain
Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain
