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The golden ratio spiral: visual infinite descent

So you all know the golden (ratio) spiral. But did you know that not only the golden ratio but really every number has such a spiral associated with it? And that this spiral provides key insights into the nature of a number. Featuring more proofs by contradiction by infinite descent (my current obsession), infinite continued fractions, etc.

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  • Originally Aired May 11, 2018
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created May 11, 2018 by
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