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Author Topic: Fractals in African Architecture - TED 2007  (Read 7221 times)
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kram1032
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« on: October 22, 2012, 12:42:53 AM »

A really nice talk, showing african fractal design and revealing the origins of the computer. Must watch.
http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_eglash_on_african_fractals.html
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2012, 06:08:38 PM »

This is a significant realization. Hmm, I wonder how these techniques and technologies were developed and why?
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 11:14:24 PM »

As far as the speaker goes, "because it's beautiful, stupid" and also, like the wind-shield-fence, trial-and-error-based experience.
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