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To: Daffynition

Kinda neat to look at but I’ve never understood the point.


3 posted on 11/16/2009 5:18:30 AM PST by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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To: cripplecreek
Kinda neat to look at but I’ve never understood the point.

Yep...I would certainly like to understand if this has any practical uses other than art. Frankly, I'm just ignorant on the subject and would like to learn more.

8 posted on 11/16/2009 5:32:17 AM PST by Wyatt's Torch (I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
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To: cripplecreek

The point is that simple functions iterated endlessly can produce seemingly infinitely complex structures.

In other words, the foundation of endlessly complexity is beautiful simplicity.


12 posted on 11/16/2009 5:57:55 AM PST by DManA
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To: cripplecreek

Let me try that again.

The point is that simple functions iterated endlessly can produce seemingly infinitely complex structures.

In other words, hidden within endlessly complexity is beautiful simplicity.


14 posted on 11/16/2009 5:58:31 AM PST by DManA
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