Quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The spiral in a snail's shell is the same mathematically as the spiral in the Milky Way galaxy, and it's also the same mathematically as the spirals in our DNA. It's the same ratio that you'll find in very basic music that transcends cultures all over the world.

The spiral in a snail's shell is the same mathematically as

Summary

This quote highlights the presence of a similar mathematical pattern, known as the spiral, found within various aspects of nature and human existence. Whether it be the snail's shell, the Milky Way galaxy, or the DNA structure, the ratio of these spirals remains constant. Furthermore, this ratio extends its significance to basic music that spans across different cultures globally, implying a fundamental connection between mathematical principles and the universal aspects of our shared world.

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By Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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