The Golden Ratio as a Number Base
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The article explores using the golden ratio as a number base, sparking interest in alternative numerical representations and related mathematical concepts.
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jacobolus
3 months ago
Folks may be interested also in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_field
cwmoore
3 months ago
Yes! Next do pi
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