for those in permaculture who have a special interest in pattern design, this is a remarkable and stunningly beautiful video.  Would be wonderful to show at all Permaculture Design Courses for deeper understanding of the world we live in.

Nature by Numbers by Cristobal Vila:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkGeOWYOFoA
mathematics helps us discover nature, this movie inspired by numbers, geometry & nature

an explanation of in both english & spanish:
http://www.etereaestudios.com/docs_html/nbyn_htm/about_index.htm



of all the chapters in the Permaculture Design manual by Bill Mollison, Chapter 4 on Pattern Understanding is the most profound with this material on the relationship between mathematics and nature.  It is what takes permaculture beyond the perception of merely being about gardening and landcare, but to its true focus on design.  (if you still haven't read because of the cost, the Permaculture Design Manual is available at the downtown & Goleta libraries)

Margie

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