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[[File:Mandelbrot4.png|thumb|The proof is self-evident (and [[Self-Similarity|self-similar]]!)]] | [[File:Mandelbrot4.png|thumb|[[Truth|Beauty is Truth and Truth Beauty]]. The proof is self-evident (and [[Self-Similarity|self-similar]]!)]] | ||
This page outlines the [[wikipedia:Aesthetics|aesthetics]] of the [[metaculture]] [[philosophy]].<blockquote> | This page outlines the [[wikipedia:Aesthetics|aesthetics]] of the [[metaculture]] [[philosophy]].<blockquote> | ||
''"Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty"'' -[[wikipedia:Bertrand_Russell|Bertrand Russell]]</blockquote>[[Fractals]] encapsulate the essence of what humans find beautiful--symmetry, complexity, color, and pattern, because they reveal an essential underlying [[truth]] about the order of the [[universe]], as well as the order of our [[neurons]]. | ''"[[Mathematics]], rightly viewed, possesses not only [[truth]], but supreme beauty"'' -[[wikipedia:Bertrand_Russell|Bertrand Russell]]</blockquote>[[Fractals]] encapsulate the essence of what humans find beautiful--symmetry, [[complexity]], color, and pattern, because they reveal an essential underlying [[truth]] about the order of the [[universe]], as well as the order of our [[neurons]]. | ||
The [[wiki]] merges aesthetic forms of exploring [[concepts]] with [[rational]] and [[emotional]] ones. This starts with providing [[music]] that relates to each topic, and will be expanded to add [[visual arts]], [[poetry]], [[movies]], and other creative ways that these [[concepts]] are explored in the [[culture]]. | The [[wiki]] merges aesthetic forms of exploring [[concepts]] with [[rational]] and [[emotional]] ones. This starts with providing [[music]] that relates to each topic, and will be expanded to add [[visual arts]], [[poetry]], [[movies]], and other creative ways that these [[concepts]] are explored in the [[culture]]. | ||
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* [[wikipedia:Mathematics_and_art|Mathematics and Art]] | * [[wikipedia:Mathematics_and_art|Mathematics and Art]] | ||
While the study of aesthetics is a cornerstone topic in [[philosophy]] and a necessary component of a complete philosophical system, it is admittedly the least interesting, well-developed, or groundbreaking aspect of [[metaculture]] at the time of this writing. But it does fit very nicely into the [[holistic]] picture of the [[fractal]] [[universe]] and [[mind]]. | While the study of aesthetics is a cornerstone topic in [[philosophy]] and a [[necessary]] component of a complete [[philosophical]] system, it is admittedly the least interesting, well-developed, or groundbreaking aspect of [[metaculture]] at the [[time]] of this writing. But it does fit very nicely into the [[holistic]] picture of the [[fractal]] [[universe]] and [[mind]]. | ||
And, if you can't see the [[subjective]] beauty of a [[fractal]] just by looking at it, this [[wiki]] is not going to be able to explain it to you! | And, if you can't see the [[subjective]] beauty of a [[fractal]] [[just]] by looking at it, this [[wiki]] is not going to be able to explain it to you! | ||
== Intro to Aesthetics == | == Intro to Aesthetics == | ||
Art. What is it good for? Discover the wacky world of aesthetics in these videos.{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDL4Zf2yEa4||center|Aesthetics - What Good Is It?|frame}} | Art. What is it [[good]] for? Discover the wacky world of aesthetics in these videos.{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDL4Zf2yEa4||center|Aesthetics - What Good Is It?|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nLa-jF6hHY||center|Intro to Aesthetics - Philosophy Tube|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nLa-jF6hHY||center|Intro to Aesthetics - Philosophy Tube|frame}} | ||
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== Beauty is Truth and Vice Versa == | == Beauty is Truth and Vice Versa == | ||
If [[Beauty]] is [[Truth]] and [[Truth]] [[Beauty]], then [[Fractal Geometry of God|Fractals]] represent the essence of both.<blockquote>''"Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies."'' -[[wikipedia:Ralph_Waldo_Emerson|Ralph Waldo Emerson]]</blockquote>{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHkX67Ijuok||center|Keats's Ode on a Grecian Urn|frame}} | If [[Beauty]] is [[Truth]] and [[Truth]] [[Beauty]], then [[Fractal Geometry of God|Fractals]] represent the essence of both.<blockquote>''"Truth is beautiful, without [[doubt]]; but so are lies."'' -[[wikipedia:Ralph_Waldo_Emerson|Ralph Waldo Emerson]]</blockquote>{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHkX67Ijuok||center|Keats's Ode on a Grecian Urn|frame}} | ||
== Look at These Fractals == | == Look at These Fractals == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 21 January 2025
This page outlines the aesthetics of the metaculture philosophy.
"Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty" -Bertrand Russell
Fractals encapsulate the essence of what humans find beautiful--symmetry, complexity, color, and pattern, because they reveal an essential underlying truth about the order of the universe, as well as the order of our neurons.
The wiki merges aesthetic forms of exploring concepts with rational and emotional ones. This starts with providing music that relates to each topic, and will be expanded to add visual arts, poetry, movies, and other creative ways that these concepts are explored in the culture.
Aesthetics Pages
Pages related to arts, aesthetics, and creativity.
Fractal Aesthetics
Here are a number of articles articulating the idea of fractal aesthetics:
- Fractal Patterns in Nature and Art are Aesthetically Pleasing and Stress Reducing
- Why are Fractals So Soothing?
- Why Do Fractals Look Beautiful?
- Judged Beauty of Fractal Symmetries
- Our Beautiful Fractal Nature
- Mathematics and Art
While the study of aesthetics is a cornerstone topic in philosophy and a necessary component of a complete philosophical system, it is admittedly the least interesting, well-developed, or groundbreaking aspect of metaculture at the time of this writing. But it does fit very nicely into the holistic picture of the fractal universe and mind.
And, if you can't see the subjective beauty of a fractal just by looking at it, this wiki is not going to be able to explain it to you!
Intro to Aesthetics
Art. What is it good for? Discover the wacky world of aesthetics in these videos.
Beauty is Truth and Vice Versa
If Beauty is Truth and Truth Beauty, then Fractals represent the essence of both.
"Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Look at These Fractals
Contemplate the wonder and beauty of these fractal zoom videos.
Music is Aesthetic
A large part of aesthetics is music. However, music is not a large part of the aesthetics wiki page.