It's Okay to Be Smart: The Golden Ratio--Is It Myth or Math?

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What's the golden ratio? Some say it’s the most mythical number in the universe. Others say it underlies everything from nature’s patterns to beauty in art and design. Does the myth of the golden ratio hold up to its mathematical reality? Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 22 minutes 49 seconds

Topic: Mathematics, Science
Subtopic: Mathematics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2021
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: It's Okay to Be Smart

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