7 Fascinating Connections Between Fractals and Human Behavior

Fractals are self-repeating intricate patterns that are found throughout nature. From trees, leaves, flowers, ferns, to the tissues and cells of our brains, lungs, kidneys, our artery network and capillaries to the mountain ridges, river beds, or coastlines, fractals form an integral part of our surroundings and our own being.

What are Fractals?

Benoit Mandelbrot, the Father of Fractal Geometry, coined the term ‘fractals’, observed recurring patterns in real-life objects characterized by rough edges and surfaces. Instead of ignoring it, he believed that they represent some essential features and mechanisms worth investigating.

As a result, Mandelbrot came upon the most popular fractal, ‘Mandelbrot Set,’ which was named after him to honor his work in this field. When we look at a Mandelbrot set, we are looking at infinity, because although it is finite in structure it is infinitely repetitive and self-similar no matter “how far down” we inspect it.

Fractals are much more than beautiful images – they are the metaphorical representation of chaos and order. We live in a complex world, we are always trying to find order in chaos, and through fractals we can learn important lessons in a world of chaos – and comprehend some deep spiritual questions.

Let’s dive deeper into this magnificent phenomena, fractals are an inherent part of nature, and we are full of fractals.