Fractals are typically not self-similar

3Blue1Brown · 4.6M views · 2017-01-27 · 21:36

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Overview

3Blue1Brown explains fractal dimension and shows why many fractals are not strictly self-similar. Self-similarity turns out to be a special case of the broader idea of fractional dimension.

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It is the standard pointer for a clear, visual explanation of what fractals are, and for correcting the idea that fractal means self-similar.

Recommended by 7 HN people across 7 months · HN mentions 2017–2024

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Recreational & visual math Pure mathematics

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SavantIdiot · 2021-07 · Strong recommendation
Here is are two very clear explanations of fractal dimension by the man himself, Grant from 3b1b. [1] Fractals are typically not self-symmetric: [VIDEO] [2] Fractal charm: Space filling curves: [LINK]
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jrvieira · 2024-11 · Recommendation
"Fractals are not self-similar" [VIDEO] If you want to learn more about the fascinating world of fractals.
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coremoff · 2023-05 · Recommendation
3blue1brown has some good fractal videos; one in particular being relevant to this discussion: "Fractals are typically not self-similar" - [VIDEO]
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