The golden ratio is obtained by dividing a Fibonacci number by its previous number.

As you do this for larger and larger Fibonacci numbers, you get closer and closer to the golden ratio (phi)

I got downvoted on r/spaceporn because I replied to someone who said “this galaxy is the Fibonacci sequence.” When I asked how, it made the folks there upset lol. They would Just post the sequence of numbers, which is obviously not an explaination.

Left the fuck outta that sub. Pics are cool, but r/astrophotography is waaaaay better, and less filled with morons

Did you take an astronomy or physics course in during your degree? That’s where I first learned how it worked. I also learned quickly how terrible of an idea it is to have layman reporters talk about this, since that’s how many people learn about climate change. It’s an incredibly nuanced subject, and our news media honestly doesn’t do a very good job of addressing that.

I was meaning go to college for something STEM related. I shouldn’t assume, but I’m gonna go ahead with the assumption that you didn’t go to school for anything even arguably related to STEM. Perhaps you had a science class or two, which is definitely not the same thing. If you had, you’d probably be singing a different tune.

I respect your confidence, even if you’re completely wrong.

Perhaps college would do you good. Go out there and learn about the planet you live on. I promise it’s a rewarding experience. It may even yield the added benefit of you actually learning about the real (and immediate) effects even a 1.5°C global average increase would have on our civilization (especially ones not as fortunate as most western societies)

Cool place to start is why infrared light seems so content to stay here in our atmosphere. As well as where that infrared comes from. There’s probably a ton of good pics that may teach you something 🤷‍♂️

Um, have you ever heard of ice core samples that date back much more than decades? I swear some people think they are so smart. I wish I could somehow be there the day the reality bricks come crashing down. The look on your face would be priceless.

Put another way. Do you think you’re right because you’re really smart, and the overwhelming majority of the scientific community is dumb? Or do you think it’s possible that you may have misunderstood something? Probably the latter. Then again, why am I arguing with someone who likely hasn’t had a college chemistry or physics class that explains these phenomena? They’re really not too hard, I’d highly recommend them considering how smart you probably think you are.

I think they were just being comical. Try to identify humor as much as you can

I’d say their explaination is better than yours