Animal Quote by Adrian Bejan
“The similarities among animals that are on the surface very different are no coincidence. In fact, animal locomotion is no different than other flows, animate and inanimate they all develop in space and in time such that they optimize the flow of material.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Design in Nature, Adrian Bejan, 1997
Biological and physical systems share underlying flow optimization principles despite surface differences.
In simple terms: All flows, living or not, aim to move efficiently.
Study flow patterns to improve design.
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When to use this quote
- urban planning
- product design
- environmental engineering
- medical device development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we apply flow optimization to social systems?
- What limits prevent perfect efficiency?
Complex systems may not follow simple optimization due to constraints.