Different ways Quote by Andrew Mayne
““In biology you become accustomed to different ways data can represent itself. Salmon returning upstream and herd animals have very linear patterns. Birds follow loops. I’m looking at another pattern. One that’s very familiar to me. It’s a predator’s circuit. I furiously type away, searching for the pattern imprinted on my memory. I find it. It’s not the same shape, but it has similar symmetry. I could write a formula for a fractal that would generate patterns just like these. But it’s not just a pattern, it’s a behavior. The behavior generating the pattern on my wall,””
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDx presentation by Andrew Mayne, 2021
Observing natural patterns reveals underlying behaviors, which can be modeled mathematically.
In simple terms: Patterns reflect behavior.
Key Takeaway
Study patterns to understand behavior.
Themes
science
pattern recognition
behavior
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- researching animal migration
- analyzing data
- creating models
- solving problems
Key Concepts
fractal geometry
cognitive modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- What behavior does your data suggest?
- How can fractals help predict actions?
A Different Perspective
Complex patterns may be oversimplified by models.
