Post Ayv0eZKd49MDB0zxL6 by paul@post.lurk.org
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 (DIR) Post #Ayv0eRdTgBgHJ9ktbk by paul@post.lurk.org
       2025-10-06T02:22:08Z
       
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       Today I learned that you can sketch a golden rectangle using a ruler and a compass. I think I may have found a new short-term fixation.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ayv0eZKd49MDB0zxL6 by paul@post.lurk.org
       2025-10-06T02:25:17Z
       
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       The fact that I can use primitive tools to jam a square and a circle together to make a rectangle that is "golden" is quite satisfying to me. It's like geometric alchemy.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ayv0egwSlsmQmNklma by neauoire@merveilles.town
       2025-10-06T02:34:23Z
       
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       @paul how?!
       
 (DIR) Post #AyvleRq1cfTvmV7zAe by paul@post.lurk.org
       2025-10-06T11:21:01Z
       
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       @neauoire square, line from midpoint to corner, arc, rectanglehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_rectangle#Construction