Perspection

Perceptions through the inspection of perspectives

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the occurrences of fractals
• Apply the layers of abstractions to critical thinking

Creative Exercise

Draw something that is fractal in 1-minute

Image: Snufkin

Fractals

Recursion

Image: veeterzy

Iteration

• Using the output of a formula as the input during the next cycle of calculations
• A simple equation: x = x + 1
• With the application graphing a formula to the x and y axis, some beautiful results can be created:
  • Mandelbrot Set
  • Julia Set

Fractals Are Everywhere

• The Internet
• Coastlines
• Bread
• Music
• Plants
• Corporations / Government
• ...

Layers of Abstraction

• Layers of abstraction are seen in digital systems
• In software engineering, there are programs running with the help of many layers:
  • Operating system
  • Graphics card drivers
  • 3D rendering software
  • Gaming

Can you think of such relationships in society?

"Vectoralists"

– McKenzie Wark, A Hacker's Manifesto