The Other Golden Ratios (series)
Five 'golden ratios' for everyday life (sundaes, parenting, playlists, podcasts, salad dressing), none of them 1.618.
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Cartoon by Ben Orlin, Math with Bad Drawings. https://cartoons.mathwithbaddrawings.com/2023-09-19-the-other-golden-ratios/ (CC BY-NC 4.0)Transcript
[1] "The Golden Ratio of Ice Cream Sundaes" A: "But… doesn't that much hot fudge leave you sugar-blasted and punishingly thirsty?" B: "Mmm, exactly." [Ice Cream : Hot Fudge = 1 : 1]
[2] "The Golden Ratio of Parenting" [Two adults, a dog, a picket fence and six more adults, labeled "stereotypical American family"] [Adults : Children = 3 : 1]
[3] "The Golden Ratio of Playlists" A: "Ugh, this album is just relentless. Too many bangers, one after the other." [arrow: "SAID NO ONE EVER"] [Killer : Filler = 1 : 0]
[4] "The Golden Ratio of Podcasts" A: "Should we get back on topic?" B: "No, we need another 17 seconds of aimless chitchat, to allow for listeners who are trying to make a left turn right now." [Substance : Banter = 2 : 1]
[5] "The Golden Ratio of Salad Dressing" A: "Why should I take salad tips from someone with a debilitating sweet tooth?" B: "Because you'd be a fool to take them from anyone else." [Oil : Vinegar : Honey = 1 : 1 : 1]