Beauty is Food, Food Beauty (with apologies to Keats)

There is a story told about Albert Einstein. He was asked by a reporter something to the effect of, “What do you think is the most important question facing us today? “His answer was close to this: ‘The most important question a person can ask is, ‘Is the Universe a friendly place?'”

My answer is yes, this is a benevolent universe . . . and here’s a piece of evidence to support that choice:

Romanesco

Romanesco. It’s a broccoli/cauliflower of sorts. I think I’ll roast it . . . probably over 3 or 4 days as it’s quite large. But for now . . . I’m just going to admire it.

Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all
    Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.’
Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all
      Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.
                from Ode on a Grecian Urn  John Keats

2 Replies to “Beauty is Food, Food Beauty (with apologies to Keats)”

    1. Thanks for noticing the fractal . . . I almost mentioned it in the blog but didn’t want to detract from Keats.

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