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Source: TED | Published: March 19, 2025, 9:53 p.m.
You’ve probably seen this design before, but do you know its ANCIENT origins? #TEDTalk #History
What can we make of a design that shows up over and over in disparate cultures throughout history? Theorist Terry Moore explores "Penrose tiling" -- two shapes that fit together in infinite combinations without ever repeating -- and ponders what it might mean. Watch his full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqUOgqlZ8bc