Benoît Mandelbrot

Benoît Mandelbrot was a mathematician renowned for developing fractal geometry, a way of describing complex, self-repeating patterns found in nature—like coastlines, clouds, and mountain ranges. His work showed that many natural phenomena can't be understood with traditional geometry, which focuses on smooth shapes. Instead, fractals reveal patterns that look similar at different scales, emphasizing the intricate beauty and complexity of nature. Mandelbrot’s insights have applications in art, science, and technology, helping us better understand structures and processes that exhibit fractal patterns across various fields.