2 papers
math.DS2026
A golden-ratio partition of information and the balance between prediction and surprise: a neuro-cognitive route to antifragility
Pablo Padilla, Oliver López-Corona, Elvia RamÃrez-Carrillo +1
Adaptive systems must strike a balance between prediction and surprise to thrive in uncertain environments. We propose an information-theoretic balance function, $ f(p) = -(1 - p)\…
physics.soc-ph2026
Mesoamerican proportional design and astronomical dualities: rational approximations consistent with and in calendrics and architecture
Gabriel K. Kruell, Oliver López-Corona, Sergio Mendoza +3
Understanding how ancient Mesoamerican societies integrated mathematical ideas into calendrical design and monumental architecture requires approaches that acknowledge their distin…