Is there a computational advantage to constructing φ geometrically versus algebraically? In rendering or CAD, would you actually trace the circle/triangle intersections, or just compute (1 + sqrt(5)) / 2 directly?
I’m curious if the geometric approach has any edge-case benefits—like better numerical stability—or if it’s purely for elegance.
I’m curious if the geometric approach has any edge-case benefits—like better numerical stability—or if it’s purely for elegance.