The "paradox" exists because coastlines are not smooth geometric shapes like circles or squares. Instead, they have fractal-like properties , meaning they are "jagged all the way down".
The is the counterintuitive observation that the length of a coastline does not have a well-defined value; instead, it increases as the unit of measurement decreases. 🌊 The Core Concept Coastline Paradox
Using a 50 km ruler allows you to "fit" into more curves and bays, increasing the total length to 3,400 km. The "paradox" exists because coastlines are not smooth
The "father of fractals" who applied fractal geometry to explain why these irregular shapes lack a finite perimeter. 💡 Practical Implications The Coastline Paradox in Financial Markets they have fractal-like properties