Fibonacci numbers define key points in human aging.
Fibonacci numbers mark key points in the human aging and development process, as illustrated in the following table, based on insights provided by Norman S. Rose, Ph.D. at his site at http://whizkidz.org:
Human Age | Development Stage | Key Attributes |
| 0 | Gestation | Conception |
| 1 | Newborn | Birth |
| 1 | Infant | Walking, vocalizing |
| 2 | Toddler | Talking, expressing, imitating |
| 3 | Toddler | Self image and control, toilet training |
| 5 | Early child | Formal education begins |
| 8 | Mid child | Age of reason, knowing of right and wrong |
| 13 | Adolescent | Thinking, puberty, sexual maturation and drive |
| 21 | Young adult | Full physical growth, adult in society, education complete, beginning career, financial responsibility, eligible for voting |
| 34 | Mid adult | Refinement of adult skills, parenting role |
| 55 | Elder adult | Fulfillment of adult skills, serving, retirement begins with eligibility for Medicare, Social Security and AARP |
| 89 | Completion | Insight and wisdom into life |
The Fibonacci series found in the human age numbers below relate to both Phi (the golden ratio) and the Fibonacci and Golden Spirals.
Additional information on this topic is available in Dr. Rose’s book publication:
The Design of Life: Human Development from a Natural Perspective
Dr. Rose’s complete book is available on Amazon here:
The Design of Life: Human Development from a Natural Perspective
