Parable of the Polygons
Drag mildly biased shapes around a grid and watch a segregated neighbourhood assemble itself without anyone intending it.
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How to get the most from it
Parable of the Polygons sits in Interactive Explainers under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever, brainy and unsettling.
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Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- A little creeping unease
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Parable of the Polygons: quick answers
Is Parable of the Polygons free?
Yes. Parable of the Polygons is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Parable of the Polygons?
No. You can use Parable of the Polygons without signing up for anything.
Does Parable of the Polygons work on a phone?
Yes. Parable of the Polygons works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Parable of the Polygons safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Parable of the Polygons take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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