Fasters's definitions

Pi Inequality

When the number π feels marginalized in some puritan or theocratic quarters as it is allowed only to express itself to one or two decimal places, or to two or three significant figures, while such a numerical oppression is quasi-inexistent in most countries in the West.

Due to oft-unspoken pi inequality, π in different milieux is not treated equally or fairly.

by Fasters December 15, 2021

The Coronavirus Is a Black Swan

When the coronavirus is a once-in-a-lifetime event, especially for those who never went through the pain and suffering of a world war, or experienced a pandemic, which killed millions of people.

Like the 9/11 terrorist attack, the coronavirus is a black swan that caught the world unprepared—a “known unknown” that world leaders failed to predict, which occurred sooner than later.

by Fasters April 2, 2020

(Un)protected Six

When the beautiful properties of the number 6 often lead her to unexpected or undesirable results, as she explores meaningful relationships with other numbers, who often lie to her about their alleged power or connection to take advantage of her.

Since hearing about her recurring misery, both pi and phi had stepped forward to advise (un)protected six against befriending numerical or geometrical wolves in sheep’s clothing.

by Fasters May 22, 2022

The Tao of Pi

How the cleansing and healing power of the five elements—fire, water, wood, metal, earth—could open our minds and bodies to the hidden beauty or symmetry of the number π.

To truly experience, feel, or visualize pi, a pure mathematician turned Zen Master recommended his students to the tao of pi—when they might see the invisible in π with their mind’s or spiritual eye.

by Fasters January 25, 2022

Pisomnia

Short for “Pi Insomnia.” When someone struggles to sleep after listening to a math lesson, or reading a geometry book, that repeatedly mentions the irrational number π.

Guesstimate how many folks worldwide suffer even from a mild form of pisomnia, where presently there seems to be no cure for the mathematically induced mental condition.

by Fasters June 26, 2022

Post Truth

A politically correct phrase for “fake news” or “alternative facts”—a hypocrite’s or Pharisee’s word for “bullshit.”

Thanks to their Bullshitter-in-Chief, most morally bankrupt GOP members have been lying comatose on their bed of post truths even before the pandemic struck.

by Fasters May 20, 2022

Corona Calculus

When politicians enact unpopular, painful measures to reduce the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths, while tapping on the country’s financial reserves or borrowing money to procure as many vaccines, masks, ventilators, and PPEs for the population.

Had Donald J. Trump’s corona calculus been to minimize infection and death rather than scheme to reduce his business losses, and to maximize supplies of medical equipment and essential goods instead of benefiting himself and his cronies, he might still be serving a second term today.

by Fasters May 30, 2021