Fasters's definitions
When the number π is being blessed today as a symbol of global recognition that few remember that she was once addicted to geometry, particularly chained to the circle (until she gained her freedom thanks to her contributions to other branches of mathematics), and suffered centuries-long depression as mathematicians vied to assign her the best approximate value based on their methods of computation.
From her early humble days in Greece in the hands of Archimedes, when they’re trying to determine a good approximation for her, the number π has hitherto remained a constant of choice among the mathematical brethren, who hope that the discovery of pi plus secrets would help advance their career and achieve mathematical fame or immortality.
by Fasters May 27, 2022
Get the Pi Plusmug. Short for “Always Stop And Pray”—when you need to be as smart or sharp as possible in tackling urgent and important matters, by relying on the Holy Spirit (the Third Person in the Trinity) for wisdom and direction for your solution.
The moment I realize that ASAP needn’t always stand for “As Soon As Possible,” I quickly submitted this long-overdue definition for publication.
by Fasters May 14, 2022
Get the ASAPmug. A numerical relationship or statement that most kindergarteners and elementary school students reject as being an equation, because in their minds the “answer” or the “sum” must always be on the right side of an equation.
When students don’t consider numerical liaisons like 3 = 2 + 1 and 1 = 3 – 2 as valid equations or mathematical sentences, their responses reveal a fair bit about their thinking processes.
by Fasters May 8, 2022
Get the 3 = 2 + 1mug. The mathematical equivalent of “Got Milk or Not?” A question that is normally asked by Ah Beng’s and Ah Lian’s—Singapore’s and Malaysia’s young men and women, whose attires and antisocial behaviors make them look like some odds in a sea of evens—to check whether some math courses are worth attending, or some dear math titles are worth buying, especially if they contain an obscene number of challenging questions with few solutions.
With three-odd months left behind bars, Jack, whose ex-gang buddies had repeatedly encouraged him to turn over a new leaf, by attending night math classes, smsed them: “Got Pi or Not?”
by Fasters May 23, 2022
Get the Got Pi or Not?mug. When a large number of customers continually request something, and the company doesn’t have it—for instance, Threads lacks some must-have features that are presently available on X, formerly Twitter.
Complaints of void are free, valuable feedback, as they expose unmet needs—they are gold mines of opportunity that your competitors could seize to put you out of business.
by Fasters September 10, 2023
Get the Complaints of Voidmug. A term that describes a subset of mathematical constants that try to adopt certain adult behaviors or practices of the number π so that they too could catch the attention of an oft-semi-illiterate public, who might show an interest in them, especially their sexy numerical or geometric properties.
What are the chances that “pitrosexual” would be named the word of the year by the mathematical brethren in a-not-too-distant future?
by Fasters September 13, 2022
Get the Pitrosexualmug. When mathematical conjectures or hypotheses on the number π have finally been proved to be false—any hunches or doubts about them have now been put to rest.
In the last half-century, the piece of land initially allocated for pi cemetery has been enlarged a few times to welcome new dead members on its premises.
by Fasters November 4, 2022
Get the Pi Cemeterymug.