MathPlus's definitions

Aha!

Short for mathematical enlightenment. That breakthrough thinking moment or insight you experience after trying to solve a seemingly unsolvable math problem.

Solving mathematical quickies is an inexpensive way to activating the oft-atrophied right part of the brain, which would increase the chances of experiencing an aha!—when thinking laterally or even paradoxically often acts as a catalyst to finding the solution to an apparently wicked problem.

by MathPlus April 22, 2021

666-Vaccinated

The devilish term sarcastically used by brainwashed Fox News viewers and diehard Trumpublican evangelicals, or by those who only watch right-wing media channels, for a “vaccine passport,” which these anti-vaxxers would need if they wished to fly to countries that only welcome immunized passengers.

Guesstimate how many 666-vaccinated documents would be issued in the United States in 2021.

by MathPlus April 21, 2021

Piometry

The use of art to creatively depict the number π to make it appear like porn math to an oft-innumerate public—when the most famous constant in mathematics looks pleasing to their naked eye albeit it is probably not so to their mind’s eye.

Even mathophobic artists couldn’t resist from indulging in some piometry every now and then to give their audience a faux appreciation of numerical or symbolic elegance.

by MathPlus April 21, 2021

Maskerick

A limerick on the mixed messages mask wearing is sending to the public, be it as a symbol of political rebellion against the authorities, the selfish attitude by maskholes whose inept leader mocked mask-wearers, or as a protective shield against infection even for vaccinated folks.

A maskerick that was composed in the aftermath of mask myths propagated by some selfish diehard Trumpists or QAnonists is:

Three maskholes-finalists emerged for the ignoble “Maskhole of the Year” award.
Donald J. Trump, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz from a dirty dozen names put forward.
From the unholy trinity, who refuse to wear a face mask in public out of sheer vanity,
Whose odds are the highest in clinching the notorious prize on this side of eternity?
Wouldn’t it be a surprise if one Trumpublican beats his vain boss for the reward?

by MathPlus April 20, 2021

Masiku

Short for “mask haiku.” A three-line poem, written in a 5-7-5 syllable count, that can help activate the oft-atrophied right part of the brain, which is responsible for creativity in the arts.

Let’s indulge in some masikus.

MASK & MATH

Both hide much from us.
If we could see what’s behind
Fear would have to flee.

THE MASK OF MATH

Math won’t reveal much
Until we use our mind’s eye
To see its beauty.

THE MATH OF MASK

Mask diplomacy.
China and Russia ship them
By the ten millions.

by MathPlus April 20, 2021

Pibability

The chance or likelihood that something happening in a given situation is approximately π% or 3.14%.

An arguably pibability result is the percentage of math teachers worldwide who give a heck about the number pi, be it looking for its presence in the least expected places, or numerologically divining their future via the seemingly random decimal digits of the “sacred number.”

by MathPlus April 19, 2021

Vaccine Inequality

When mostly corrupt or undemocratic developing countries blame the rich nations for hoarding the vaccines and expect them to fund their vaccination needs on moral grounds, as few could afford to buy them for their own citizens—when beggars become choosers and accusers, and donors are viewed as hoarders and betrayers.

WHO argues that vaccine inequality threatens global Covid-19 recovery, but avoids to address the root causes for the poor health systems plaguing most developing nations.

by MathPlus April 17, 2021