When the value of the mathematical pi is exactly three, which can be inferred from two verses in the Bible (1 Kings 7:23 and 2 Chronicles 4:2)—the “biblical pi” contradicts the mathematicians’ value, which is about 3.14 or 22/7.
How does one reconcile the value of pi in the sky with the irrational value of pi on earth? Could theologians or theomaticians explain the missing “0.14” bit to the mathematical brethren?
by MathPlus October 17, 2018
When math-anxious or mathophobic folks are prepared to watch a movie on the number π, or to listen to a podcast on it, on a “flight to nowhere,” as they take pride in playing their part to keep their national airline from going under.
Environmental groups have criticized those “Pi in the Sky” vanity flights, which would release millions of tons of carbon dioxide in polluting the environment.
by MathPlus November 04, 2020
Someone who forecasts and models the social and economic impact of the casualties of the coronavirus pandemic on the world, particularly advises the management of their organization the direction they should take to remain competitive and relevant.
To ensure that their businesses not only survive but also thrive post-pandemic, some companies have created the position of the Coronacaster in their innovation team.
by MathPlus May 06, 2021
Short for “Corona Executioner Officer.” A right-wing oft-inept head of state or dictator who threatens to jail anyone who refuses to get a jab due to the country’s high infection and fatality rates but low vaccination rate.
With a pathetic vaccination rate of 1.91% for Philippines’s population of 110 million, CEO Rodrigo Duterte is fed up with the tortoise take-up rate of his people turning up for a shot.
by MathPlus June 22, 2021
Also known as “chain breaker.” Someone who has the power or is empowered to stop any human sickness, addiction, and limitation—one who heals, delivers, and blesses.
Jesus is the zero breaker to millions of people every day, as they are graciously being released into healing and favor.
by MathPlus February 25, 2021
The question asked, whether or not aloud, when a death is announced these days, as if few people died in the community or country in pre-pandemic days.
If the answer to “Was it caused by COVID-19?” is rumored or suspected to be positive, fewer relatives and friends are prone to attending a funeral wake.
by MathPlus March 28, 2021
When you deliberately present figures that end in zeros, instead of including decimal points or fractions—you want to simplify and present the numbers to the nearest thousand, million, or billion so that people can easily make sense of them.
Trying to impress a lay audience with accurate statistics is a case of “more is less”—for example, instead of saying that the 2020 budget is expected to be $148,765,332,185.00, a friendly figure rounded down with simple zeros like $148 billion would be more meaningful.
by MathPlus January 12, 2019