Numerati's definitions

Working Out Pi

When both professional and amateur mathematicians worldwide go beyond calculating the number π to billions of digits to often set up world records—their effective algorithms or methods or formulas used to achieve these high-precision calculations also directly or indirectly help usher in new developments in mathematics.

The mathematical brethren’s quest for working out pi is like MAGA patriots doing all they can to ensure that their cult leader gets reelected by any means, legal or not.

by Numerati February 10, 2025

Singapore Math

A girly form of practical pseudo-street math promoted on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, which makes someone feel that they are getting a good deal or bargain, or that they are smartly saving rather than splurging their cash away.

“Singapore Math” is a cousin of “Girl Math.” It’s like freely or unashamedly taking home a dozen-plus sachets of sugar, salt, ketchup, and chili sauce from McDonald’s, when you’ve only ordered the cheapest set meal on offer.

by Numerati October 24, 2025

Pitectionism

Short for “pi protectionism.” When the number π prioritizes her tasks based on their value, cost, and urgency—she saves much time and creates great value, by focusing on the “signal-in-the-noise” tasks, unlike her fellow numerical constants that often react paranoiacally at the slightest rumor or furor.

Without practicing pitectionism, the most famous constant in mathematics would be unable to remain popular or be part of popular culture for so long, especially among those who unashamedly pride themselves to be “hopeless” at math.

by Numerati January 6, 2025

Sky in the Pi

When some colored or shaded digits of the number π listed on a canvas or cardboard reads or looks like the ghostly or imaginary word “sky.”

When Paul asked Timothy whether he saw the “sky in the pi” on the huge poster, his geeky friend thought he misspoke the term “pi in the sky.”

by Numerati October 21, 2025

Zero-Wise

When someone realizes that the number of zeros in their bank account can’t secure them a ticket to heaven (even if they donate their wealth or part of it to others as a proof of their generosity), who will leave this side of heaven with a big fat zero at their last heartbeat.

Billionaire Xeno was praised for being zero-wise when he decided to leave his inheritance to no fewer than ten charities—his life philosophy is that he came with nothing and will leave with nothing.

by Numerati September 29, 2024

Bar Model Method

Singapore’s beloved problem-solving aphrodisiac, which can generate and induce mathematical desire in oft-unmotivated or math-anxious students, teachers, and parents—a brain-friendly means to instilling motivation and passion in them to becoming a confident problem solver.

Thanks to the bar model method, millions of homeschoolers outside the “fine” city with the death penalty could testify to the aha! moments they’d experienced time and time again, compared to their peers who’re too shy to experiment with the visualization strategy.

by Numerati August 4, 2023

Outnumbered

This is what happens to your enemies (competitors, critics, naysayers, hypocrites, trollers, haters, hackers, …) when you are on the same side as the God of Abraham, Jacob, and Isaac, or shielded by the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)—and protected by an invisible army of angelic beings against the dark or evil forces.

Jealousy and envy against God’s children are expected, but they needn’t worry or fear, because the spiritual forces against them are outnumbered by God’s legions of spiritual warriors.

by Numerati February 24, 2025