When on hearing the sound of the number π, an autistic person or idiot savant thinks of a slice of a cake or pizza instead, or equates either word for something else that is unmistakably alien or paranormal.
Just as the man who mixed up his job for his life, Prof. Paulos, who mildly suffers from schizophrenia, occasionally sounds like the man who mistook pi for pie.
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Imperfect as we are, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, who gives us wisdom and understanding and empowers us to bear fruit in every good work, we can labor to enjoy meaningful hyphen years on this side of heaven—a life well-lived for Jesus, while promoting Him to the lost souls.
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The zombification of Singapore math has alarmed a number of conservative or puritan parents and homeschoolers both locally and abroad, especially in red-pilled states that have a significant proportion of ultra-MAGA or anti-woke voters.
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Guesstimate the number of firings that have so far taken place nationwide in the aftermath of the apparently vindictive DOGE math initiative.
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Singapore Math has sprung up a cottage industry in math education, as millions of homeschoolers worldwide realized that wallet-friendly, brain-unfriendly math titles have helped their children hone their problem-solving skills.
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With fierce fellow competitors like e and 𝜙 watching her every move to outwit her, it’s no surprise that π is perpetually paranoid—pi calculus remains a necessary evil for her to maintain her competitive edge.
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