The Man Who Mistook Pi for Pie 

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.

The Man Who Mistook Pi for Pie by Numerati December 28, 2023

What’s the Point of Pi? 

The many whys that promoted mathematicians and math educators (or even nonmath people like artists and creatives) to toy around with the number π for centuries, be it to prove a beautiful theorem, promote the constant in popular culture (art, fashion, perfume, cellphone, movie, and the like), collaborate as a community, challenge tradition, leave a mathematical legacy, or show their intelligence.

Like art and philosophy, pi mesmerizes both math and nonmath people in every corner of the globe. No wonder, those outside the pi community would often ask: What’s the point of pi?

What’s the Point of Pi? by Numerati October 16, 2024

tl;pi 

Literally, "Too long; playing ingress"

Said whenever a nerd makes a post that is too long and you are currently playing ingress.

Such a lovely text you got there. tl;pi

tl;pi by peanutbutterjeallycookie November 17, 2013