by lolomglolomg February 16, 2008
When there are zero excuses why the the number π ought to be limited to the circle or to geometry only, when the mathematical constant has popped up time and again in the least unexpected places in other branches of mathematics—when students ought to be exposed to pi’s presence beyond the math classroom, particularly in popular culture.
Be it in art, fashion, philosophy, or religion, math educators shouldn’t deprive students of pi’s ubiquitous presence outside mathematics—they need to make pi sexy again.
by Fasters May 24, 2022