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?