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?