Tag Archives: Pi Day

The Sound of Tau

What Tau Sounds Like

If that title sounds or looks familiar, then it is probably because we had a similar post earlier this year, courtesy of Robin. Around the time we celebrated Pi Day (I am assuming you guys ate your fair share of pie in March), musician Michael John Blake released his interpretation of what pi sounds like musically. Now we all have heard or read the side of Michael Hartl, the brains behind the Tau Manifesto. Just the other day, people subscribing to the superiority of the constant tau celebrated Tau Day. In spite of the fact that I hold Pi Day in high regard, as I said in my post, I Read more »

Happy Tau Day 2011! The Pie is a Lie

Tauism

This is it, folks! It’s the first anniversary of Tau Day, the “time to celebrate and rejoice in all things mathematical and true.” Every year, geeks, nerds, and pie pi lovers celebrate Pi Day on March 14. Year in and year out, students learn the value of pi – both in theoretical and practical aspects. 3.1416… – who is not familiar with the number? Behind the scenes, however, there is another number that we must pay attention to. Earlier this year, I discovered the Tau Manifesto, courtesy of math goddess (I’ve taken the liberty to call her this) Vi Hart. She made a video explaining why Pi is wrong. Why Read more »

Happy Pi Day 2011!

Happy Pi Day 2011!

Happy Pi Day 2011! Today, pi lovers can celebrate this number for the 22nd year in a row. Founded by physicist Larry Shaw more than two decades ago, Pi Day has become known all over the world – both online and offline. You can do whatever you want to do to make a toast to Pi – including stuffing yourself with your favorite pie. Here are some interesting things related to Pi Day. Last week, Robin shared a video showing us how Pi sounds when made into music. It is a mesmerizing piece of work, so if you haven’t seen it yet, go click that link. If you are planning Read more »

Pi Day 2010!

Pi Day 2010!

Not all of you may know it, but today is Pi Day 2010! Now, I do not really have to explain to you the reason behind today being Pi Day, do I? In case the obvious is lost on you, check the date. Today is March 14, 2010. In figures, that 3/14/2010. Now you’re catching on… The official web site for this holiday can be found at Pi Day. Just to refresh your memory, here is a little something from the official web site: Pi, Greek letter ( ), is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is celebrated by math Read more »