π is rational, or is it?
Disclaimer: π is irrational. Duh doy. We’ve proved it over and over and over again, but this isn’t really about π being rational or not. No no. This is about how mysterious the simplest of technologies tend to be even today when it feels like we’ve mastered technology. But seriously, π ISN’T rational, don’t get any ideas. The Confusion Try this. Open up your calculator (a physical one) and type in 116 / 13 and look at the solution carefully....