Your Favorite Number - What's Yours and Why?

[Drakkith]

Your Favorite Number!

What is your favorite number?? And why??

Mines...umm...one of them...probably between 0 and several trillion...I can't decide.

But I'll just go with two. Why? Because that's the number of pop tarts in a pouch!

 

[Dale]

When people ask me to pick a number between 1 and 10 I always pick pi. Does that count?

 

[Drakkith]

When people ask me to pick a number between 1 and 10 I always pick pi. Does that count?

Of course! But you better have cake in there somewhere...its my favorite.

 

[Insanity]

\sqrt 7/9

why?

6(x) * 9(x) = 42
54x^2=42
x^2=42/54
x^2=7/9
x= \sqrt 7/9

 

[Evo]

Two. It's my number for relaxation. I read someone that said in order to relax pick a number and assign relaxation to it. Then whenever you're stressed think of the number.

Doesn't work. But 2 is still a cool number.

 

[jhae2.718]

This is a tough one. Let's see, there's:

• e, for obvious reasons
• i, since \mathbb{C}^n is interesting
• \pi, for its all-around significance
• \varphi; I've always liked the Golden Ratio
• \aleph_0
• \frac{\pi^2}{6}, since it's a cool sum of \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2}
• G, because of its gravity
• k_e = \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} is rather electric
• 2, the only even prime
• the set of perfect numbers

Too many...can't decide.

 

[Drakkith]

Haha, i KNEW i'd get some great replies like these.

 

[jhae2.718]

Can't believe I forgot 42.

 

[hypatia]

27, only because of the odd amount of times it shows up in my life.

 

[jhae2.718]

I also like:

• Eddington's number, 15,747,724,136,275,002,577,605,653,961,181,555,468 ,044,717,914,527,116,709,366,231,425,076,185,631,0 31,296
• Graham's number, g₆₄
• The xkcd number, A(g₆₄,g₆₄), where A is the Ackermann function

 

[HeLiXe]

This is a tough one. Let's see, there's:

• e, for obvious reasons
• i, since \mathbb{C}^n is interesting
• \pi, for its all-around significance
• \varphi; I've always liked the Golden Ratio
• \aleph_0
• \frac{\pi^2}{6}, since it's a cool sum of \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2}
• G, because of its gravity
• k_e = \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} is rather electric
• 2, the only even prime
• the set of perfect numbers

Too many...can't decide.

This is so great <3

 

[Drakkith]

This is a tough one. Let's see, there's:

• e, for obvious reasons
• i, since \mathbb{C}^n is interesting
• \pi, for its all-around significance
• \varphi; I've always liked the Golden Ratio
• \aleph_0
• \frac{\pi^2}{6}, since it's a cool sum of \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2}
• G, because of its gravity
• k_e = \frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} is rather electric
• 2, the only even prime
• the set of perfect numbers

Too many...can't decide.

I feel kinda bad that I don't understand most of this lol.

 

[HeLiXe]

That's what makes it so great

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

13 is my most favorite number. I've pretty much got that one to myself. In fact I have a bunch of favorite numbers, and 13 is the smallest one. So, in addition to being my most favorite number, it is also my least favorite number.

 

[turbo]

I like 4. Diagrammatically, it is very symmetrical. It is composed of 2 2's, which is a plus. It scales up easily with 8, 12, 16, 20, 24...

When I was learning how to count, and later to appreciate and manipulate numbers, 4 was my favorite. I don't know why.

 

[Insanity]

6_{13} * 9_{13} = 42_{13}
but that is incorrect, hence \sqrt 7/9

 

[lisab]

I like 4. Diagrammatically, it is very symmetrical. It is composed of 2 2's, which is a plus. It scales up easily with 8, 12, 16, 20, 24...

When I was learning how to count, and later to appreciate and manipulate numbers, 4 was my favorite. I don't know why.

I don't really have a favorite, but I've always liked 9 for much the same reasons you like 4.

 

[HeLiXe]

I can't decide between mine but pi is very special to me, I also love the square root of 2.

 

[jhae2.718]

...I also love the square root of 2.

Don't tell that to the Pythagoreans.

 

[HeLiXe]

lololol

 

[jhae2.718]

don't tell that to the pythagoreans.

 

[Proton Soup]

i have a weekness for 7

 

[Ivan Seeking]

h

Everything interesting has an h in it.

 

[jhae2.718]

Also \hbar, \quad \epsilon_0, \quad \mu_0

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Gotta love googolplex.

 

[jhae2.718]

This thread has the potential for a lot of answers, so let's just say:
x:\forall x \in \mathbb{C}^n
(Hopefully some mathematician here can point out what the largest set is if I'm wrong.)

 

[KrisOhn]

5.39\times10^{-44}

 

[HeLiXe]

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[HeLiXe]

5.39\times10^{-44}

Ah yes and this reminds me of 6.02 x 10^23 <3 beautiful in more ways than one!

 

[Calrid]

Infinity because it isn't one despite maths. :)

I like watching people trying to put the infinite and indefinite in a box, the mental masturbation alone makes infinity fascinating.

That and transcendentals like \pi\;\;\;\; e^x\;\; \sqrt {2}[/itex] etc which just never stop.

 

[Dembadon]

My favorite number is 0, and my second favorite number is 1.

Oh, and eleventy.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

I like watching people trying to put the infinite in a box, the mental masturbation alone makes infinity fascinating.

Favorite cardinality?

 

[Calrid]

Favorite cardinality?

Not really got one as cardinality is a property again not really a number.

Although I have a fondness for aleph pi just because it looks nice, I genuinely have no idea what its cardinality is except its greater than the preceding ones, allegedly.

Of course it isn't really but axioms are fun. If we say infinity is bigger than infinity then it is I think is how it works. I personally think of infinity at least in reality as all there is, because it stops brain matter from leaking out of my ears too much and is practical.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Not really got one as cardinality is a property again not really a number.

Aleph numbers are not numbers?

Of course it isn't really but axioms are fun. If we say infinity is bigger than infinity then it is I think is how it works. I personally think of infinity at least in reality as all there is, because it stops brain matter from leaking out of my ears too much and is practical.

Well, obviously, if you want to understand set theory, the last thing you want to do is think.

 

[Calrid]

Aleph numbers are not numbers?

No infinity isn't numerable I started a thread on it. Infinity is unbound merely defining it makes it bound to a particular symbol not to an actual infinity. Whilst this flies in pure maths outside of it it is ultimately pointless. Because the definition is false and the axiom is questionable at best. Of course if we accept it is true then it works, but I don't think philosophically you can.

Philosobabble you might want to give it a miss.

I don't think anyone can conceive of the infinity or represent it without an allusion which makes the definition non constructive and without any terms as well as useless. But its just an opinion.

Well, obviously, if you want to understand set theory, the last thing you want to do is think.

That's extremely patronising and condescending, well done.

You don't know me and you know nothing about me so please don't judge me, you'll just end up looking like an ***.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Philosobabble you might want to give it a miss.

I think so.

I don't think anyone can conceive of the infinity or represent it without an allusion which makes the definition non constructive and without any terms as well as useless. But its just an opinion.

the infinities...

"Can't conceive", I'll buy; "can't represent" is a bit of a contradiction here. I'm pretty sure mathematicians have managed to represent them precisely.

 

[Calrid]

I think so.
the infinities...

"Can't conceive", I'll buy; "can't represent" is a bit of a contradiction here. I'm pretty sure mathematicians have managed to represent them precisely.

Ok show me infinity.

And don't say aleph 0, that is not an infinity any more than a property defines existence ie cardinality.

It is a completely non constructive proof that cannot be proved outside of itself and that no one really thinks about these days. Which in laymens terms means its pretty much only inductively provable and has no application to anything and never will.

Kant would of laughed.

Its a circular axiom how can something which cannot be defined that is more than the universe be defined and have any use? Sure you could take a photo of a fairy but would that mean the fairy was real or that you just used little cardboard fairy cut outs to make it look like they were real.

Bit of a derail take it to the thread if you want to discuss it further. Its an ontological issue and therefore its epistemology is arguable.

It's also not a new argument and has been going on for thousands of years.

 

[Pythagorean]

Don't tell that to the Pythagoreans.

 

[Calrid]

My favorite number is 0, and my second favorite number is 1.

Oh, and eleventy.

What about twelvty the number of precious things in the shop?

Nice round number that.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

ok show me infinity.

1, 2, 3...

 

[HeLiXe]

Oh, and eleventy.

and beventeen

 

[Calrid]

1, 2, 3...

That's symbolic. Really should take this to the thread because its a bit of a derail. I'd be happy to discuss it with you there but I'll leave you with this:

Can you draw a perfect circle even with a computer program?

How would you measure it was perfectly in proportion to pi?

is 3.141... = pi? Or is it an approximation.

Using calculus show me how pi = pi?

Now using transfinities, or aleph numbers in number theory, as limits, show me how the area under the graph is larger or smaller than pi if it is a decimal, and if it is a fraction?

How can you diagonalise a concept that cannot be defined in discrete steps?

How can you utilise something that is more than a limit to reality?

What exists outside of time and space?

How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?

How can you define god?

 

[Calrid]

and beventeen

Squillions is my personal fave.

And umumloads.

 

[Helios]

SEVENTEEN !

Where things happen in seventeens, or things are divisible by or are multiples of seventeen, then this is both a manifestation of and evidence of the Creator's handiwork. In the number seventeen, we find the most aesthetic satisfaction.

There are 17 wallpaper symmetry groups.
A sattelite in the lowest possible orbit will circle the Earth 17 times per day.
The mass of Neptune is 17 times that of the Earth.
There are 17 sylabbles in a haiku poem.
The cicada has a seventeen year life cycle.
One day it will be proven that the universe has 17 dimensions.
I am looking for a soulmate, but only if she's 17.
If anyone knows something about 17, let me know.

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

Squillions is my personal fave.

And umumloads.

Brazilians are nice.

 

[HeLiXe]

Squillions is my personal fave.

And umumloads.

LOLOL I've never heard of umumloads...instant favorite

If anyone knows something about 17, let me know.

It is inferior to beventeen

 

[Calrid]

LOLOL I've never heard of umumloads...instant favorite

It is inferior to beventeen

It's not as perfectly square as twelvty though. Although in number theory beventeen is considered the highest order transdefinite number between at least some and lots.

Some people claim you can have more than lots or even umumloads the highest cardinal nondefinite numeration, but they are just idiots, more than lots what like squillions^{gajillions+zillions} that's just the same as saying umumloads please, idiots.

 

[HeLiXe]

Caldrid you are killing me! How can I now focus on my illogical English assignment?

 

[Calrid]

Caldrid you are killing me! How can I now focus on my illogical English assignment?

Pfft how can you be doing English when I am handing you the secrets of the Universe.

Peasant!

It's probably illogical because you don't understand twelvty properly anyway. Couldn't hurt..?

 

[epenguin]

Believe it or not, and I am not sure I do, I saw a few years ago a taxi in London with registration plate TXI 1729.