- #1
PFuser1232
- 479
- 20
One million digits of pi, printed out on a mile long piece of paper.
What do you think?
Printing 1 Million Digits of Pi: 1 Mile of Paper!
Click For Summary
Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of printing one million digits of pi on a mile-long piece of paper, exploring the implications, reactions, and opinions regarding this endeavor. Participants express their thoughts on the significance of such a feat, the environmental impact, and the humorous aspects presented in a related video.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express that knowing one million digits of pi is unnecessary, suggesting that only a few digits are needed for practical calculations.
- Others find the video interesting but criticize the waste of paper involved in printing such a large number of digits.
- A participant humorously suggests that people who memorize many digits of pi could better utilize their memory for more practical purposes.
- There is a mention of mathematicians who can recall all digits of pi, with a humorous note about needing to work on their order.
- One participant emphasizes the environmental concern regarding the amount of paper used, while another notes the minimal ink consumption.
- Some participants engage in a light-hearted debate about what is more impressive in the video: the mile of paper or the congested parking lot depicted.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express disagreement regarding the value and implications of printing one million digits of pi, with some viewing it as a waste and others finding it entertaining or interesting. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.
Contextual Notes
Participants' opinions vary widely, with some focusing on the practical aspects of pi and others on the environmental impact of the project. There are also humorous elements that reflect personal experiences and perspectives on memory and usefulness.
One million digits of pi, printed out on a mile long piece of paper.
What do you think?
- #2
jedishrfu
Mentor
- 15,688
- 10,495
Cool video!
They've gone where few have tread before or I'd walk a mile for PI . The sequel will be PI in the sky.
They've gone where few have tread before or I'd walk a mile for PI . The sequel will be PI in the sky.
Last edited:
- #3
Fachni
- 1
- 0
It is not important to know one million digits of ##\pi##. We only need to know a few of the digits in the calculation. However, the video is interesting.
- #4
- 22,170
- 3,332
Interesting video. But the waste of paper really is painful to me.
- #5
Blackberg
- 29
- 20
I think people who remember more than a few digits should use their memory for something more useful.
- #6
Intrastellar
Gold Member
- 123
- 42
I happen to know some mathematicians who know all the digits of pi!Blackberg said:
They said they need to work on their order though.
- #7
- 19,385
- 15,617
I think it's a huge waste of time and paper but since it lead to montahar's humorous comment, I'll let it pass this time but if they cut down any more trees for such inanity, I'm going send them a harsh letter.
- #8
PFuser1232
- 479
- 20
It is a waste of paper.
Only 8 ml of ink though!
Only 8 ml of ink though!
- #9
nuuskur
Science Advisor
- 928
- 1,226
that's what I said to my algebra professor :Dmontadhar said:
- #10
DiracPool
- 1,254
- 514
Who's with me here? What's more impressive in this video, the mile of paper with 1 million digits of Pi computed on it? Or is it the impossible congestion density of that parking lot they show in the first 30 seconds? There must be close to a million cars there.
- #11
- 19,385
- 15,617
You must not have ever parked in a long-term lot at a major American airport. They all look like that.DiracPool said:Who's with me here? What's more impressive in this video, the mile of paper with 1 million digits of Pi computed on it? Or is it the impossible congestion density of that parking lot they show in the first 30 seconds? There must be close to a million cars there.
Similar threads
- · Replies 10 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 4 ·
- · Replies 16 ·
High School
Cool fact about number of digits in n!
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 1 ·
- · Replies 1 ·