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Top 1n e^10 reasons e is better than pi
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a lighthearted comparison of the mathematical constants e and π, exploring their significance in various mathematical contexts. Participants engage in a playful debate regarding the merits of each constant, referencing their applications in geometry, calculus, and logarithmic functions.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants argue that both e and π are important in mathematics, suggesting that comparing them is trivial.
- One participant points out that while log_π π equals 1, log_π e is more complex, implying a difference in simplicity between the two constants.
- Another participant emphasizes that π is significant in calculus, citing its appearance in the Riemann zeta function as an example.
- There is a humorous exchange regarding the use of log versus ln, with some participants suggesting that engineers prefer ln while mathematicians may not.
- One participant humorously questions the seriousness of using log instead of ln, indicating a playful rivalry between different fields.
- Another participant makes a playful remark about the taste of mathematical expressions involving e and π, suggesting a whimsical perspective on their relationship.
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Participants express differing views on the significance of e and π, with no consensus reached on which constant is "better." The discussion remains playful and exploratory, with competing perspectives on their mathematical roles.
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The discussion includes humor and informal exchanges, which may affect the seriousness of the claims made. Some mathematical expressions and concepts are referenced without full elaboration, leaving certain assumptions and definitions implicit.
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Raghav Gupta
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That is all for entertainment but in our world both are important . Doing a comparison on such little things does not make sense.
For example,
## log_π π= 1## whereas ## log_π e## is a nasty number.
Geometry came earlier than calculus.
For making calculus, geometry was important and therefore π being used in baby geometry makes it better than e in your point 5 case.
For example,
## log_π π= 1## whereas ## log_π e## is a nasty number.
Geometry came earlier than calculus.
For making calculus, geometry was important and therefore π being used in baby geometry makes it better than e in your point 5 case.
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6. You really should use log instead of ln if you want me to take you seriously.
5. Pi arises in calculus and analysis. For example in the riemann zeta function ##\zeta(2)=\pi^2/6##.
3. ##\pi## stands for periphery.
5. Pi arises in calculus and analysis. For example in the riemann zeta function ##\zeta(2)=\pi^2/6##.
3. ##\pi## stands for periphery.
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micromass: log? What are you, some kind of engineer?
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I beg your pardon, it was an attempt at humor.
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ellipsis said:
It are in fact the engineers who use ln, not the mathematicians.
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A lumberjack ratherellipsis said:
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sin(e) is a nasty number, where sin(π)=0.
Pi e without e might not taste good, but what is pi e without pi?
Pi e without e might not taste good, but what is pi e without pi?
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