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Fourth paragraph:

> It should be obvious that π is not “wrong” in the sense of being factually incorrect; the number π is perfectly well-defined, and it has all the properties normally ascribed to it by mathematicians. When we say that “π is wrong”, we mean that π is a confusing and unnatural choice for the circle constant.



Yes, the article is correct and I agree with it, I just feel the wording is unfortunate.


The wording is marketing.


True, and it's not even my marketing; it comes from Bob Palais' original article "Pi Is Wrong!".




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