The Tao of 2 Pi(e) · 10:51pm Jun 28th, 2014
A few weeks ago Walabio suggested I write a blog post for Tau Day. Tau Day, for those to whom this is all Greek, is an obvious extension of pi day: pi=π=3.14=March 14; tau=τ=2π=6.28=June 28. The benefits of using tau (defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its radius), in place of the considerably more widely used pi (ratio of the circumference to the diameter), are partly that it is more natural, and simplifies the notation of further mathematics. But more importantly, it provides a further opportunity for a day of geek humour, with its own set of bad jokes.
My initial thought was – no problem – I can always write another snippet with our two favourite Pies. The more challenging bit was how to mix ponies with abstract geometry. And I wanted to do a bit more than just repeat all the usual puns. In search of inspiration I went back to the primary source – Euclid.
The result, which ended up too long for a blog post, is my new story: The Tao of Two Pie. Thanks to everyone who has read and commented.
Something is funny in a story about τ (Tau) having 2 Pies, but I just cannot place that funny feeling.
