The illusion of circle - Rethinking PI

This philosophical manifesto challenges the foundational role of π in physics and mathematics. It proposes that π may not be a true constant of nature, but rather a projection of human idealization. Written from a post-Platonic perspective, it invites the reader to rethink irrational constants as reflections of cognitive simplifications rather than intrinsic truths of the universe.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15253406
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History and Theory of Mathematics
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The illusion of circle - Rethinking PI

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
History and Theory of Mathematics
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The illusion of circle - Rethinking PI

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Abstract

This philosophical manifesto challenges the foundational role of π in physics and mathematics. It proposes that π may not be a true constant of nature, but rather a projection of human idealization. Written from a post-Platonic perspective, it invites the reader to rethink irrational constants as reflections of cognitive simplifications rather than intrinsic truths of the universe.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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History and Theory of Mathematics
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