January 2011
2 posts
In 1882, the task [of constructing a square with the same area as a given circle by using only a finite number of steps with compass and straightedge] was proven to be impossible, as a consequence of the Lindemann–Weierstrass theorem which proves that pi (π) is a transcendental, rather than an algebraic irrational number; that is, it is not the root of any polynomial with rational coefficients....
I care about all of you.
For yours is a generous Patrick.
Kind and thoughtful, forgiving and present.
But also
A furious Patrick.
Wrathful and jealous, with a touch like ice and the lick of hungry fire.
I mean … Belle and Sebastian? Come ON people.
But I forgive you, I guess. Because I care. About all of you.
