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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

California U.S. Rep Jerry McNerney: "That means there are more transcendental numbers than integers or any countable set. Pi is only one..."

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Jerry McNerney tweeted the following:

"That means there are more transcendental numbers than integers or any countable set. Pi is only one transcendental number, but it is the most special of them."
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Here are other recent tweets from Jerry McNerney:

"Happy #PiDay!

Today we celebrate the transcendental number Pi, whose first few digits are 3.1415926, and which emerges, or even erupts, universally. Transcendental numbers cannot be put in direct correspondence with a countable set such as integers."
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"How could one number out of a doubly infinite set be special? Its a number that likes to be used. And, importantly, it is a good reason to indulge in some delicious pie!"
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"Today we celebrate the contributions of women worldwide and recommit to continuing to advance a more equitable global society. twitter.com/VP/status/1501" on March 9
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