That Time Indiana Tried to Change Pi
Ridiculous History
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The Controversial Legislation of Pi in Indiana
This chapter discusses the controversial bill introduced in the Indiana state house to legally change the value of pi to 3.2. It explores the protagonist's surprise at the debate surrounding mathematical legislation and introduces Edwin Goodwin, a country doctor and amateur mathematician obsessed with a construction problem. The chapter delves into the lobbying efforts and the protagonist's decision to decline a meeting with Goodwin.
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