taterhill Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I can go 2-3 digits.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 what a huge ass waste of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I can go 2-3 digits.... 631803[/snapback] Industrial accident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical TBD Guy Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 He may have an amazing memory, but memorizing numbers doesn't make you a math prodigy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 what a huge ass waste of time 632265[/snapback] In India, this is what gets teenagers laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sadder still is this quote: His ranking should be verified by the Pi World Ranking List within two months. This means that there is some sort of official body out there responsible for finding these people and validating their recitation - now that's a crappy way to spend your time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I can go 2-3 digits.... 631803[/snapback] The kids a rookie. I have memorized 7/3 to 12,000 digits past the decimal. Might not get me laid in Bangalore, but I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sadder still is this quote:This means that there is some sort of official body out there responsible for finding these people and validating their recitation - now that's a crappy way to spend your time... 632367[/snapback] was he not speaking clearly enough for voice recognition software to transcribe all the crap he spewed? if he's not autistic then he can use those memorization skills to get himself into medical school otherwise, let's see how well he can problem solve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 i like pie . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 The kids a rookie. I have memorized 7/3 to 12,000 digits past the decimal. Might not get me laid in Bangalore, but I did it. 632369[/snapback] If you can't get laid in Bangalore you got big problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If you can't get laid in Bangalore you got big problems. 632400[/snapback] Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilsAlum Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Not the kind of Pie I was hoping for Couldn't this guy find a better way to spend his time? Maybe like posting on the OT board for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If you can't get laid in Bangalore you got big problems. 632400[/snapback] If saying 2.33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333..... can get you laid anywhere, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 3.14 = Einstein's birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 How did i know his name wasn't going to be John Smith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 How did i know his name wasn't going to be John Smith? 632694[/snapback] Cause Americans are stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Cause Americans are stupid? 632811[/snapback] If memorizing pi to several thousand places adds depth and knowledge to ones life, I'm VERY happy to be shallow and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 If memorizing pi to several thousand places adds depth and knowledge to ones life, I'm VERY happy to be shallow and stupid. 632934[/snapback] I was joking, but the brain is a muscle...if he's able to do that, he is probably one smart dude in many areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I was joking, but the brain is a muscle...if he's able to do that, he is probably one smart dude in many areas. 632945[/snapback] Ahh... thought you were being serious. But I'm sure you're right. He is probably very smart. My point about him not being named "John Smith" is that little Johnny was probably too busy playing little league and studying regular math to be concerned with memorizing pi to a billion places. I just think some countries will hold the record in anything just to say they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 3.14159 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 When I was a freshman in HS, my math teacher told me that If I could remember Pi to the first 100 places, I could use that as my test grade... I'd get a point for every place I remembered. When I finally missed, that's my grade. I remembered the whole thing.. up to 100. I then proceeded to cut the next class and spend the entire hour smoking in the boys' room. So, how's everyone feel 'bout 'e?' WIthout which, there's no 'ln!' Oh, and golden rectanges!! God I'm such a dork. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 3.14159 632971[/snapback] do watch Stargate SG-1? Most SG1 fans I know can recite PI to that amount because they mention it in one of their episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I was joking, but the brain is a muscle...if he's able to do that, he is probably one smart dude in many areas. 632945[/snapback] depends on how you define intelligence does memorization = intelligence? or does problem solving ability = intelligence? many animals can memorize...cats, dogs, monkeys, dolphins, elephants, etc...what sets humans apart from animals is our problem solving ability the ability to problem solve drives progress and innovation...being able to memorize a bunch of numbers or body parts might be impressive, but in the end, you're just regurgitating information without manipulating it a good example of this would be comparing a bio related class in college to an engineering class for a genetics test, you'd just memorize a buttload of info and regurgitate it all back (same deal with the MCATs and med school boards) in an engineering test you're allowed to bring in pretty much anything you want...people would come in with stacks of books, laptops, notes and old exams...you weren't expected to memorize anything because memorizing something wouldn't save you anyway...instead, they test your ability to apply your knowledge and problem solve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I was joking, but the brain is a muscle... Please tell me you're using an analogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 do watch Stargate SG-1? Most SG1 fans I know can recite PI to that amount because they mention it in one of their episodes 633071[/snapback] no just an engineer- the only thing i remember from my B.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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