Re: The Gordian knot


John Jones wrote:
Rupert wrote:

John Jones wrote:
Rupert wrote:

John Jones wrote:
Rupert wrote:

Why not?

For example, if a computer generated the digits of pi randomly, it
would not be pi.

Pi is a calculus, a function, not a number. If the digits of pi are
created randomly then there is no possibility of showing that these
digits are of pi. Pi must be calculated, not 'thrown'.

That's not the question I asked.

It bloody well is the question you asked.

No, it is not, thank you. My replies are below what I reply to, not
above.

Pi cannot be thrown - that
is, created randomly.

Any truly 'random' process (an idea which most people except) cannot be
described by a formulaically driven mathematics. A number that is
thrown, whether by machine, person, or quantum die roller, only
produces numerals. There are no random numbers.

Don't you know any probability theory? Of course random processes can
be modelled by functions. It is your job to formulate your question as
a coherent mathematical question. You tell me what mathematical model
you want to use.

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