Pi is obsolete!

[Brian Ellis]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13906169

I can well understand that π should be replaced by τ. Nearly all the relevant calculations I have had to make in nearly 60 years since I graduated have included 2π, so this would be a logical step. (Actually, it just struck me >60 years; I went from Uni, conscripted straight into the army on 18 June 1951!!!)

[Jammrock]

This is another one of those Pluto things isn't it. Scientists trying to make a name for themselves by shaking things up instead of doing something productive or creative.

Ï€ > Ï„

[VJ]

Brian: that is old news! I do agree with some of the comments in the article: Euler's identity looks much better with pi...
From a notation point of view, π has double the legs of τ, isn't that confusing?