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Note that we only need one number to capture all possible finite content (i.e., the number is chosen such that all binary strings will appear somewhere in the binary representation of the number). A "normal number" [1] satisfies this property. And it is believed that Pi is a normal number.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_number



I’ve actually written a book on this topic: π


Can I have 1 cent for every spelling mistake I find in your book? ;)




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