If you're big fan of mine (ahem), you would have probably seen me post something about a project called Pythagoras on Facebook. I'm sorry to disappoint you but this is it.

Why that codename? People who have worked with me in the past know that I am fond of giving projects codenames. I don't know. It keeps them interesting and kinda-hush-hush or something, I guess. Anyway, I chose Pythagoras because I believe that he has made a very significant contribution to the world of mathematics and like I, he is fond of numbers and their relationships. If you're that detailed, you will notice that some ratios of images follow Phi, but not that accurate since there is no irrational pixel.

Aside from being a number nerd, Pythagoras was also a philosopher. "He was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom...", states Wikipedia. I may like to hang out much and drink and play Mahjong but I do encounter moments of deep enlightenment once in a while and gain a fleeting glimpse of principle which may be considered enough (atleast I do) to initiate me into "sagacity". This is where you'll see those stuff soon, if I encounter another one and be able to put it into words. :p

One of the theories that Pythagoras is credited for (asides from his triangle theorem) that I just recently read about and am now very fascinated in is Musica universalis. There is an amazing resemblance between octaves and the octal number system and how it puts the whole universe into a harmonic symphony. I feel so enlightened reading about it. It also lead me to the page about the Pythagorean comma which blew my mind. Just look at the ratios on the note table!

I've always thought to myself that there is a way to get perfect pitch without actually having the ear for it (because you can't gain it) but instead have a profound understanding of the relationship of notes, sounds and music and put them into an equation. Musica universalis could be my sorry excuse for being tone-deaf. :p

So if you're into math like me, you'd understand why Pythagoras is such a fitting codename for my personal site. :)

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