> the fact that exp(1) = 2.718.. and we call that e is pretty insignificant and boring.
The constant itself is still pretty interesting. Using e as a base for all numbers yields optimal information density IIRC. Binary (base 2) is close to e so it's information density is not bad, but this also tells us that trinary (base 3) would be even better on this metric since it's closer.
There are lots of interesting properties like this that end up linked to e.
I wonder sometimes if when Dennard scaling finally grinds to a halt, some desperate and clever individuals will switch us to trinary circuitry, for that last 37% theoretical limit.
The constant itself is still pretty interesting. Using e as a base for all numbers yields optimal information density IIRC. Binary (base 2) is close to e so it's information density is not bad, but this also tells us that trinary (base 3) would be even better on this metric since it's closer.
There are lots of interesting properties like this that end up linked to e.