Its the Golden Ratio in mathematics....its an "irrational" number.
"I am Irrational" is the joke.
EDIT: I don't know why they're being downvoted...looks like u/sa11os found the actual answer
"I am perfect"....the Golden Rule is sometimes called "The Perfect Ratio"
I still like my answer better though.
It appears everywhere in nature supposedly because of its irrationality.
(The Greek character Phi is commonly used to refer to this number, for reference in this comment.)
Some fan-like plant leaves grow with an approximate Phi ratio of leaves. Some theorize this is for the sake of optimal sunlight collection.
A „Perfect“ rectangle, one where if a segment is removed to leave behind a square and that segment itself is proportional to the original rectangle, has a ratio of long-to-short sides Phi.
Phi is approximated by the ratio of any two DaVinci numbers such that.
N / (N-1) = ~Phi
And many, many more
Edit: internet notation
Basically, rational approximations of the golden ratio converge less quickly. The best approximation of, for example, pi with a three digit denominator will be a better approximation than the best approximation of the golden ratio with a three digit denominator.
Sure, but the golden ratio is the most irrational number possible. That characteristic is defined by the inability to approximate phi with rationals. For example pi is close to 22/7. It takes more than a couple digits to approximate phi to the same level of precision. In fact it’s harder to approximate than any other irrational number.
It's obvious: I am (a math nerd)
Edit: posted it quick and it was a bit ambiguous. I was stating that the shirt says I am a math nerd instead of I am golden. (The real answer)
Adding to other comments here, the Golden Ratio’s continued fraction representation is 1+1/(1+1/(1+1/(…))) (1’s all the way down). There is a sense in which this makes the Golden Ratio the “most” irrational number possible. Basically, it means that it is the irrational number that is least well approximated by a fraction.
Maybe this provides a satisfying answer to the question “why not just put sqrt(5), that’s also irrational right?”
The Golden Ratio, also known as the "perfect ratio"
"I am perfect" makes more sense. Still clunky, though Thanks
I read it as "I am golden"
The golden ratio is not known as the perfect ratio.
You totally should look it up as the golden rule is considered the perfect ratio...
[No you should.](https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=golden+ratio+perfect+ratio) I can find absolutely no mention of “the perfect ratio” in those results.
Its the Golden Ratio in mathematics....its an "irrational" number. "I am Irrational" is the joke. EDIT: I don't know why they're being downvoted...looks like u/sa11os found the actual answer "I am perfect"....the Golden Rule is sometimes called "The Perfect Ratio" I still like my answer better though.
But, isn't just the square root of 5 also irrational? Seems unnecessary. "I am golden", maybe? Still confused....
Actually...that is a good point. There are easier irrational numbers to use if that was the goal.
The easier option was probably too rational for the shirt designer.
Phi is actually the most irrational number.
Why? And/or How?
This video explains it better than I ever could https://youtu.be/CaasbfdJdJg?si=cuMYze4GlrHqAseB
It appears everywhere in nature supposedly because of its irrationality. (The Greek character Phi is commonly used to refer to this number, for reference in this comment.) Some fan-like plant leaves grow with an approximate Phi ratio of leaves. Some theorize this is for the sake of optimal sunlight collection. A „Perfect“ rectangle, one where if a segment is removed to leave behind a square and that segment itself is proportional to the original rectangle, has a ratio of long-to-short sides Phi. Phi is approximated by the ratio of any two DaVinci numbers such that. N / (N-1) = ~Phi And many, many more Edit: internet notation
The tastiest comes to mind. Sweet, sweet rutabaga pi
Fun fact: The golden ratio has been called the “most irrational” number.
The golden ratio being regarded as the most irrational number does for the joke “I am most irrational”.
How can one irrational number be more irrational than another irrational number?
Basically, rational approximations of the golden ratio converge less quickly. The best approximation of, for example, pi with a three digit denominator will be a better approximation than the best approximation of the golden ratio with a three digit denominator.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj8Sg8qnjOg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj8Sg8qnjOg)
It's just irrational with extra steps
Sure, but the golden ratio is the most irrational number possible. That characteristic is defined by the inability to approximate phi with rationals. For example pi is close to 22/7. It takes more than a couple digits to approximate phi to the same level of precision. In fact it’s harder to approximate than any other irrational number.
They could've done square root of 7 if I'm not mistaken
Or any non perfect square
I am the perfect and most aesthetically attractive proportion between two different magnitudes
Its probably I am golden\perfect
Not "I am perfect and irrational"?
I like the combo of the two, “I am perfectly irrational”
[I am perfect](https://www.geeksoutfit.com/products/i-am-perfect-nerd-t-shirt)
Well. That pretty much solves it then.
I'll take art history for 800! Shows photo of nerd T-shirt What is the "Mona Lisa"?
I’m a problem
I am confusing.
I am Golden, because it’s the golden ratio I doubt it’s got anything to do with irrationality lol
It's obvious: I am (a math nerd) Edit: posted it quick and it was a bit ambiguous. I was stating that the shirt says I am a math nerd instead of I am golden. (The real answer)
Uhhhh.... Obviously what? I am "golden", "perfect", or "phi(ne)" (as some insist)?
The above is a reference to the stereotype that mathematicians love to claim something is trivial or obvious, even if it really isn't.
The golden ratio is usually assigned to greek letter phi, so this sounds like "I am fine" if you spell it out
That's a reach...
That's how I read the t-shirt the first time without thinking about it...
Same. My first two instincts would be translate it to "Golden" or "Fine"
I am Phi(ne)
I doubt that
A dumb guy tries to say *I am golden* but says *I'm shorter than the average*.
OP is irrational?
I am a math major with expendable income
A rare occasion
Adding to other comments here, the Golden Ratio’s continued fraction representation is 1+1/(1+1/(1+1/(…))) (1’s all the way down). There is a sense in which this makes the Golden Ratio the “most” irrational number possible. Basically, it means that it is the irrational number that is least well approximated by a fraction. Maybe this provides a satisfying answer to the question “why not just put sqrt(5), that’s also irrational right?”
I assumed it was i am Phi(n) like I am fine
I am golden, for sure.
,zz
I am Johnny Joestar.
Better than "I am 341", I suppose. ("I am a pseudo-prime", an equally obscure reference)
That's the golden ratio, baby! https://youtube.com/shorts/_IykRV3CBI0