Philosophizing about Random Numbers

Take this number: 159265

Looks pretty random. But it is the 3rd through 8th decimal place of pi. So it's not random at all.

So my question is: If pi is non-repeating and infinite (it is) does that mean it contains every possible combination of numbers? Like, is my telephone number somewhere in pi? Is my social security number somewhere in pi? Is the script to Pulp Fiction somewhere in pi through a straight letter to number substitution scheme?

If so, no number can be random. It would be part of pi. Discuss.

What in the world made you think of that?
Also, interesting thought.
Also, possible.

Man I need to start smoking again.

I like this.

I think that just because a series of numbers is represented in pi, though, doesn't mean that it couldn't ever be considered random. Whether or not something is random hinges on intent. It's situational. Monster trucks.

If you slap the numpad a few times and your phone number happens to pop up, you still got to it randomly, and thus it could be called a random number.

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Originally Posted by Anal Kaboom

Man I need to start smoking again.

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Pole?

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Originally Posted by køda

If you slap the numpad a few times and your phone number happens to pop up, you still got to it randomly, and thus it could be called a random number.

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True words from a smart man.

monkeys and typewriters.

A number is not random by its value, it is random based on the probability that it is chosen within a certain boundary.

Your mom is based on the probability that it is chosen within a certain boundary.

Wat?