Comment by lutusp

> It should be noted that the number e = 2.71828 ... does not have any importance in practice, its value just satisfies the curiosity to know it, but there is no need to use it in any application.

In calculations like compound financial interest, radioactive decay and population growth (and many others), e is either applied directly or derived implicitly.

> ... 2*pi is the most important transcendental number, not pi.

Gotta agree with this one.