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Videos about numbers and mathematics. Videos by Brady Haran since 2011. Our thanks to Jane Street and our Patreon supporters.

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Terence Tao's Math(s) Essentials - Numberphile
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
Blind Ranking Numbers (Tom Crawford)
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
Who's Richer, Mario or Sonic? - Numberphile
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
Blind Ranking Numbers (Daniel Litt)
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
Blind Ranking Numbers (Terence Tao)
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Squaring the Triangle - Numberphile
YouTubeOct 25, 2026
A New Math Meme - Numberphile
YouTubeOct 18, 2026
No More Heroes - Terence Tao Talks to Numberphile About AI
YouTubeOct 15, 2026
The End of Mathematical Mountain Climbing - Numberphile
YouTubeOct 14, 2026
Blind Ranking Numbers (Matt Parker)
YouTubeOct 6, 2026
All the Noble Polyhedra #maths #math #animation
YouTubeOct 3, 2026
Big News in Polyhedra - Numberphile
YouTubeOct 2, 2026
The Buckmaster Interview (Navier-Stokes) - Numberphile
YouTubeSep 29, 2026
What now for Mathematics (with 3Blue1Brown) - Numberphile
YouTubeSep 28, 2026
Blind Ranking Numbers (James Grime)
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
SOLVED: Navier-Stokes cracked by AI - Numberphile
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
The Biggest Gaps Between Primes - Numberphile
YouTubeSep 16, 2026
The Immortal Kangaroo Sequence - Numberphile
YouTubeSep 4, 2026
2.685 is (almost) everywhere - Numberphile
YouTubeAug 22, 2026
291 Holes - Numberphile
YouTubeAug 10, 2026
Cutting Moons - Numberphile
YouTubeAug 5, 2026
The Mountain Climbing Theorem - Numberphile
YouTubeJul 28, 2026
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YouTubeJul 18, 2026
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YouTubeJul 13, 2026
Long Legged Letters - Numberphile
YouTubeJul 4, 2026
The Fixed Point Theorem - Numberphile
YouTubeJun 25, 2026
Palindrome Ages - Numberphile
YouTubeJun 15, 2026
The Abel (not Nobel) Prize - Numberphile
YouTubeJun 3, 2026
The Unsolved Lollipop Problem - Numberphile
YouTubeMay 27, 2026
Red & Black Knights (extraordinary result) - Numberphile
YouTubeMay 12, 2026
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The Klein Bottle Hustle: Cliff Stoll's Sovereign Business Model
Business
The Klein Bottle Hustle: Cliff Stoll's Sovereign Business Model

Forget scaling to millions. Cliff Stoll's Klein bottle business is a masterclass in creator economy principles, demonstrating the power of personalized connection and a genuine love for your craft – a perfect blueprint for Rogue Tubers.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Tubers
3 min
0 0 06 days ago
Chasing Magic: Knights, Kings, and the Sweet Spot of Mathematical Creativity
Science
Chasing Magic: Knights, Kings, and the Sweet Spot of Mathematical Creativity

Ever feel like you're tumbling down a rabbit hole of fascinating math? Ayliean MacDonald's Numberphile video on Magic Chess Tours does just that, exploring the beautiful and sometimes frustrating quest for mathematical patterns. Let's dive in!

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
3 min
0 0 06 days ago
Graph Numbers and the Beautiful Constraint: A Rogue Math Dive
Science
Graph Numbers and the Beautiful Constraint: A Rogue Math Dive

Ever wonder about numbers that hide within graphs? Richard Elwes explores subcubic graph numbers, revealing a surprising constraint and a beautiful sequence. Let's unpack this and see where it leads.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
3 min
0 0 06 days ago
The Mathematical Muse: Hacking Creativity with Queneau's Billion Sonnets
Techniques
The Mathematical Muse: Hacking Creativity with Queneau's Billion Sonnets

Feeling stuck in your writing? A quirky 20th-century poet used math to generate an almost unfathomable number of sonnets. Let’s explore how this approach, and the philosophy behind it, might spark new creative avenues for Rogue Writers.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Writers
4 min
0 0 06 days ago
The Irreducible Code: Why Primes Matter More Than Ever in the Digital Frontier
Science
The Irreducible Code: Why Primes Matter More Than Ever in the Digital Frontier

Just like circular primes, true digital sovereignty requires irreducible, self-hosted components that can't be easily rotated or controlled by a single entity.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Math Gets Geothermal: Unpacking the Yellowstone Permutation
Science
When Math Gets Geothermal: Unpacking the Yellowstone Permutation

Dive into the fascinating world of number theory with the Yellowstone Permutation, exploring how primes and greatest common divisors govern seemingly random sequences.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Guessing Isn't Enough: Revising Estimates with Statistical Power
Science
When Guessing Isn't Enough: Revising Estimates with Statistical Power

Sometimes the best estimate requires more than a gut feeling. We dive into Stein's Paradox, exploring how real data helps refine our knowledge in the most mathematically beautiful way.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Infinite Constant vs. The Rate-Limited API: Why Pi Matters to Sovereignty
Science
The Infinite Constant vs. The Rate-Limited API: Why Pi Matters to Sovereignty

Pi is a symbol of infinite, open knowledge. In the age of rate-limited, proprietary APIs, this mathematical constant serves as the perfect blueprint for decentralized, self-hosted computation.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond Base Ten: Unlocking the Magic of Practical Numbers
Science
Beyond Base Ten: Unlocking the Magic of Practical Numbers

Discover how certain numbers create perfect, elegant systems—a look into number theory using historical weights and measures.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Regular Shape: Unlocking the Secrets of the Largest Small Hexagon
Science
Beyond the Regular Shape: Unlocking the Secrets of the Largest Small Hexagon

Sometimes the most complex math problems show us that the answer isn't what we expect, teaching us that the process of proof is often more rewarding than the final number.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
From Spheres to Self-Sovereignty: Understanding Digital Projection
Science
From Spheres to Self-Sovereignty: Understanding Digital Projection

We break down stereographic projection—a mathematical mapping—and draw parallels to how Big Tech attempts to project its services onto a controlled API plane.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Beauty of the Closed Loop: Why Self-Contained Computation Still Matters
Equipment
The Beauty of the Closed Loop: Why Self-Contained Computation Still Matters

Whether it's a vintage printing calculator or a modern LLM, true computational sovereignty starts with keeping the logic, the data, and the compute cycle entirely local.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Simple Rules Create Complex Systems: The Collatz Conjecture and Sovereign Tech
Science
When Simple Rules Create Complex Systems: The Collatz Conjecture and Sovereign Tech

The Collatz Conjecture shows how incredibly simple mathematical rules can generate astonishing, complex patterns—a perfect analogy for building decentralized, self-hosted infrastructure.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Geometry of Effort: What Happens When You Play Sports in Hyperbolic Space?
Science
The Geometry of Effort: What Happens When You Play Sports in Hyperbolic Space?

A mind-bending look at how exponential growth changes the scale of the playing field, offering a profound lesson in preparation and effort.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Athletes
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Randomness Lies: The Hidden Bias in Prime Number Races
Science
When Randomness Lies: The Hidden Bias in Prime Number Races

Exploring the fascinating world of prime numbers reveals that even the most random-seeming patterns often hide deep, predictable biases, challenging our assumptions about chance.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Numbers Shrink: Understanding Finite Fields and Modular Math
Science
When Numbers Shrink: Understanding Finite Fields and Modular Math

Dive into the fascinating world where seemingly infinite numbers are constrained by a prime modulus, transforming basic arithmetic into advanced algebra.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Are Boring Numbers Even Possible? A Deep Dive into Mathematical Proof
Science
Are Boring Numbers Even Possible? A Deep Dive into Mathematical Proof

We all run into numbers that seem uninteresting. But number theory suggests that mathematically, every number might actually be fascinating.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Magic of the Dent: How Struggle Makes Math Click
Science
The Magic of the Dent: How Struggle Makes Math Click

Sometimes the most unexpected way to improve is to push past the point of frustration. This video explores how denting a balloon actually makes it rounder.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Folding Paper Becomes a Proof: Exploring the Fold and Cut Theorem
Science
When Folding Paper Becomes a Proof: Exploring the Fold and Cut Theorem

Sometimes the most advanced mathematical concepts come from the simplest materials—like a piece of folded paper. Today, we dive into the fascinating world of topology and the Fold and Cut Theorem.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Geometry Gets Weird: Exploring Shapes of Constant Width
Science
When Geometry Gets Weird: Exploring Shapes of Constant Width

Dive into the fascinating world of Reuleaux polygons and solids, exploring how some shapes maintain their width no matter how they are rotated.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
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