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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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Rogue Math
Rogue Math
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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
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³+10³+11³+12³+13³+14³+15³+16³+17³+18³+19³+20³+21³+22³+…
YouTubeJul 18, 2026
2081681993819799846994786333448627702865224538845305484256394568209274196127380…
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
Entirely Ridiculously Big Numbers - Numberphile
YouTubeMay 4, 2026
Mathematician Attempts Art - Numberphile
YouTubeApr 14, 2026
Awkward Primes - Numberphile
YouTubeApr 7, 2026
The Original Biggest Numbers - Numberphile
YouTubeMar 31, 2026
The Weather Equation - Numberphile
YouTubeMar 18, 2026
Calculating Pi with Skittles (and census data!?) - Numberphile
YouTubeMar 14, 2026
Feeling Grumpy about Pi Day - Numberphile
YouTubeMar 13, 2026
3867632931 × 10^10001 +1 - Numberphile
YouTubeFeb 16, 2026
The 15-Game - Numberphile
YouTubeFeb 7, 2026
Tools of the Trade (for infinite sums) - Numberphile
YouTubeFeb 3, 2026
A Fake Fields Medal - Numberphile
YouTubeJan 21, 2026
Euclid's Algorithm - Numberphile
YouTubeJan 16, 2026
Base Fibonacci - Numberphile
YouTubeJan 9, 2026
Almost Interesting Facts about 6-7 - Numberphile
YouTubeDec 22, 2025
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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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 1 month 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 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 0about 2 months ago
The Formalism of Freedom: Why Your Assumptions About '1' Might Be Broken
Science
The Formalism of Freedom: Why Your Assumptions About '1' Might Be Broken

We dive into the paradox of mathematical convergence, showing how confusing abstraction in math mirrors the critical need for verifiable, self-hosted systems in the digital age.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Beyond the Numbers: Unlocking the Secrets of Pascal's Triangle
Science
Beyond the Numbers: Unlocking the Secrets of Pascal's Triangle

It looks like a simple pattern, but Pascal's Triangle is a deep dive into combinatorics, powers of 2, and the fundamental architecture of mathematics.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Beautiful Logic of Infinity: Understanding Euclid's Proof of Primes
Science
The Beautiful Logic of Infinity: Understanding Euclid's Proof of Primes

Dive into the elegance of number theory with Euclid’s classic proof, exploring how mathematicians prove that prime numbers never run out.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
5 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When Math Saves Lives: The Power of the Train Graph
Science
When Math Saves Lives: The Power of the Train Graph

Discover how a simple graph structure solved the massive, complex problem of scheduling trains, proving that math is the ultimate safety net.

Numberphile
Numberphile
Rogue Math
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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