Biography:Numberphile

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Short description: Educational YouTube channel focusing on mathematics
Numberphile
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The logo of the channel
YouTube information
Channels
Websitewww.numberphile.com
Created byBrady Haran
Presented by
Years active15 September 2011 (2011-09-15) – present
GenreEducational entertainment
Subscribers
  • 4.38 million (Numberphile)
  • 249 thousand (Numberphile2)
Total views
  • 651 million (Numberphile)
  • 19.0 million (Numberphile2)
Associated acts
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg 100,000 subscribers
  • 2012 (Numberphile)
  • 2016 (Numberphile2)
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg 1,000,000 subscribers 2014 (Numberphile)
Updated 23 November 2023

Numberphile is an educational YouTube channel featuring videos that explore topics from a variety of fields of mathematics.[1][2] In the early days of the channel, each video focused on a specific number, but the channel has since expanded its scope,[3] featuring videos on more advanced mathematical concepts such as Fermat's Last Theorem, the Riemann hypothesis[4] and Kruskal's tree theorem.[5] The videos are produced by Brady Haran, a former BBC video journalist and creator of Periodic Videos, Sixty Symbols, and several other YouTube channels.[6] Videos on the channel feature several university professors, maths communicators and famous mathematicians.[7][8]

In 2018, Haran released a spin-off audio podcast titled The Numberphile Podcast.[9]

YouTube channel

The Numberphile YouTube channel was started on 15 September 2011. Most videos consist of Haran interviewing an expert on a number, mathematical theorem or other mathematical concept.[10] The expert usually draws out their explanation on a large piece of brown paper and attempts to make the concepts understandable to the average, non-mathematician viewer.[11] It is supported by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and Math for America.[12][13] Haran also runs the "Numberphile2" channel, which includes extra footage and further detail than the main channel.[14]

Reception

Numberphile consistently rates among the top YouTube channels in math and education.[15][16][17][18][19] The channel was nominated for a Shorty Award in Education in 2016.[20] The New York Times said that, "at Numberphile, mathematicians discourse, enthusiastically and winningly, on numbers", and The Independent described the channel as "insanely popular".[21][22] The Sunday Times said, "The mathematical stars of social media, such as James Grime and Matt Parker, entertain legions of fans with glorious videos demonstrating how powerful and playful maths can be."[23]

New Scientist listed Numberphile as one of the top ten science channels on YouTube in 2019.[24]

Contributors

The Numberphile channel has hosted a wide array of mathematicians, computer scientists, scientists and science writers, including:[25]



The Numberphile Podcast

The Numberphile Podcast
Presentation
Hosted byBrady Haran
GenreInterview
LanguageEnglish
Length25–75 minutes
Production
No. of episodes49 ((As of August 2023))[60]
Publication
Original release4 November 2018 (2018-11-04) – present
Related shows
  • Hello Internet
  • The Unmade Podcast
Websitewww.numberphile.com/podcast

Haran started a podcast titled The Numberphile Podcast in 2018 as a sister project. The podcast focuses more heavily on the lives and personalities of the subjects of the videos.[61]

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References

  1. Schultz, Colin. "The Great Debate Over Whether 1+2+3+4..+ ∞ = −1/12". https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/great-debate-over-whether-1234-112-180949559/. 
  2. Ryan, Jackson. "Earth is getting a black box to record events that lead to the downfall of civilization" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/news/earth-is-getting-a-black-box-to-record-events-that-lead-to-the-downfall-of-civilization/. 
  3. Merow, Sophia D. (2024-01-02). "A Duodecade of Numberphile: The "Original Maths YouTube Channel" Turns 12" (in en). Math Horizons 31 (1): 20–23. doi:10.1080/10724117.2023.2224682. ISSN 1072-4117. 
  4. Lamb, Evelyn. "Does 1+2+3... Really Equal −1/12?". https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/roots-of-unity/does-123-really-equal-112/. 
  5. Bennett, Jay (20 October 2017). "The Enormity of the Number TREE(3) Is Beyond Comprehension". https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/math/a28725/number-tree3/. 
  6. As VidCon gets underway, science presenters rule the Web By Robert Lloyd Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2016
  7. Overbye, Dennis (3 February 2014). "In the End, It All Adds Up to – 1/12". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/04/science/in-the-end-it-all-adds-up-to.html. 
  8. The World of YouTube Math Communication by Scott Hershberger, Notices Of The American Mathematical Society, November 2022
  9. "The Numberphile Podcast". 11 November 2018. http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/the-numberphile-podcast. 
  10. 145 and the melancoil: What do narcissistic numbers and happy numbers share with the wild events that transpire when mathematicians visit the pub? GrrlScientist, The Guardian,Mathematics, 5 Mar 2012
  11. ECONOMIC POLICY: The eerie math that could predict terrorist By Ana Swanson, The Washington Post, March 1, 2016
  12. Numberphile sponsors Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
  13. Numberphile Nominated in Education 8th Annual Shorty Awards
  14. Haran, Brady. "Numberphile2" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyp1gCHZJU_fGWFf2rtMkCg/about. 
  15. Best YouTube Math Channels By Med Kharbach, PhD, YouTube Channels for Teachers, December 18, 2022
  16. Top 10 Best Math YouTube Channels by Jacqueline Michelle, History-Computer.com, December 21, 2022
  17. Maths Youtube Channels: The best Maths youtube channels from thousands of youtubers on the web ranked by subscribers, views, and video counts feedspot.com, May 10, 2023
  18. 43 Best Math YouTube Channels Ranked by Popularity #2 Numberphile, youneedchannels.com, Nov 20, 2022
  19. 17 Best Math Youtube Channels to Study Mathematics Education, Mathematics, January 24, 2023
  20. Joy, Alexis (January 19, 2016). The 8th Annual Shorty Award. https://alexisjoyvipaccess.com/2016/01/19/article-the-8th-annual-shorty-awards-just-released-this-years-nominees-find-out-if-your-fav-was-nominated-here. 
  21. Hale, Mike (April 24, 2012). "Genres Stretch, for Better and Worse, as YouTube Takes On TV". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/arts/television/youtubes-original-channels-take-on-tv.html. 
  22. Usborne, Simon (31 October 2014). "Stand-up and Be Counted". Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-stand-up-and-be-counted/124357822/. 
  23. Teach children to fall in love with maths and they can count on it for life By Hannah Fry, The Sunday Times, Dec 08, 2019
  24. Stokel-Walker, Chris (20 February 2019). "YouTube science videos: The channels you should subscribe to". New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132180-400-youtube-science-videos-the-channels-you-should-subscribe-to/. 
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  26. Haran, Brady (6 July 2018). "All in Federico Ardila" (in en). https://www.numberphile.com/videos/category/Federico+Ardila. 
  27. "Johnny Ball – Russian Multiplication – Numberphile". https://youtube.com/watch?v=HJ_PP5rqLg0. 
  28. "42 is the new 33 – Numberphile". 12 March 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASoz_NuIvP0. 
  29. Qureshi, Zainab (4 May 2020). ""Numberphile" sponsors mathematics professor". https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/2020/05/04/mathematics-professor-sponsored-numberphile/. 
  30. "Hasse Principle – Numberphile". 1 June 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6nUVa8EtlU. 
  31. Haran, Brady. "Tom Crawford on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWJ2TNTA79reKQ6S88kTvDR-. 
  32. Haran, Brady. "Zsuzsanna Dancso on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWLGm-EZUKAdx7wad6mjCQsh. 
  33. Guardian Staff (4 December 2021). "From a Sex and the City sequel to Halo Infinite: a complete guide to this week's entertainment" (in en). https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/dec/04/from-a-sex-and-the-city-sequel-to-halo-infinite-a-complete-guide-to-this-weeks-entertainment. 
  34. Haran, Brady. "James Grime on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWLNZRKWlcRmTABh_SExiiCj. 
  35. Haran, Brady. "Ron Graham on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWIEL4MazWfTqnJIzKbkbQ2M. 
  36. Haran, Brady (3 June 2019). "All in Edmund Harriss" (in en). https://www.numberphile.com/videos/category/Edmund+Harriss. 
  37. Haran, Brady. "Gordon Hamilton on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWLBG3Emtp1Kbb-l2ktl0z4M. 
  38. "Statistics, Storks, and Babies – Numberphile". 25 August 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n-d1ApBTFw. 
  39. Lamb, Evelyn. "Holly Krieger's Favorite Theorem" (in en). https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/roots-of-unity/holly-kriegers-favorite-theorem/. 
  40. "Primes without a 7 – Numberphile". 20 November 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeoBCS7IEqs. 
  41. "Little Fibs – Numberphile". 2 June 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izjrtR8Ozg. 
  42. Haran, Brady (19 December 2022). "All in Tony Padilla" (in en). https://www.numberphile.com/videos/category/Tony+Padilla. 
  43. Haran, Brady. "Simon Pampena on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWJm_xYEUbnOi0foDNp2dwEX. 
  44. "Why Did The Mathematician Cross The Road? – with Roger Penrose". 8 August 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiDWGbsVEno. 
  45. "210 is VERY Goldbachy – Numberphile". 28 May 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMIxDjSRTQ. 
  46. Haran, Brady. "Henry Segerman on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWL_GidO6CTTlBeBLoaJeMtl. 
  47. "Mobius Bridges and Buildings – Numberphile". 9 April 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwo7JReFTeg. 
  48. "Billionaire Mathematician – Numberphile". 13 May 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjVDqfUhXOY. 
  49. Haran, Brady. "Neil Sloane on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWJXQqPe_llzWmTHMPb9QvV2. 
  50. Haran, Brady. "Ben Sparks on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWLDKmnxLg8477hrxY33LL6q. 
  51. Haran, Brady. "Katie Steckles on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWK6paccSiJ-3s6lYLYXIA87. 
  52. "The World's Best Mathematician (*) – Numberphile". 14 March 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJ-zpJeY3E. 
  53. "Stable Rollers – Numberphile". 6 March 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8BOBwD4hc. 
  54. "The Shape of DNA – Numberphile". 26 October 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxxnziuL408. 
  55. Haran, Brady. "Cedric Villani on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWIf_o41FAGBFJIn4Z7ijUv6. 
  56. "Card Flipping Proof – Numberphile". 3 February 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCxs-tu8tOU. 
  57. Haran, Brady. "Grant Sanderson on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_yU9eJ0NxA&list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKskQnjSsp3t8Uw2XMz5xYj&pp=iAQB. 
  58. Haran, Brady. "Ayliean MacDonald on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGuRmqpr6Oo&list=PLt5AfwLFPxWIVNbbisfbcJKpb44__r2Rw&pp=iAQB. 
  59. Haran, Brady. "Matt Henderson on Numberphile" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akZ8JJ4gGLs&list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKgImYwrKIL3iWwyOu_JeC5&pp=iAQB. 
  60. "Podcast" (in en-US). https://www.numberphile.com/podcast. 
  61. Haran, Brady (11 November 2018). "The Numberphile Podcast". http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/the-numberphile-podcast. 

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