Brian HIrschfield and Rob Hamilton

Magic Internet Math

Education EN ↓ 33 episodes

This podcast exists to liberate Bitcoin holders from second-class citizenship by teaching the mathematics that underlies their convictions. We operate on a simple premise: if you don't understand the math of Bitcoin, you cannot truly know what you know—you're dependent on others' authority, forever vulnerable to doubt and manipulation. Mathematics is the primary pathway to conviction in your own reasoning. Through accessible, conversational exploration of Bitcoin's mathematical foundations—treating math as the liberal art it was always meant to be—we equip listeners with genuine understanding...

Author

Brian HIrschfield and Rob Hamilton

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Education

Podcast website

fountain.fm

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

MoM Ep5: Descartes 02.02.2026

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and mathematical contributions of René Descartes, focusing on his unification of algebra and geometry. Key Topics: René Descartes' early life and education Descartes' invention of the Cartesian coordinate system The impact of Descartes' work on calculus and modern mathematics Descartes' broader philosophical project Summary: René Descar...

MoM Ep4: Archimedes 02.02.2026

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and achievements of Archimedes of Syracuse, considered the greatest scientist of the ancient world. Key Topics: Archimedes' early life and education Archimedes' mathematical achievements, including his calculation of pi and his work on areas bounded by curves Archimedes' inventions, such as the Archimedes screw and his war machines The...

MoM Ep3: Eudoxus of Connitus 02.02.2026

httts://www.magicinternetmath.com This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics explores the life and mathematical contributions of Eudoxus of Connitus, highlighting his solutions to the crisis of incommensurables and his development of the method of exhaustion. Key Topics: The crisis of incommensurables in Greek mathematics Eudoxus's theory of proportions The method of exhaustion Eudoxus's cosmologi...

MoM Ep2: Zeno of Elea 02.02.2026

https://magicinternetmath.com This podcast episode of "Men of Mathematics" delves into the paradoxes of Zeno of Elea, exploring how his challenges to motion and infinity spurred mathematical development over two millennia. Key Topics: Zeno's Paradoxes Achilles and the Tortoise The Dichotomy Paradox The Arrow Paradox Historical attempts to refute Zeno The resolution of Zeno's paradoxes through calc...

MoM Ep1: Men of Mathematics - An Introduction 30.01.2026

Episode 1: 2,500 Years of Mathematical Genius Men of Mathematics | Part 1: Ancient Mathematics What do a Greek philosopher killed by Roman soldiers, a French teenager who died in a duel, and a German mathematician driven to madness have in common? They changed the world. And their stories are more dramatic than any fiction. Timestamps 0:00 - Opening 0:15 - Introduction 1:00 - The Book 2:23 - Ancie...

BFI Ep2: HODL'ing Bitcoin is Irrational 26.01.2026

HODL'ing Bitcoin is Irrational BUY THE BOOK Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Institutions-Brian-Hirschfield/dp/B0FCZHXFGS/ Buy with Bitcoin: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutions TAKE THE FREE COURSE http://bfi.magicinternetmath.com The podcast discusses why holding Bitcoin is an irrational act and why institutions struggle with long-term Bitcoin holding, using examples like MicroStrategy...

BFI Ep1: Bitcoin is for Individuals 26.01.2026

Episode 1 of 15 | Part 1: Bitcoin is for Individuals Introduction BUY THE BOOK Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Institutions-Brian-Hirschfield/dp/B0FCZHXFGS/ Buy with Bitcoin: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutions TAKE THE FREE COURSE https://bfi-liart.vercel.app/

The Genesis Episode: Reteaching Math as a Liberal Art 11.01.2026

Magic Internet Math Hub: https://mathacademy-cyan.vercel.app/index.html Brian Hirschfield X: @fundamentals21m npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99g Website: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutions Rob Hamilton X: @Rob1Ham npub1emdtsxly9m68m00x206t574jttp65vk0c2m89ms038q047yz7ylqcac9aw Website: https://www.anchorwatch.com/ We’re launching Magic Internet Math. In this kick...

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