Brian Solo - Shilling the Math Academy
From Magic Internet Math by Brian HIrschfield and Rob Hamilton
March 15, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 5
About this episode
The host discusses the status of the Magic Internet Math website and his journey into math education.
In this solo episode of the Magic Internet Math podcast, the host discusses the current status of the Magic Internet Math website, his personal journey into math education, and his vision for teaching math as a liberal art. Key Topics: Magic Internet Math website status Personal journey into mathematics Teaching math as a liberal art Subscriber benefits and future plans for the website Rudolf Steiner's influence Summary: The host begins by addressing his tendency to avoid promoting the Magic Internet Math website, which he has been developing for the past three months. The site currently offers a hundred free courses, games, and YouTube series, covering a wide range of subjects, including math, economics, philosophy, and literature. The courses are based on books that mean a lot to him, covering topics from calculus to abstract algebra, with a focus on making these subjects accessible to a broader audience. The host shares his personal journey into mathematics, driven by dissatisfaction with his initial career as an actuary. He transitioned into quantitative strategy and dedicated himself to studying advanced mathematics, often facing challenges in finding suitable textbooks. He…
People in this episode
Host: Brian Hirschfield
Topics covered
- math education
- personal journey
- liberal arts
- online courses
- cryptography
- abstract algebra
Keywords
- math
- education
- courses
- liberal arts
- cryptography
- abstract algebra
- Rudolf Steiner
- Bitcoin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Magic Internet Math, MIT OpenCourseware
Products: Bitcoin
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