The Parker Paper (a lost treasure) - Numberphile

NUMBERPHILE

Videos by Brady Haran

[leppeppel]

I look forward to the Royal Society one day having a 24 volume collection of Brown Paper books stored in the archives.

[andrewgalbreath]

I noticed it in Matt Parker's last video, didn't realize it had been missing for so long!

[sboss]

I'm the proud owner of the brown paper from the -1/12 video and it's my absolute favorite piece!

[LonkinPork]

"[Mathematics is] a social activity done by mathematicians."
- Asaf Karagila

[cameroncardinal]

It never really occurred to me what happens to the paper for the videos and it's awesome that you've kept all of them.

[QuantumHistorian]

I knew I'd seen this in the background of some videos already, I had no idea it was part of a whole project: an archivist's dream!

[gaeel]

Lovely moment!
Huge thanks to you and everyone who has been a part of Numberphile! You've consistently brought delight and curiosity to us all. The brown paper is a perfect symbol of what this channel is: simple, accessible, no-frills, and an endless canvas to explore new ideas!
The internet is a better place with you in it!

[markridgaway]

It's amazing how a simple piece of paper can have so much sentimental value.

[Thagrynor]

This was really a touching video. Just the care and sentiment for what many might consider a scrap of paper but is obviously so much more, proof of history together, of friendship, of shared success. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift, Brady. 😊

[warrenbrodsky]

This isn't a video about numbers, nor is it a video about the history of the channel, nor is it a video about Brady's latest project. This is a video about a friendship that has endured for a decade, a kind of friendship where it's perfectly natural (obligatory, even) for one friend to embarrass the other in front of *literally* the whole world. It's really something rare and special, and it genuinely brought a tear to my eye.

[QuantumHistorian]

Lol, love how the frame was wrapped in brown paper. You should keep hold of that paper too, and repeat the same thing in 8 years time!

[pastek]

The message on the back is really thoughtful, it's heartwarming

[valjones]

13 years? That means I e been watching from early days!! I thought I was really late to the math party, but maybe not so much!! Thanks for all the entertainment.

[standard_limbo]

Brady, I love not only how interesting your channel is, but also how wholesome it feels. Thanks for so many years of great math content.

[zerid]

I hope Matt hangs it almost, but not quite perfectly leveled.

[GhettoFabulousLorch]

I might be out of line, but imagine scanning each paper and selling a compilation book for Numberphile fans as a niche piece of merchandise.

[SamuelBoshier]

Didn't notice it in Matt's latest video, hiding in plain sight! This makes me happy :)

[HavasiP]

This paper and the one Mr Graham used to describe his number are priceless pieces of art that needs to be protected.

[deproissant]

One of my first exposure to science YouTube (?) was the Graham's number video with Matt and Tony, and to think that it was over a decade ago is mind-boggling. And I've never been a book guy, but I made sure I had and finished Matt's Things to Make and Do in the 4th Dimension. I wish I had the time to start Humble Pi and this new one, but one thing that 13 years of life does to you is that now you're an adult with responsibilities.

[louis-philip]

3:14 You doing the Parker Look at exactly 3.14 minutes is amazing