Cliff Stoll on (and off) the Stage - Numberphile

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  • @BlobVanDam
    @BlobVanDam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    I get the feeling Cliff would be both the best and worst housemate ever at the same time. He'd probably steal your electricity for a week for an experiment and keep you awake all night learning to yodel, but then make a week's supply of pancakes at 4am in the morning.

    • @12mjk21
      @12mjk21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      then starts drawing on the pancakes to explain Gaussian curvature.

    • @Ceelvain
      @Ceelvain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      He's the kind of person I love. The kind of person so much into his own thing he doesn't care about what people think. His math geekiness is contagious. Even if he's a bit odd, and sometime annoying, you can never be mad at him for very long. Honnestly, he's the kind of friend I want in my life. :)

    • @JohnnyYenn
      @JohnnyYenn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      BlobVanDam This was an excellent comment.

    • @BlobVanDam
      @BlobVanDam 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I bet he'd be awesome to hang out with. I hope by that age I can have that much enthusiasm and passion for something. :)

    • @andomadsen3743
      @andomadsen3743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'm a math teacher in training, and watching the videos featuring Cliff, among all the others, renew my enthusiasm for being that person so overtly passionate about their subject that it inspires engagement. =]

  • @kcwidman
    @kcwidman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    Cliff is like a 75 year old man with the excitement and enthusiasm of a 8 year old on Christmas morning that has an IQ of 140.

    • @zacharyhizon5165
      @zacharyhizon5165 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kai Widman If he had an IQ of 140 at age 8 I wonder what his IQ would be today.

    • @alexwang982
      @alexwang982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Kai Widman 140

    • @alexwang982
      @alexwang982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      unless brain transplant or something

    • @Kaiwala
      @Kaiwala 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Kai. I am you from another dimension where your mother remarried before having you.
      Whether this was a smart decision or not is up to debate.

    • @Desuxis
      @Desuxis 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too much math for his meth

  • @FaerieDogs
    @FaerieDogs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    It's so cool to think that the Klein bottle on my shelf was fished out from under Cliff's house with a little forklift robot.

  • @conrad5721
    @conrad5721 7 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    This is your brain on Klein bottles. Any questions?

    • @Stjaernljus
      @Stjaernljus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Don't do Klein bottles kids.

    • @slendy9600
      @slendy9600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Con rad "stop it. get some help."

    • @anomalapithecus
      @anomalapithecus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where can I get some??

    • @tombandhazko
      @tombandhazko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Klein bottles... Not even once

    • @anomalapithecus
      @anomalapithecus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All day everyday. Cliff is life goals

  • @Pooopers
    @Pooopers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Rumour has it that Cliff start his day with 976 cups of coffee.

    • @notchad6772
      @notchad6772 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      people get mad you mean 976 KLEIN BOTTLES of coffee?

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No, klein bottles have zero volume, so that can't be it.

    • @Jkirek_
      @Jkirek_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He starts his day smoking loads of weed to calm down to this level. We couldn't handle him on coffee

    • @okoyoso
      @okoyoso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      An astronomer drank 976 cups of coffee. This what happened to his klein bottle.

  • @MattyFez
    @MattyFez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    This man needs to be shown to the world

    • @kcwidman
      @kcwidman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They simply couldn't handle it.

  • @acos21
    @acos21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Early 90's as a kid i was hooked on his book "The Cuckoos egg". When i got myself my first internet connection as a 17 year old 1997something one of the first things i did was sending Cliff an actual email.
    Can you imagine directly contacting your favorite AUTHOR? Wow. The power of the Internet.
    I sent him a mail asking if he could sign a book. I asked him were to ship it to and provided my overseas address so he could tell me the cost for him to send it back to me after he signed it. I would include dollar bills in the package, so i proposed.
    I didnt receive an answer. And stopped expecting one 3 weeks later.
    Then, four weeks later, there was a letter in my snailmailbox that a package was waiting for me at the post office: it was a signed fresh copy of Cliff's book!

  • @numberphile2
    @numberphile2  7 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    If you are watching this video while it is still UNLISTED do not panic, it will be changed to listed a bit later.

    • @duck6872
      @duck6872 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why is that, might I ask

    • @heliocentric1756
      @heliocentric1756 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "No one reads the comments"
      NOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm wasting my time

    • @Theraot
      @Theraot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Duck, do not question the illuminati

    • @ihrbekommtmeinenrichtigennamen
      @ihrbekommtmeinenrichtigennamen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cliff is the best. He is so enthusiastic and full of energy about the things he loves. I strive to be more like him in that regard.

  • @austynhughes134
    @austynhughes134 7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I love Cliffs enthusiasm!

    • @Superphilipp
      @Superphilipp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Understatement of the century.

    • @ffnovice7
      @ffnovice7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On a bad day, if I were in that room I would not be so thrilled at his hyperactivity

  • @BoundlessxArts
    @BoundlessxArts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    "Cliff's just doing stuff now."
    Cliff in a nutshell.

  • @bangboom123
    @bangboom123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Today I Learned: This guy outed an international hacker selling military secrets to the KGB because he spotted a 75c accounting error when working as a sysadmin in Berkeley.

    • @romajimamulo
      @romajimamulo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rockerchavnerdemo source?

    • @jackozeehakkjuz
      @jackozeehakkjuz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Source?

    • @romajimamulo
      @romajimamulo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jackozee Hakkiuz it's in a video Clif did for AT&T

    • @joelbolt359
      @joelbolt359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Read the book "Cuckoos Egg". It goes through the whole story on the Hanover case

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joelbolt359 actually he wrote the book. Because that book I know about him

  • @shell_jump
    @shell_jump 7 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Are you gonna be talking about knots?"
    "I'm not sure yet."

    • @Jkirek_
      @Jkirek_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "can you make a knot in 2 dimensions?"
      "You can knot"

    • @VikeingBlade
      @VikeingBlade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reminded me of his TED talk

  • @casey6556
    @casey6556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    No offence to the various professors (they're all fantastic), but Cliff will always be my favourite Numberphile presenter 😆

    • @slendy9600
      @slendy9600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Casey Broughton same, Tadashi is a close second imo

    • @U014B
      @U014B 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Casey Broughton I'd actually put Tadashi above Cliff. He has the same enthusiasm and personability, but he's much more self-controlled. Kinda like the difference between a barbarian wildly flailing his sword versus a trained swordsman considering his moves.
      Anyway, James Grime is best Numberphile waifu.

    • @alexwang982
      @alexwang982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Will Smith cliff
      Tadashi
      Matt parker
      Grime
      Everyone else

    • @courtney-ray
      @courtney-ray 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James
      Tadashi
      Matt
      The Australian guy with curly dark hair
      Cliff
      The one that does 60 symbols
      Everyone else

  • @Stormorbiter
    @Stormorbiter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Someone introduce this guy to 3-D printing

  • @B1GB1RDB4G3L
    @B1GB1RDB4G3L 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    NOW MAKE CLIFF READ NICE COMMENTS ABOUT HIM!!
    Here's mine: When I'm feeling sad, I re-watch Cliff's videos to cheer me up. His positivity and excitement can't help but brighten my day :)

    • @sebastianjost
      @sebastianjost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Videos involving him really have soo many nice comments.

  • @Doc_Fartens
    @Doc_Fartens 7 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Cliff entertains me a whole lot more than he probably should.

    • @sleepydog9968
      @sleepydog9968 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      what's that supposed to mean? :v

  • @papa515
    @papa515 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    When the video on Klein Bottles first came out I purchased three, one each, for my kid's Christmas presents and they are still on display in places of honor in each of their homes.

  • @peterw9006
    @peterw9006 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The thing w/ the storage under his house is totally impressive

  • @damienw4958
    @damienw4958 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Matt did a Parker Square at that cameramanship!

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering when a Parker Square joke would show. Lol

  • @E1craZ4life
    @E1craZ4life 7 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Would you say Matt was a Parker Square of a cameraman?

    • @peterw9006
      @peterw9006 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      E1craZ4life I would totally agree! - He at least tried. Might've worked out, but unfortunately didn't

    • @connorp3030
      @connorp3030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      At least he gave it a go.

    • @wilson.adam.82
      @wilson.adam.82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was my thought too. Just checking the comments section before making this same observation.

  • @dineshjagai
    @dineshjagai 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this guy - his passion and enthusiasm for math and Keith bottles is something I admire.

  • @MrxstGrssmnstMttckstPhlNelThot
    @MrxstGrssmnstMttckstPhlNelThot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cliff, don't ever die on us please. You're too great and fun!!

  • @toropazzoide
    @toropazzoide 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man I love Cliff X°D
    "Are you going to talk about knots?"
    "I'm not sure yet!"

  • @DeathlessIce
    @DeathlessIce 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I see Cliff Stoll, I like. I'm a simple man.

  • @athanasiuscontramundum4127
    @athanasiuscontramundum4127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love cliff stoll. He is one of my numberphile favorites.

  • @shruggzdastr8-facedclown
    @shruggzdastr8-facedclown 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Of all of the Numberphile videos ftg. Cliff Stoll that I've so far seen (and I've seen a lot of them), this one is now my top-fav

  • @techno0b467
    @techno0b467 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cliff has more energy than a 4-year-old. He's amazing!

  • @charliespinoza1966
    @charliespinoza1966 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Brady, Cliff is such a special guy. ♥️

  • @fuzzylilpeach6591
    @fuzzylilpeach6591 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made my day. I dont care if its about something lame or dumb, but I hope when I'm as old as he is I am that passionate about something.

  • @HellsBergel
    @HellsBergel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How it feels to chew Klein bottle. *insert Cliff Stoll here* Klein bottle, stimulate your senses.

  • @woodfur00
    @woodfur00 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    B-but, what's the complement to a figure eight knot?

    • @KunamaElgar
      @KunamaElgar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My thought exactly!

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      infinite space minus a figure eight knot.

  • @cycklist
    @cycklist 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Was that your Hello Internet shoe Brady?

    • @TheTechnoLocker
      @TheTechnoLocker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Based on the "Do you know how much they cost?" comment, I'm guessing they are!

    • @karrotsrkool
      @karrotsrkool 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Can confirm!

    • @courtney-ray
      @courtney-ray 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      PompeyDB that's precisely what I wanted to know!

  • @SuperStingray
    @SuperStingray 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Why doesn't Cliff Stoll have his own educational TV show yet?

  • @rickseiden1
    @rickseiden1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OMG!OMG!OMG! 6:10! That's my brother and my nephew! They're IN a Numberphile video! OMG!

  • @kennethsizer6217
    @kennethsizer6217 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliff Stoll for President! If any math professor can say that no student has ever fallen asleep in any of his lectures, it's this guy.

  • @stocktonjoans
    @stocktonjoans 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've coiled a lot of audio cable, the struggle is real

  • @Cernoise
    @Cernoise 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I already loved the humor on his web site when I bought. Klein bottles from him about ten years ago, but with every video I love him more. I want to be like him when I'm his age. ❤️

  • @pvf6996
    @pvf6996 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt is a parker square of a cameraman!

  • @scottgriz
    @scottgriz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that I now own one of his Klein bottles. Everyone should. The purchase experience is well worth it. Cliff is a real treasure.

  • @MazeFrame
    @MazeFrame 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not entierly sure what I just watched... But would totaly watch again! I love the multi-camera video!

  • @djguydan
    @djguydan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So....when is the Cliff video showing us his DeLorean DMC-12?

  • @BobOgden1
    @BobOgden1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Cliff so much

  • @stocktonjoans
    @stocktonjoans 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    don't even have to watch, instant thumbs up, LOVE this guy!

  • @Isaki_1
    @Isaki_1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliff is such a beautiful human being☺️

  • @moritzkockritz5710
    @moritzkockritz5710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Please give us the part with matt as well :)

  • @anthonyhunt6048
    @anthonyhunt6048 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A wonderful, wonderful man :-)

  • @nihonium
    @nihonium 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The world needs more Cliff Stoll :D

  • @hitchikerspie
    @hitchikerspie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cliff is like Maths Gollum he loves his fourth dimension!

  • @lukewaite9144
    @lukewaite9144 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I assure you cliff that your videos are very interesting and entertaining

  • @emanonmax
    @emanonmax 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sometimes I ask myself: How what where when why is Cliff Stoll?

  • @alexwang982
    @alexwang982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:23
    That's me!

  • @DoctorWho426
    @DoctorWho426 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how enthusiastic Chris is. he seems like he genuinely has fun with math!

  • @3Ppaatt
    @3Ppaatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At 13:00 it's a video of a video of a video...? Vidception???

  • @mathaha2922
    @mathaha2922 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that Francis Su at 6:20? He has a great You Tube series on real analysis.

  • @jasonblewis
    @jasonblewis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliff should definitely be given intangible asset status.

  • @tabletoparcade4203
    @tabletoparcade4203 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this man so much

  • @TheRandomSpectator
    @TheRandomSpectator 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can you NOT love Cliff Stoll???

  • @wilson.adam.82
    @wilson.adam.82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm just wondering when that shoe will be up on eBay?

  • @omikronweapon
    @omikronweapon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:00 imagine randomly strolling by a sign that says "Brady Haran, Matt Parker and Cliff Stole"

  • @theinter-dimensionaltravel2798
    @theinter-dimensionaltravel2798 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep living in the moment Cliff; it's awesome seeing your "Authentic Self."

  • @cosmicvoidtree
    @cosmicvoidtree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I deserve a medal for filming with Cliff. Now everyone knows how hard he is.

  • @patjohbra
    @patjohbra 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    His enthusiasm is so contagious, it's the best

  • @jaidenboucher0
    @jaidenboucher0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video.

  • @ChrisLuigiTails
    @ChrisLuigiTails 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt & Cliff. My favorites

  • @rickrijpers4730
    @rickrijpers4730 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    nice hello internet shoes you have there. what a shame if someone knotted the laces...

  • @jackwisniewski3859
    @jackwisniewski3859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this man

  • @anynomouse
    @anynomouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love him !!!

  • @missingntldr4179
    @missingntldr4179 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is this the guy from Back To The Future?

    • @alexwang982
      @alexwang982 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Missing NTLDR no

    • @ferbfreeman9239
      @ferbfreeman9239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexwang982 He hasn't gone back yet. He needs to go back and tell the world about Klein Bottles

  • @AgentM124
    @AgentM124 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that Professor Cliff Stoll. His enthusiasm is through the roof. (well almost, he jumps high though)

  • @holysumon
    @holysumon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, i like this channel, but man, honestly, i can't watch all of its videos...
    But when I read "Cliff..." I said "I MUST WATCH THIS ONE!"

  • @DaKnightsofawesome
    @DaKnightsofawesome 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Is that an official hello internet sneaker?

    • @planetsoccer99
      @planetsoccer99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      indeed it is!

    • @jaidenboucher0
      @jaidenboucher0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tim?

    • @Bajeeebus
      @Bajeeebus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chandler Gloyd is that an official hellbenders channel icon?

    • @JM-us3fr
      @JM-us3fr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seriously, I hurt a little when he violently tore the shoe string from it. That thing is freaking expensive

  • @hdaalpo
    @hdaalpo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    May we all find something that makes us this excited about.

  • @Indian_Ravioli
    @Indian_Ravioli 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cliff is the best... If I have that much excitement at his age I would have lived a good life.

  • @TheNefari
    @TheNefari 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just realise, that the mini klein bottle warehouse has a close resemblance with the salt mine storage.
    Amazing.

  • @ZapAndersson
    @ZapAndersson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's literally not enough like buttons in the universe for this.

  • @frankharr9466
    @frankharr9466 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He has and is fun.
    And I don't like looking at my performances too. Or listening to them.

  • @Seth4All
    @Seth4All 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is crazy. Love it.

  • @spnativ
    @spnativ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    cliff is a madman! i was line number #1 when he spoke at a dayton, oh, library in the late 1980s/early 1990s and he signed my copy of the cuckoo's egg. he loves chocolate milk (someone brought him a thermos of it) and was a lot like he is in this video, climbing on tables and chairs and jumping around all over the place! lots of fun to watch!

  • @dx3nexus536
    @dx3nexus536 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No! The sacred Hello Internet shoe. It has been violated!

  • @LateNightHacks
    @LateNightHacks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hehehe, he is as crazy as crazy as he looks! awesome!

  • @johndriscoll7803
    @johndriscoll7803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am never more afraid for my life than when I ask Cliff Stoll not to move.

  • @scottgriz
    @scottgriz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you all haven't read Cuckoo's Egg, drop everything and do it.

  • @Lampyboi
    @Lampyboi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was there, it was soo cool. I even got to meet Matt

  • @practive65
    @practive65 ปีที่แล้ว

    For most videos I play them at about 1.5 but with every Cliff video I watch on any channel, it's 1.25 or just normal

  • @derKarl_stp
    @derKarl_stp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    he's just amazing :D

  • @axelstoll6536
    @axelstoll6536 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cliff is crazy. i love him

  • @harrytsang1501
    @harrytsang1501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So this is Rick's life without alcohol nor portal gun

  • @slpk
    @slpk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are those the Hello Internet shoes?
    I think I saw a hidden flaggy flag on them!

  • @LeCaNiVideos
    @LeCaNiVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Cliff Stoll really Doc Brown that has time traveled to our time? He is so wonderful

  • @rossmiller8457
    @rossmiller8457 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cliff is just the best guy in the world

  • @CthulhusDream
    @CthulhusDream 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cliff is my spirit animal.

  • @cosmicvoidtree
    @cosmicvoidtree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to make a cliff:
    Steal an aged mans body with his intelligence but replace his energy with a child who found the sugar aisle in a store.

  • @Merto6
    @Merto6 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do I order a bottle from cliff again?

  • @Rchals
    @Rchals 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want that Mulan nugget sauce, Brady! Inside klein bottles, Brady!

  • @red_isopat
    @red_isopat 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    upload the whole thing

  • @PotatoShirts
    @PotatoShirts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt!

  • @rogerlie4176
    @rogerlie4176 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stolle in Swedish means madman...

  • @makjude
    @makjude ปีที่แล้ว

    When the world is facing an apocalypse and all the smartest people are in one room trying to find a solution for humanity. Cliff Stoll will be their leader.

  • @hitchikerspie
    @hitchikerspie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The nail and gear shoe!

  • @probusexcogitatoris736
    @probusexcogitatoris736 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why does the name Dr. Emmett Brown, turn up in my mind while watching this video?