This article brings to mind the movie "Good Will Hunting", specifically the mention of Srinivasa Ramanujan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan). I disagree that it's difficult to teach yourself mathemitcs. As with all things, success in self-directed teaching depends on the aptitude of the learner combined with their desire to learn.
The analasys is lacking (a bit) in a true understanding of the story, from an overall perspective of the books and show, but it does nicely tie together many aspects of modern ecconomics theory with a good foundation in understanding of human nature in regards to polotics and the use of force.