# Thor: basic zero to "this is a circuit" and why work

- Speakers: [Althea Allen 
](https://streameth.org/speakers/althea-allen), [Thor Kamphefner](https://streameth.org/speakers/thor-kamphefner)
- Event: [ZuConnect - ZK Track](https://streameth.org/zuzalu/zuconnect__zk_track), Istanbul, Türkiye
- Channel: [Zuzalu](https://streameth.org/zuzalu)
- Date: 2023-11-06
- Duration: 24:40
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/65b8f8d3a5b2d09b88ec15df

## Description

In this talk we'll unpack what a zero knowledge circuit is, and why it 
works, at a mathematically accessible level. No prior mathematical 
experience required!