The sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16... is clearly doubling each time (2ⁿ), so the next number should be 32. But wait! The username "3blue1brown" is dropping the mathematical mic with Leonard Cohen as the reaction image! For the uninitiated, 3blue1brown is a famous YouTube math channel known for mind-blowing explanations. The title about writing primes in base 4 is just chef's-kiss perfect - it's mimicking how math rappers drop fire verses that make the math crowd go wild! It's basically the mathematical equivalent of dropping the hottest beat at a nerd concert and watching everyone lose their minds! 🤓✨