MEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Patent a Food Recipe~AI Tools for Culinary Innovation How to patent a food recipe Welcome to this exciting session from Tharaka Invention Academy! I’m Douglas, and today we’re diving into a delicious question: Can you patent a food recipe? If you’ve ever crafted a special sauce, dessert, or cooking […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: From National Wealth to Personal Innovation: The Path to Prosperity From National Wealth to Personal Innovation What if I told you there’s a proven process—not just for making countries wealthy—but for helping you thrive in today’s innovation economy? That’s right! The same steps that helped nations like South Korea and Singapore […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Flaw Inside AI Nobody Wants to Admit Hidden Bias in AI You’ve been told that artificial intelligence is neutral. Objective. Fair. But what if I told you… it’s not? What if the very tools we’re trusting to shape our future are already repeating the injustices of the past — silently, […]
Read moreWhen visual artists discover strange copies of their work appearing online, they soon find that they have been made by AI. But just how does Generative AI mimic artistic styles in photos and paintings, and why is it so controversial? While some view AI as a tool for innovation, others see it as a threat […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Case Study: I invented a popular kitchen gadget Trump tariffs impact on small business In the New York Times guest essay titled “I Invented a Popular Kitchen Gadget. Trump’s Tariffs Will Kill My Business” , Yair Reiner—entrepreneur and founder of Gowanus Kitchen Lab—shares the story behind his invention of […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Who Owns Kenya? Why Wealth Inequality Matters for Young Innovators Kenya wealth inequality and youth empowerment Who Really Owns Kenya? And Why You Should Care Let’s be honest: in Kenya today, a very small group of people—about 8,300 individuals—own almost everything. They control the land, the money, the big companies, and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Journey From Monkeying Around to Impact mother monkey washing machine story “Ah, friends—come closer. I want to show you someone very dear to us at Tharaka Invention Academy. That’s Mother Monkey. She may not speak our language, but her struggle says everything. Just watch…” As a special bonus, we are offering […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Food Chain Value Addition Solar food dehydration in Kenya Africa’s Food Chain Value Addition: A Breakthrough in Solar Food Preservation In this moving and transformative video, Professor Singer of Tharaka Invention Academy introduces a powerful grassroots innovation that addresses one of Africa’s most pressing agricultural challenges: post-harvest food loss. Set […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Reclaiming Sovereignty: How TIA Empowers the Global Diaspora to Reshape Economics and Governance Diaspora economic sovereignty The global diaspora stands at a crossroads, with an unprecedented opportunity to reclaim economic and political sovereignty by breaking free from outdated colonial paradigms. In this expansive discussion, the speaker urges people to recognize the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Invention Was Denied a U.S. Patent and What It Means for African Innovation Maxwell Chikumbutso patent denial This is a quote from Luke 4:24 : “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown.” The phrase has since become a common proverb, used to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Self-Powered Car: Innovation or Suppression? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-powered car Yet here we are today and are still witnessing that same brutality on full display. A Zimbabwean inventor, Maxwell Chikumbutso, claims to have developed a self-powered car that runs without fuel or charging, a breakthrough that could disrupt trillion-dollar industries. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Global South’s Moment: Innovation, Sovereignty, and Breaking Free from Economic Dependence Global South innovation and sovereignty In this thought-provoking discussion, the speaker challenges the pervasive pessimism and defeatism often felt by intelligent, moral individuals, particularly in the Global South, who feel overwhelmed by the dominance of powerful nations like the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Repatriation and the African Diaspora: Pathways to Return and Economic Growth African diaspora repatriation and economic empowerment Repatriation of the African diaspora represents a profound opportunity for cultural reunification, economic empowerment, and geopolitical strengthening across the continent. Unlike Israel, which has a structured and well-funded Law of Return for Jews worldwide, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: DeepSeek AI Breakthrough: How a Chinese Startup is Disrupting the Industry and Its Impact on Africa DeepSeek AI breakthrough The new Chinese startup has taken the world by storm, with early indications showing the AI model outperforms some global industry-leading models despite being made at a fraction of the cost. On […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Could a Secondary School Dropout from Zimbabwe Be the Greatest Inventor of the 21st Century? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-charging electric car The world said it was impossible. Scientists dismissed him. Corporations ignored him. Assassins even tried to silence him. But Maxwell Chikumbutso, a self-taught inventor from Zimbabwe, refused to back down. Now, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: 2025: Surviving the Global Power Shake-Up Through Innovation Inspiration Through Innovation A multi-polar world is emerging. Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses AI chatbots, summaries, briefing docs, study guides, illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. This sample lesson from our online […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title China AI dominance in the global AI race They say, no matter what you make, the Chinese can copy it better. It’s a saying that rings true across industries, and now, it applies to AI as well. For years, artificial intelligence has been America’s playground. The U.S. had a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Clanslator and the AI Apprentice AI-powered Clanslator for human-animal communication Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. Stories have a unique way of capturing our imagination, grounding abstract concepts in relatable experiences, and sustaining our attention. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Warm My Hands With Money Africa’s Sovereignty Through STEAM, Alliances, and the Diaspora AFRICA’S FUTURE IS BEING BUILT NOW – WHO WILL BUILD IT? 🌍 For too long, Africa’s destiny has been shaped by outsiders. Colonization, economic dependency, and foreign-controlled industries have kept the continent from reaching its full potential. But […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Another African Truth Bomb: : The Realities of Living Abroad vs. Returning to Africa “African diaspora challenges and opportunities” A recent tweet by popular YouTuber Wode Maya sparked widespread discussion, amassing over 4 million views on X . The tweet urged Africans living abroad to tell those at home the […]
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