MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI and Human Collaboration for Innovation Introduction Hello, class! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of artificial intelligence, or AI, and how it can work with us, humans, to invent amazing things and solve problems. Imagine having a super smart friend who can help you think of new ideas, make […]

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AI Learning Companion for Problem Solvers It’s complete. 👋🏽 For many months, we have been quietly building something important at Tharaka Invention Academy. Today, it is ready. This app is built directly from our extensive textbook Innovate Now: Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving. It is designed to think with you — helping you frame […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Future Breakthroughs Hiding In PLain Sight “First we built machines to shape the world. Then we built systems to control it. But now… nature is speaking back. And if we don’t learn to listen, we may not be part of its next chapter. Welcome to the future of invention.” Also enjoy […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Realizing President Traoré’s Vision for an Africa That Thinks, Invents, and Builds Tharaka Invention Academy building Africa’s innovation future Building the Africa That Thinks, Invents, and Creates: How Tharaka Invention Academy Is Answering President Traoré’s Call Across the continent, President Ibrahim Traoré’s message has struck a powerful chord: Africa’s future will […]

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The collection of reports focuses on recent inclusive innovations across the Global South, detailing projects that address critical local challenges through technology and strategic partnerships. Several initiatives target economic empowerment and climate resilience for youth and small businesses, such as the YouthADAPT program funding young African climate entrepreneurs and Yango’s investment in Zanifu, a Kenyan […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Factory Schools Kill Ideas Before They’re Born “Factory schools kill creativity” Wherever you are in the world — Tharaka, Nairobi, Lagos, Mumbai, Toronto, or São Paulo — I welcome you. My name is Prof. Singer. And I’m here not just as an engineer or teacher… but as a fellow learner. You’re […]

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Are you an innovator with brilliant ideas stuck in your mind, struggling to show the world what your invention actually looks like? Today we’re exploring Blender, a powerful three-dimensional modeling and animation tool that can transform your concepts into stunning visual prototypes. But here’s the key question every inventor needs to answer: Is Blender the […]

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  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI Solves Homework Excuses AI-powered innovation and problem-solving Join Prof. Singer and CBO Director Miriam Muthoni as they discuss AI’s impact on Invention and Innovation. As a special bonus, we are offering one of Prof. Singer’s books “Journey from Ideas to Impact Using 97 Different AI Tools” for free! It is […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Creativity Scares A Lot of People “Embracing Creativity: Challenging the Fear of New Ideas” Hi, this is Professor Singer again from Tharaka Invention Academy in Kenya. Today, we’re going to talk about something really important and these days trendy—creativity. But before I tell you more, I want to start by asking […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI Curriculum Overview Podcast “global innovation and cultural collaboration” What has been observed and spoken of about Tharaka Invention Academy’s courses and curriculum? Be sure to visit “Tharaka Invention Academy” where you can learn about how anybody can acquire the mindset, skills, and knowledge needed by all problem solvers, innovators, and […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Pain Points to Progress Overcoming Innovation Challenges “Hello family, this is Professor Singer, and I have something very important to share. Many inventors, innovators, and problem solvers have something in common. It’s not just about fixing problems. Deep down, they want to make a real difference, to bring about positive change—whether […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Kwame’s Cool Cascade “Innovative Problem-Solving through AI in African Communities” Gather round, dear friends, and listen to a story—not just any story, but a tale of transformation. It invites you to step into a world where curiosity rules, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It all begins with one chapter, a door […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Locked in Power “Locked in Power: Why Africa’s Leaders Resist Change and Innovation” Progressive African leaders all acknowledge the positive effects that vigorous efforts toward innovation and invention have huge paybacks for the entire nation. As such, they dedicate policies, procedures, and even institutions and governmental bodies to promote innovations. However, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Greed and Corruption Wounds Global South Economic Hitman “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man,” by John Perkins, tells a compelling story about how economic manipulation and coercion are used to control developing countries, enriching corporations and expanding American influence. Perkins’s book serves as both a confession of his role in this […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR Hello and peace to all of you. I’m professor Oku Singer, an inventor and engineer at Tharaka Invention Academy. Embarking on a journey right after high school opens up a world of possibilities, and for those with a spark of creativity and a drive to innovate, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect Mwangwi wa Imhotep Katikati ya jiji la kisasa la Afrika lenye shughuli nyingi, lililo kati ya majengo marefu na mabango ya kidijitali, kulisimama Jumba la Makumbusho la Imhotep la Ubunifu. Ilikuwa mahali ambapo siku za nyuma na zijazo ziliungana, kumbukumbu kwa urithi wa […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect This story is a work of fiction, designed to inspire and celebrate the rich history and potential of African inventors. Imhotep was indeed a historical figure, renowned for his contributions to architecture and medicine in ancient Egypt. For more information on Imhotep, you can […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Embracing Roots, Defying Odds: My Return to Africa After 44 Years I cast my fate to the wind when I decided, in 2020, to return to Africa after a nearly 44 year hiatus since leaving Ghana after a five year stay in 1976. “Cast your fate to the wind” is an […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: African Teen Named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old boy from Frost Middle School, won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge after creating a soap that treats skin cancer. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of […]

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