MEMBERS & VISITORS: Global South Innovation: Frugal Solutions, Policy Shifts, and Community Power Read & Download the September 13, 2025 Global Innovation Brief HERE Global South innovation and problem-solving Speaker 1: Aight fam, welcome to the deep dive. We gon’ talk on somethin’ real wild today — how folks all over, ‘specially in the […]

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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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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Africa’s grassroots innovation and problem-solving Read or Download the full report HERE Hello, my friends. My name is Professor Singer. I’m a retired engineering professor, a world traveler, and now I live here in Marimanti, in East Africa. You may hear the roosters in the background as I sit […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: How Constructive Conflict Builds Stronger, More Innovative Teams Constructive conflict in innovative teams Hello again to my innovation family. This is professor Singer at Tharaka Invention Academy. Let’s talk about something every single one of us has to deal with. Conflict, right? But what if I told you that all that […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: ChatGPT Study Mode: The AI Tutor That Makes You Think Smarter ChatGPT Study Mode What if your AI tutor refused to give you answers and instead asked you the hard questions that make you really think? Welcome to ChatGPT’s Study Mode, a revolutionary learning tool that transforms artificial intelligence from an […]

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Welcome from Tharaka Invention Academy located in Marimanti, Kenya. What if you could have a brilliant research assistant, creative brainstorming partner, and technical writing expert available twenty-four seven, capable of understanding context, generating innovative ideas, and helping you solve complex problems? Welcome to ChatGPT, the revolutionary conversational AI that’s transforming how inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Kiss my Ideass Mind Mapping for Innovation and Problem Solving Mind Mapping in Innovation, Invention, and Problem Solving Introduction In an age where innovation is both a necessity and a competitive advantage, tools that foster creativity, clarity, and collaboration are in high demand. Among these, mind mapping stands out as a […]

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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: “When Spider Webs Unite: Teamwork and Innovation with Tharaka Invention Circle” “Spider webs unite teamwork proverb” “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion” is an Ethiopian proverb that conveys the idea that even small actions can have a big impact. It can also be interpreted to mean that […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: What Happens When AI is the Inventor? Human-AI Collaboration in Innovation and Problem-Solving” Prof Hey everyone, and welcome back for another deep dive! Today, we’re diving into something truly mind-blowing: A I inventions that, at one point, experts—yes, actual experts—thought were completely impossible. We’ll be exploring some seriously cool breakthroughs. Imagine […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Reimagining African Innovation: Empowering Creativity and Problem-Solving for Innovation Sovereignty Reimagining African Education for Innovation Sovereignty Welcome to Innovation Talks, where we explore the ideas shaping Africa’s future. Today, we’re talking about something vital: how Africa can claim sovereignty and agency in its journey toward innovation, invention, and problem-solving. It’s a […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Mastering AI for Innovation, Invention, and Problem-Solving in 2025: Why It Matters More Than Ever “Mastering AI for Innovation and Problem-Solving in Africa” **Abstract** Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a futuristic dream into a transformative force across industries. In 2025, the mastery of AI within the fields of innovation, invention, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Sample Learning Module from Tharaka Invention Academy “Innovative Mindset for Problem Solvers” Description: Welcome to a sneak peek of the innovative learning experience offered by Tharaka Invention Academy! This video module is a part of our mission to empower the next generation of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators. At Tharaka Invention […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “AI-powered problem-solving in African communities” Hello everybody! I’m professor Singer from Tharaka Invention Academy. I have a really inspiring story to share with you now so make yourself comfortable for the next few minutes. The story details borrow heavily from my book “INNOVATE NOW: Master AI for Creative Problem […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “Innovation for community impact and sustainable business solutions” THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO was invited to participate in Chuka University’s 11th Annual International Research Conference held on October 23-24, 2024. CBO Director Miriam Muthoni and I both want to thank Chuka University very much for the honor and privilege of […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Adobe Firefly for innovators and inventors at Tharaka Invention Academy “Let’s take a closer look at Adobe Firefly, an exciting AI-powered tool that’s a game-changer for problem solvers, innovators, and inventors enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. Adobe Firefly is designed to make creative tasks […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Adobe Express for inventors and innovators at Tharaka Invention Academy “Let’s dive into Adobe Express, a versatile and powerful tool designed for problem solvers, innovators, and inventors, especially those enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. Adobe Express is a user-friendly design application that allows you […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI For Good “Now, let’s explore AI for Good, an application that’s revolutionizing how innovators, problem solvers, and inventors approach global challenges. This app is a perfect fit for students enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy because it demonstrates how artificial intelligence can be used to address […]

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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: Journey from Idea to Impact: Financial and Environmental Creativity “Creativity in solving global challenges” Now this story will really make it clear that creativity is broadly effective across a wide range of matters which demand solutions. Today, I want to explore how creativity is not just an artistic pursuit or a […]

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