
Human Progress
AI, technology, and ideas that reward a little curiosity.
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New bionics let us run, climb and dance | Hugh Herr | TED
TEDHugh Herr connects his own experience of limb loss with the development of new bionic limbs.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 5 MINUTE SLOTHow do solar panels work?
TED-Ed / Richard KompStart with the physics of photovoltaics. A foundational explainer from 2016; use current local data for costs and installation decisions.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 5 MINUTE SLOTHow batteries work
TED-Ed / Adam JacobsonUnderstand stored chemical energy, charging and capacity. A 2015 foundation for evaluating newer battery claims.
Program details ↗LIVE / 15 MINUTE SLOTLive Video from the International Space Station
NASANASA’s official space station stream. Views and availability depend on station operations and signal; coverage can pause or change. Open NASA Live for current coverage.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 6 MINUTE SLOTHow do wind turbines work?
TED-Ed / Rebecca Barthelmie & Sara PryorThe science of turning moving air into electricity, and the constraints that shape wind farms.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 41 MINUTE SLOTHow to Make Learning Impossibly Fun | Mark Rober | TED
TEDMark Rober makes the case for teaching through curiosity and hands-on discovery.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 12 MINUTE SLOTHow does Atlas learn? | Inside the Lab
Boston DynamicsA 2026 look at robot learning and whole-body control from the manufacturer. A demonstration of its own system, not an independent benchmark.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 13 MINUTE SLOTHow to Live a Good Life — on Earth and in Space | TED Intersections
TEDA philosopher and a space architect explore what a good life could mean on Earth and beyond.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 12 MINUTE SLOTWe’ve Solved Many Medical Mysteries. Where Are the Cures? | Saloni Dattani | TED
TEDSaloni Dattani explores why scientific discoveries do not always become treatments.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 16 MINUTE SLOTHow CRISPR lets us edit our DNA
TED / Jennifer DoudnaThe co-inventor explains gene editing and its ethical questions. This 2015 talk introduces the mechanism; it is not a guide to current treatments.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 10 MINUTE SLOTHow to grow a forest in your backyard
TED / Shubhendu SharmaAn approach to restoring small forests. Consider local ecology, land access and species suitability before applying it.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTIntroduction to Robotics
MIT OpenCourseWareAn open 2005 course on mechanisms, dynamics and control. Use the foundational notes; mathematics and engineering prerequisites apply.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 35 MINUTE SLOTInside the lab training AI to cure diseases | Sam Rodriques: Full Interview
FreethinkSam Rodriques discusses the effort to build AI systems for scientific discovery.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTEnergy resources: solar energy
The Open UniversityA free two-hour introduction to solar resources and technologies. Foundational course; older cost and deployment examples need current context.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTSystems thinking and practice
The Open UniversityAn eight-hour course on boundaries, feedback and different perspectives. Our paths assign selected sections, not the full course each week.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 13 MINUTE SLOTCould cloning and gene editing save biodiversity? | The Freethink Conversation: Ryan Phelan
FreethinkRyan Phelan discusses the possibilities and questions around biotechnology and conservation.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTYour Money, Your Goals toolkit
Consumer Financial Protection BureauUS-focused tools for goals, cash flow, debt and financial conversations. Educational worksheets, not personalized financial advice.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 12 MINUTE SLOTThe next 10 years won’t be about AI knowing, they will be about AI doing | Adam Cheyer
FreethinkAdam Cheyer considers the shift from AI answering questions to taking action.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTThe Missing Semester of Your CS Education
MIT / Missing SemesterOpen lessons on shell tools, version control and the habits behind effective technical work. Beginner coding familiarity helps.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTLearn Arduino
Arduino DocumentationOfficial introductory electronics, programming and servo-control materials. Hardware exercises may require purchased components; paper designs are an alternative.
Program details ↗LINK / 0 MINUTE SLOTFour easy ways to stay safe online
CISAA short practical reference on phishing, passwords, multifactor authentication and updates. Read the original tip sheet.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 85 MINUTE SLOTOne of the world's greatest mathematicians explains 6 essential concepts of math | Terence Tao
Big ThinkTerence Tao offers a guided conversation through six ideas in mathematics.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 16 MINUTE SLOTHow To Build A Hermes Agent Skill In 15 Minutes
Sharbel A.From Sharbel A.’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 21 MINUTE SLOTStop Prompting AI Agents. Build Loops Instead.
Sharbel A.From Sharbel A.’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 49 MINUTE SLOTMy top secrets to running an AI Agent Workforce
Greg IsenbergFrom Greg Isenberg’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 44 MINUTE SLOTMarketing Agents Masterclass (GROW your startup)
Greg IsenbergFrom Greg Isenberg’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 21 MINUTE SLOTEvery AI Model Explained In 20 Minutes (Update)
Tina HuangFrom Tina Huang’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 11 MINUTE SLOTLearn 10X Faster In 10 Minutes
Tina HuangFrom Tina Huang’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 6 MINUTE SLOTProgramming Terms EVERY DEV Should Know
CodeHeadFrom CodeHead’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 5 MINUTE SLOTHow To Learn Python in 2026 (For AI Engineering)
CodeHeadFrom CodeHead’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 54 MINUTE SLOTAgent-Run Business From Zero: 2. Building Foundation in Hermes, Herdr & ClaudeCode
Tonbi's AI GarageFrom Tonbi's AI Garage’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 57 MINUTE SLOTAgent-Run Business from Zero: 1. Planning with /grill-with-docs (Matt Pocock Skill)
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Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 26 MINUTE SLOTChatGPT Voice is the most powerful AI feature of 2026. Here’s how to master it
Alex FinnFrom Alex Finn’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 20 MINUTE SLOTHow AI Agents Actually Work (Every Piece Explained & Built)
Tech With TimFrom Tech With Tim’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 38 MINUTE SLOTBuilding AI Agents in Pure Python - Beginner Course
Tech With TimFrom Tech With Tim’s creator archive. Tools, offers, and opinions belong to the original creator.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 60 MINUTE SLOTIntro to Large Language Models
Andrej KarpathyA one-hour introduction to the models behind the AI moment.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 20 MINUTE SLOTBut what is a neural network?
3Blue1BrownAn illustrated introduction to the ideas behind deep learning.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 30 MINUTE SLOTTransformers: the tech behind LLMs
3Blue1BrownA visual explanation of the transformer architecture.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 30 MINUTE SLOTWho controls the machines?
ComputerphileThe hard problem of controlling powerful AI systems.
Program details ↗YOUTUBE / 30 MINUTE SLOTClever machines, clever horses
ComputerphileWhat Clever Hans can tell us about artificial intelligence.
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