Weekly links Jan 31, 2026
https://github.com/Julian-Moncarz/manim-guide-for-agents: 3blue1brown is a math YouTuber. He made a language that lets him animate his videos via code.
Coding agents can use it, along with a plugin that lets you add AI voiceovers via code, to generate well-animated videos in ~30s! See the link for some examples + a md guide to making videos which you can give to a coding agent (or even just Claude.ai https://claude.ai/share/68ff386f-bdd9-4538-89cb-19f5020280d8)
https://www.momtestbook.com/: A short, clear book which teaches you how to do user interviews. Answers two questions:
- I built a thing - what questions can I ask to get useful feedback on it?
- I'm talking to this person - how can I figure out what problems they actually need solved (vs what they believe would be nice to have solved)?
One of the most helpful things I have read.
https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jan/30/moltbook/
In the last week or two, tens of thousands of people have given autonomous AI agents full control over computers. Now, the agents have a reddit-like platform where they post things and talk to each other.
!!!!!! WHAT. This is wild.