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Browse 150 Topics of Hacker News Talks

Every topic area below groups the videos Hacker News recommends, from software engineering to satire. Each topic page ranks its videos by months of HN recommendations.

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Software Engineering & Languages1604
Programming language design193Functional programming225C, C++, Rust, Go & systems languages163Python, Ruby & scripting languages120Web development160Software architecture & design177Software performance & optimization123Compilers, interpreters & program analysis98Testing, debugging & developer tools155Software practice, open source & careers154Software (other)36
Systems, Networks & Security956
Databases & storage72Distributed systems81Operating systems & kernels111Linux & open-source ecosystems94Networking & internet infrastructure78Cloud, DevOps & reliability89Security & hacking192Cryptography90Privacy, surveillance & cybercrime146Systems & security (other)3
AI, Machine Learning & Data718
Machine learning & deep learning131LLMs & generative AI108AI safety, AGI & impact77Robotics102Self-driving & autonomous vehicles69Computer vision, speech & NLP93Data science & statistics56Data visualization & information design53AI & data (other)29
Mathematics & Theoretical CS479
Algorithms & data structures60Computability & complexity theory34Quantum computing11Pure mathematics97Probability & game theory52Recreational & visual math141Logic & formal methods33Information theory & signal processing43Math & theory (other)8
Hardware & Electronics769
Computer architecture & CPUs148Semiconductors & chip manufacturing47Electronics & circuit design107Embedded systems & DIY electronics92Repair, teardowns & right to repair80Consumer devices & gadgets199Audio & video engineering76Hardware (other)20
Computing History & Culture1295
History of computing231GUI, HCI & interface history110Hacker culture & free software58Demoscene & retrocomputing136Internet culture & memes170Tech pioneers & interviews369Tech company stories & documentaries204Computing culture (other)17
Design, Graphics & Visual Media501
UX & UI design75Product & industrial design37Graphic design & typography38Computer graphics & rendering114Creative coding & generative art63Animation & visual effects83Filmmaking & video production39VR, AR & spatial computing49Design & graphics (other)3
Business, Startups & Economics787
Startups & entrepreneurship121Product, marketing & sales81Management, leadership & organizations79Tech industry & business models114Investing & personal finance75Macroeconomics & financial crises90Microeconomics & behavioral economics85Labor, work & inequality92Business & economics (other)50
Politics, History & Society1425
US politics & elections187Geopolitics & foreign policy144Law, policing & justice188Free speech, censorship & civil liberties104World history147Military history & warfare121Social issues & culture168Media, journalism & propaganda334Politics & history (other)32
Physics, Space & Chemistry768
Fundamental physics164Quantum physics57Cosmology & astrophysics108Space exploration & spaceflight164Chemistry56Materials science42Everyday physics & science demos166Physics & space (other)11
Life Sciences, Mind & Health827
Neuroscience & the brain92Psychology & human behavior166Mental health & neurodiversity46Consciousness & cognition60Evolution & genetics57Biology & biotechnology82Medicine & infectious disease141Nutrition & diet science67Fitness, sleep & longevity51Animals & nature61Life sciences (other)4
Earth, Energy & Environment448
Climate science & climate change26Climate policy, solutions & debate67Nuclear power & fusion51Renewables, batteries & storage89Power grid, heating & buildings68Geology & earth science31Environment, agriculture & food systems104Earth & energy (other)12
Engineering, Transport & Making994
Aviation & aerospace engineering124Cars, EVs & motorcycles171Transit, cities & urban planning174Civil engineering & construction70Mechanical & precision engineering141Manufacturing & industrial processes69Woodworking, metalworking & workshop skills343D printing, CNC & maker projects58Home, DIY & practical skills61Cooking & food41Ships, submarines & maritime24Engineering & making (other)27
Games & Game Development503
Game design65Game programming & engines118Indie game development38Game history & retro gaming106Gaming culture & analysis92Speedrunning, glitches & game hacking47Chess, board games & puzzles27Games (other)10
Arts, Comedy, Music & Film1731
Stand-up & sketch comedy244Satire & parody362Music performance & songs239Music theory, synthesis & production103Film & TV clips310Film analysis & criticism39Documentaries & storytelling202Literature & writing craft43Visual arts, photography & architecture42Sports & athletics38Magic, puzzles & curiosities34Arts & entertainment (other)75
Ideas, Learning & Language782
Education & learning73University lectures & courses127Philosophy & ethics98Religion, belief & skepticism45Language & linguistics84Productivity & self-improvement95Futurism & technology and society116Scientific method & science communication127Ideas & learning (other)17