What sparked it was actually an episode of University Challenge where there was a mention of Byzantine Generals - I haven't heard that mentioned in about 18 years!
Though any professional development I get from this is a bonus, my main motivation is just intellectual curiosity & the desire to re-explore these concepts that I slowly forgot through disuse over the years. As a result, material that is captivating and fun is a strong bonus.
Any books, podcasts, youtube channels, online courses HN would recommend?
And of course, you can always buy a boxed set of TAoCP. It will probably keep you busy for awhile. Good luck.