how do you build them up faster? I am never going to get level 2 and 3 if I go this slow...

You can have your kids pick up collectibles - some of the duplicates are worth a lot of tech points.

thats it? I have to watch all the time? they dont get any from working?

how many days have you been playing this ggame?

The more people that you put at the research table the faster the tech points add up also.But LadyCFII is right some of those collectables can add a lot of tech points. I won't go into detail but they are quite a bit. But that is the game. You have to stay focused on the game at some point. Even though you can walk away some times you still have to come back to check on them to help them. You are the leader above anyone of the villagers,without you they will all perish.

It also makes a difference as to what speed you have your game set to. You'll earn points faster at faster speeds, but the villagers will also age faster.

And starve faster, if you're not careful!

I have been playing for 8 days. Guess I am just impatient:)

I'll also wait on buying lower cost upgrades until I get L2 Science and other until I get L3 Science. The Science upgrades really do help you earn tech points faster!

Also, make sure that your village has a fire, since that will add to your tech points.

No, that's a reasonably long time to be further along I think. Myabe a slight change of strategy... investing in the techs that will assist getting tech points faster (science and exploration), and maybe you need to spend a bit more time hunting collectibles. Getting a couple of rare ones really bumps up your points.