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18 There's no end to what a man can accomplish if he doesn't care about | 18 There's no end to what a man can accomplish if he doesn't care about |
19 getting credit. | 19 getting credit. |
20 #+end_quote | 20 #+end_quote |
21 | |
22 - ASC as a police evidence preservation technique <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: | |
23 | |
24 - multi metal fixation w/ formamide <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: osmium | |
25 copper zinc uranium formamide | |
26 | |
27 - blood like cars that knows where to go <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: maybe | |
28 with flagellas | |
29 | |
30 - post antibiotic recolonization from preserved blood <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: | |
31 | |
32 - application of poly magnet for perfusion connections <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: | |
33 | |
34 - explicit lobbying and influences from companies --- helps make behaviour more predictable and can help to paradoxcically make the lobbying money stronger <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: | |
35 | |
36 - glutaraldehyde as a callous hardener <<2016-04-18 Mon>> :: | |
37 | |
38 - twit-shank-select <<2016-04-17 Sun>> :: and if you actually had a | |
39 really cool day, then you request that you become the | |
40 trunk. Gaurantees that you have much more statistically | |
41 interesting days, every day! | |
42 | |
43 - twit-shank <<2016-04-17 Sun>> :: much easer, ""minimum viable | |
44 product"-style mind-merge. Just tweet any significant shit you | |
45 did that day, then kill yourself. Trunk-you reads the tweet and | |
46 continues with his day. | |
47 | |
48 - names that sound stupid today but would be good ancient Greek names <<2016-04-16 Sat>> :: "telethon", | |
49 "mentos", "mentor". Behold TELETHON, he was a great warrior and | |
50 runner! | |
51 | |
52 - <<2016-04-12 Tue>> if only we had gold much more abundant than lead :: | |
53 | |
54 - <<2016-04-12 Tue>> wood engineered to contain a lot of gold sequestered in the tissues :: | |
55 | |
56 - <<2016-04-12 Tue>> mtg life counter app that's more like paper :: | |
57 | |
58 - <<2016-04-11 Mon>> good word for a prostitute : conslutant :: | |
59 | |
60 - <<2016-04-11 Mon>> old paper book on acid paper preserved in SPURS resin :: | |
61 | |
62 - <<2016-04-11 Mon>> blood ink :: you can just buy a bottle of | |
63 hemoglobin and make ink. maybe linseed oil and hemoglobin would | |
64 work? throw in some sort of crosslinker or something to keep the | |
65 hemoglobin red? | |
66 | |
67 - <<2016-04-08 Fri>> trash horse :: | |
68 | |
69 - <<2016-04-08 Fri>> soul of the day :: a full life recording | |
70 | |
71 - <<2016-04-07 Thu>> omega the forsaken :: grade so bad you fail that | |
72 class and all its prerequisites | |
73 | |
74 - <<2016-04-05 Tue>> eye ring right angle mirror :: creatures with | |
75 say six eyes shaped in a ring on their head. They mentallly | |
76 shift their attention from one pair of eyes to another to really | |
77 preceive 3D shapes. However, if you pit a right angle mirrr in | |
78 the back of their head, they can sudetnly incorporate two pairs | |
79 of eyes simultaneously, perceiving the world in 3.XD, where they | |
80 see what they call "true depth", where 2D representations of 3D | |
81 space look hopelessly fake and the coeld has a sort of profound | |
82 depth to it. | |
83 | |
84 - <<2016-04-05 Tue>> antibiotic multiplicity :: we shouldn't use use | |
85 one antibiotic, or cycle them or any of that nonsense. If | |
86 someone has a problem, give them ALL the antibiotics at once, | |
87 getting exponentially better chances of killing everything. Say | |
88 you have two antibiotics with a 0.1 chance of becomming useless | |
89 everytime you use it to cure someone. The antibiotics are | |
90 independent molecular mechanisms so it takes two chance | |
91 mutations to confer immunity. If you use one till it's useless, | |
92 then the other one, then it takes around 20 times before you're | |
93 out of antibiotics. If you use both its more like 200 times! | |
94 | |
95 - <<2016-04-05 Tue>> are animals chronically tired :: I wonder if | |
96 animals get enough sleep? Maybe not -- after all, they wouldn't | |
97 necesairly be able to go for 8 hours even if they needed it. And | |
98 the quality of sleep would be very bad if you're always on | |
99 edge. I think that a lot of animals look tired a lot of the | |
100 time. Perhaps in addition to our ability to cook food as a | |
101 surrogate for our digestive system, our ability to sleep in a | |
102 confortable, safe place for 8+ hours enabled similar economies | |
103 for our mental systems! The "comfy" theory of human | |
104 intelligence/evolution. | |
105 | |
106 - <<2016-04-02 Sat>> live to a billion seconds :: it's 31 years, 251 | |
107 days, 13 hours, 34 minutes, 54.7843 seconds or something | |
108 | |
109 - <<2016-04-02 Sat>> hyperlinked physical writing :: you scan in some | |
110 (handwritten) text and make some of the words hyperlinks. looks | |
111 incongrous. or an old newspaper clipping from like the 1930's as | |
112 a pdf, and it has a random hyperlink in it! | |
113 | |
114 - <<2016-04-01 Fri>> super emulsified transparent manyonase :: | |
115 | |
116 - <<2016-04-01 Fri>> osmium as a EM catalyst :: cause you can recover | |
117 it see 1978 | |
118 | |
119 - <<2016-04-01 Fri>> the mind sword of osmium :: uploading, use | |
120 osmium as a catalyst, make cool sword that's processed a billion | |
121 human minds | |
122 | |
123 - <<2016-03-27 Sun>> hay fever straws :: normally you call them | |
124 "sneezes" but if you have hay fever then you should call them | |
125 "straws." :P | |
126 | |
127 - <<2016-03-27 Sun>> the same blue sky :: when I look at the sky, and | |
128 there's no clouds, then I'm connected the eternity of all the | |
129 creatures who looked up and saw the same sky. I wonder if you | |
130 could look up at the sky, then look back down and be in a | |
131 different time, a different place. | |
132 | |
133 - <<2016-03-25 Fri>> fear of number quantity :: people can be scared | |
134 of one thing, two things, etc, but what about 51 things. this | |
135 might reveal the limits of object counting. How do there numbers | |
136 distribute around the population? Is there a spike at numbers | |
137 like 13? | |
138 | |
139 - <<2016-03-24 Thu>> water-resistant suit and CPA tube :: so classy, | |
140 to pop out of a cryo chamber and have the water fall off your | |
141 suit like in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Udw0RriGrI | |
142 | |
143 - <<2016-03-24 Thu>> perfuse cryoprotectants into hibernating ground squirrell :: | |
144 | |
145 - <<2016-03-24 Thu>> active biological camaflogue :: inspired by the | |
146 mormyrid electric fish paper by *mumble*. What if you were an | |
147 octopus that could change skin color, and then you combine your | |
148 vision, skin, and motor outputs to compute what the skin should | |
149 look like as you move your arms around; you could be perfectaly | |
150 invisible, and wouldn't have to have the skin be "dumb". Very | |
151 fast changes in light with no pattern would reveal this | |
152 "bio-computed camaflogue", though, because the skin wouldn't be | |
153 able to predict things as well. | |
154 | |
155 - <<2016-03-24 Thu>> vitrified lab :: imagine a lab contained | |
156 entirely in the glass from which fibre optic cables are | |
157 made. It's be neat! there'd be no air! | |
158 | |
159 - <<2016-03-20 Sun>> curare in a fixative :: might stop fixation | |
160 tremors. | |
161 | |
162 - <<2016-03-20 Sun>> hidden eyes of god :: it's the year 2020 and the | |
163 first human brains are beginning to be preserved and scanned as | |
164 part of the human connectome project. As scientists look at | |
165 electron micrographs of preserved human brain tissue, they see | |
166 all the expected brain structures: neurons, synapses, | |
167 mitochnodria, myelin.... and something that's never been seen | |
168 before: an intiricate filigree of strutures like the neural | |
169 weaves from Banks' culture series. Human brain tissue from even | |
170 50 years ago like Einsteins' does not have the weave, and he | |
171 weave is only in around 30% of the population. Obviously | |
172 computational in nature and way advanced beyond anything | |
173 humanity can build, these secret structures reveal an unsettling | |
174 truth: something is watching us, from within our own minds... | |
175 | |
176 - <<2016-03-20 Sun>> encrypted priority server :: | |
177 | |
178 - <<2016-03-19 Sat>> neuro-speakers :: speakers are the ultimate | |
179 insturment, most like the human voice. submime. attach to brain | |
180 and then we can finally sing. | |
181 | |
182 - <<2016-03-19 Sat>> book with meanings to onlky one person at one time :: like | |
183 adam kraft's thing about neural nets with images that look | |
184 nothing like the object but get classified as that object | |
185 anyway. You could possibly do the same with a human visual | |
186 system -- imagine a book that looks nothing like static. You | |
187 look at the pages, and they seem like nonsense, but you also get | |
188 a /strong/ impression of a scene and meaning, possibly stronger | |
189 and more direct than a really good painting. And no one else can | |
190 see it, and you sleep a night, and can't see it yourself in the | |
191 morning. Like the "communicating with LSD people" thing as well. | |
192 | |
193 - <<2016-03-17 Thu>> ligand nonpolar osmium lipid stain for perfuse EM :: | |
194 | |
195 - <<2016-03-15 Tue>> classified documents and mind uploading :: an | |
196 important value for forgetting! | |
197 | |
198 - <<2016-03-15 Tue>> furnace random number generator :: | |
199 | |
200 - <<2016-03-14 Mon>> how does a lobotomy not cause fatal brain embolisms!? :: | |
21 | 201 |
22 - spinal cord made of light; moon :: transit time of light from moon to | 202 - spinal cord made of light; moon :: transit time of light from moon to |
23 earth is same as transit time of signals through spinal cord. So | 203 earth is same as transit time of signals through spinal cord. So |
24 you could have your mind on the moon and your body on earth and | 204 you could have your mind on the moon and your body on earth and |
25 it would feel the same! | 205 it would feel the same! |
149 https://dx.doi.org/10.1146%2Fannurev-matsci-062910-100341, | 329 https://dx.doi.org/10.1146%2Fannurev-matsci-062910-100341, |
150 [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocaloric_effect][wikipedia article]] | 330 [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocaloric_effect][wikipedia article]] |
151 | 331 |
152 - albino fruit :: | 332 - albino fruit :: |
153 | 333 |
154 - cryoprotectant that increases the nutritional value fo food :: | 334 - cryoprotectant that increases the nutritional value of food :: |
155 | 335 |
156 - faucet enerty :: how much power do you get from an average faucet | 336 - faucet enerty :: how much power do you get from an average faucet |
157 compared to the wall socket? | 337 compared to the wall socket? |
158 | 338 |
159 - high pressure fixation :: could this defeat the "myelin unraveling" | 339 - high pressure fixation :: could this defeat the "myelin unraveling" |
161 you might get during the bends, caused by the fixation reaction! | 341 you might get during the bends, caused by the fixation reaction! |
162 | 342 |
163 - eat fixed tissue :: can you EAT glutaraldehyde preserved tissue, if | 343 - eat fixed tissue :: can you EAT glutaraldehyde preserved tissue, if |
164 you wash away all the free aldehydes and make sure that the | 344 you wash away all the free aldehydes and make sure that the |
165 reaction is complete? Can you also cook the tissue? Maybe it | 345 reaction is complete? Can you also cook the tissue? Maybe it |
166 would be good! | 346 would be good! it would certainly be a very powerful |
347 preservative! maybe see | |
348 http://www.aapd.org/assets/1/25/Karp-09-04.pdf | |
167 | 349 |
168 - intelligence sorting :: | 350 - intelligence sorting :: |
169 | 351 |
170 - hyperbaric fixation :: apparently with divers with the "bends", you | 352 - hyperbaric fixation :: apparently with divers with the "bends", you |
171 get bubbles in the myelin in particular. Maybe hyperbaric | 353 get bubbles in the myelin in particular. Maybe hyperbaric |
240 | 422 |
241 #+BEGIN_SRC sh | 423 #+BEGIN_SRC sh |
242 sshfs root@localhost:/ my-root | 424 sshfs root@localhost:/ my-root |
243 #+END_SRC | 425 #+END_SRC |
244 | 426 |
245 - not even a nop of damage :: nop == no-op | 427 - not even a nop of damage :: nop == no-op |
246 | 428 |
247 - twittwe vibratoe :: | 429 - twittwe vibratoe :: |
248 | 430 |
249 - value of cancer :: what of value is lost with an easy cancer-cure? | 431 - value of cancer :: what of value is lost with an easy cancer-cure? |
250 | 432 |
251 - blood :: blood is the "wires" that connect organs to each other and | 433 - blood :: blood is the "wires" that connect organs to each other and |
252 impedance match the services that organs provide to other | 434 impedance match the services that organs provide to other |
253 organs. A heart, per se, does not need blood but instead access | 435 organs. A heart, per se, does not need blood but instead access |
254 to the filtering powers of a kidney; blood just connects the | 436 to the filtering powers of a kidney; blood just connects the |
255 kidney cells to the heart cells. That's why "perfusing w/ blood" | 437 kidney cells to the heart cells. That's why "perfusing w/ blood" |
256 is entirely missing the point. | 438 is entirely missing the point. |
257 | 439 |
258 - armored helmet :: use fiber-optics to re-route vision and get better | 440 - armored helmet :: use fiber-optics to re-route vision and get better |
259 shield for eyes. curved plates, kozilek style. | 441 shield for eyes. curved plates, kozilek style. |
260 | 442 |
261 - open source contributions :: way to make them public on your website easily. | 443 - open source contributions :: way to make them public on your website easily. |
262 | 444 |
263 - active opto-glove :: for ENHANCED touch! It's a magnyfing glass for | 445 - active opto-glove :: for ENHANCED touch! It's a magnyfing glass for |
264 your fingers! | 446 your fingers! |
265 | 447 |
266 - glove screen :: for driving directions, etc. Better than a watch! | 448 - glove screen :: for driving directions, etc. Better than a watch! |
267 | 449 |
268 - osmium + sugar as a histo stain :: the suger interacts with the | 450 - osmium + sugar as a histo stain :: the suger interacts with the |
269 osmium and retards its progress. you can see details on slices in | 451 osmium and retards its progress. you can see details on slices in |
270 a light microscope without any more staining, and the EMs are not | 452 a light microscope without any more staining, and the EMs are not |
271 adversely affected. | 453 adversely affected. |
272 | 454 |
273 - encryption camera :: use public key on memory card. The camera | 455 - encryption camera :: use public key on memory card. The camera |
274 writes files encrypted with this public key. | 456 writes files encrypted with this public key. |
275 | 457 |
276 - immaculate AIDS acquisition :: | 458 - immaculate AIDS acquisition :: |
277 | 459 |
278 - minds and lightspeed :: fastern minds have to deal with lightspeed | 460 - minds and lightspeed :: fastern minds have to deal with lightspeed |
279 limitations in their own cognitive architectures. | 461 limitations in their own cognitive architectures. |
280 | 462 |
281 - kill with fire :: guy A fires fire blast, with a spell circle to | 463 - kill with fire :: guy A fires fire blast, with a spell circle to |
282 maintain the magic. Opponent B just GRABS the magic and pulls MORE | 464 maintain the magic. Opponent B just GRABS the magic and pulls MORE |
283 fire. Guy A's circle goes out of control and all his life force | 465 fire. Guy A's circle goes out of control and all his life force |
284 gets sucked out to supply more fire. B grabs the magic, crushes | 466 gets sucked out to supply more fire. B grabs the magic, crushes |
285 it, fires a concentrated red lightning bolt, and eats the | 467 it, fires a concentrated red lightning bolt, and eats the |
286 rest. "You think that you can kill me, WITH FIRE!?" | 468 rest. "You think that you can kill me, WITH FIRE!?" |
287 | 469 |
288 - magic ekiga :: | 470 - magic ekiga :: |
289 | 471 |
290 - edible crayons :: | 472 - edible crayons :: |
291 | 473 |
292 - library chaining :: | 474 - library chaining :: |
293 | 475 |
294 - hypnosis + that drug that makes you loose continuity :: can the | 476 - hypnosis + that drug that makes you loose continuity :: can the |
295 hypnosos plant things during this time? | 477 hypnosos plant things during this time? |
296 | 478 |
297 - forgotten services :: use "ovbilion" somehow. Some sleeping drugs | 479 - forgotten services :: use "ovbilion" somehow. Some sleeping drugs |
298 make you forget the hour or so before you go to bed. Use this to | 480 make you forget the hour or so before you go to bed. Use this to |
299 create forgotten services. | 481 create forgotten services. |
300 | 482 |
301 - dibenzelene -- mike darwin :: | 483 - dibenzelene -- mike darwin :: |
302 | 484 |
303 - sleepy perfusion :: if brains naturally expand / contract depending | 485 - sleepy perfusion :: if brains naturally expand / contract depending |
304 on resting / awake state, we should investigate the EMs of brains | 486 on resting / awake state, we should investigate the EMs of brains |
305 fixed during "sleep" mode and those fixed during "awake" | 487 fixed during "sleep" mode and those fixed during "awake" |
306 mode. (while still using anesthetic of course). | 488 mode. (while still using anesthetic of course). |
307 | 489 |
308 - shit flavored dog treats :: because dogs would probably like them. | 490 - shit flavored dog treats :: because dogs would probably like them. |
309 | 491 |
310 - fume hood incense :: so make sure the fume hood is working | 492 - fume hood incense :: so make sure the fume hood is working |
311 | 493 |
312 - infinity coin :: s.f. concept -- billions are uploaded by using | 494 - infinity coin :: s.f. concept -- billions are uploaded by using |
313 osmium as a "mind uploading catalyst". osmium is put ino the | 495 osmium as a "mind uploading catalyst". osmium is put ino the |
314 brain, they brain is scanned, and the osmium is recycled. Then | 496 brain, they brain is scanned, and the osmium is recycled. Then |
315 you make coins out of the osmium that has gone through billions | 497 you make coins out of the osmium that has gone through billions |
316 of these cycles. | 498 of these cycles. |
317 | 499 |
318 - mamilian dive reflex as a method of preparing organs for cryopreservation :: | 500 - mamilian dive reflex as a method of preparing organs for cryopreservation :: |
319 | 501 |
320 - spinal encryption :: like an X server, except your body parts each | 502 - spinal encryption :: like an X server, except your body parts each |
321 run these servers. You all have clocks, and you have to sign your | 503 run these servers. You all have clocks, and you have to sign your |
322 muscle commands with your private key in order to control your | 504 muscle commands with your private key in order to control your |
323 body. | 505 body. |
324 | 506 |
325 - suicide note as a mental excercise :: from NPR, ted talk, teenagers, etc. | 507 - suicide note as a mental excercise :: from NPR, ted talk, teenagers, etc. |
326 | 508 |
327 - microscope clamp magnet ring thing :: | 509 - microscope clamp magnet ring thing :: |
328 | 510 |
329 - cup that fills from the bottom :: | 511 - cup that fills from the bottom :: (you put it on a thing and it starts filling |
330 | 512 |
331 - pronouncaeble liscense plates :: | 513 - pronouncaeble liscense plates :: (just avoid certain unpronounceable combinations of letters/numbers. It doesn't even change the search space much!) |
332 | 514 |
333 - instant-awake vs natural awakening :: cognitive behavioural | 515 - instant-awake vs natural awakening :: cognitive behavioural |
334 difference tells you important things about the waking process. | 516 difference tells you important things about the waking process. |
335 | 517 |
336 - asethetics and personal identity :: if you go to germany, you're not | 518 - asethetics and personal identity :: if you go to germany, you're not |
337 the same person anymore. | 519 the same person anymore. |
338 | 520 |
339 - arch linux diff cache :: should only download differences between | 521 - arch linux diff cache :: should only download differences between |
340 the new package and the most rcent archive file. Can | 522 the new package and the most rcent archive file. Can |
341 precalculate. Would make mirrors/upgrading so much faster. | 523 precalculate. Would make mirrors/upgrading so much faster. |
342 | 524 |
343 - low gravity perfusion :: then you can use cappaliary action. From | 525 - low gravity perfusion :: then you can use cappaliary action. From |
344 this: http://www.wired.com/2015/01/coffee-cup-designed-let-astronauts-sip-espresso-space/ | 526 this: http://www.wired.com/2015/01/coffee-cup-designed-let-astronauts-sip-espresso-space/ |
345 | 527 |
346 - rational advertiting :: a new criteria for advertisting -- given | 528 - rational advertiting :: a new criteria for advertisting -- given |
347 same ad structure for two different produces, what structure | 529 same ad structure for two different produces, what structure |
348 leads to the most people picking the "optimal" choice. | 530 leads to the most people picking the "optimal" choice. |
349 | 531 |
350 - autoclone bootstrapping :: to breed male with self: you make a clone | 532 - autoclone bootstrapping :: to breed male with self: you make a clone |
351 of the male that's broken, male and female, the bootstrap with | 533 of the male that's broken, male and female, the bootstrap with |
352 those gametes | 534 those gametes |
353 | 535 |
354 - position independent numbers :: like latin for numbers. You'd use | 536 - position independent numbers :: like latin for numbers. You'd use |
355 color, endings, relative size, etc to determine what place the | 537 color, endings, relative size, etc to determine what place the |
356 number has. Very convientnt for order or magnitude calculations. | 538 number has. Very convientnt for order or magnitude calculations. |
357 | 539 |
358 - dead man switch activated linux user account :: | 540 - dead man switch activated linux user account :: |
359 | 541 |
360 - embowlement :: condencending reference to embodiment | 542 - embowlement :: condencending reference to embodiment |
361 | 543 |
362 - water staff :: drinksy walking staff w/ water | 544 - water staff :: drinksy walking staff w/ water |
363 | 545 |
364 - melanin transfection :: | 546 - melanin transfection :: |
365 | 547 |
366 - retention of neurotransmitters / other small molecules during fixation by use of an extracellular polymer such as PVP :: | 548 - retention of neurotransmitters / other small molecules during fixation by use of an extracellular polymer such as PVP :: |
367 | 549 |
368 - machines :: Knowing we are machines does not diminish us; instead it | 550 - machines :: Knowing we are machines does not diminish us; instead it |
369 opens our minds to the awe-inspiring complexity that is the human | 551 opens our minds to the awe-inspiring complexity that is the human |
370 mind. Those who prefer to attribute consciousness to a "soul" or | 552 mind. Those who prefer to attribute consciousness to a "soul" or |
371 other metaphysical process are the ones who diminish man to a | 553 other metaphysical process are the ones who diminish man to a |
372 mere cartoon caricature. | 554 mere cartoon caricature. |
373 | 555 |
374 - why does glut change osmotic setpoints in cells :: perhaps either 1) | 556 - why does glut change osmotic setpoints in cells :: perhaps either 1) |
375 It makes the membrane permeable to small molecules or 2) | 557 It makes the membrane permeable to small molecules or 2) |
376 crosslinking proteins means less colagative effects. | 558 crosslinking proteins means less colagative effects. |
377 | 559 |
378 - Hemocyanin based blood washout solution :: for artificial blood, it | 560 - Hemocyanin based blood washout solution :: for artificial blood, it |
379 can be hard to carry enough oxygen because haemoglobin needs to | 561 can be hard to carry enough oxygen because haemoglobin needs to |
380 be in RBCs in order to effectively carry oxygen. However, | 562 be in RBCs in order to effectively carry oxygen. However, |
381 hemocyanin, a copper based oxygen carrying protein, doesn't have | 563 hemocyanin, a copper based oxygen carrying protein, doesn't have |
382 this restriction, so it might make particurally good artificial | 564 this restriction, so it might make particurally good artificial |
383 blood. Might also be great for making oxygenated fixative | 565 blood. Might also be great for making oxygenated fixative |
384 solutions! In fact, hemocyanin is more efficient than hemoglobin | 566 solutions! In fact, hemocyanin is more efficient than hemoglobin |
385 for carrying oxygen at low temperatures, perfect for | 567 for carrying oxygen at low temperatures, perfect for |
386 cooling/blood washout! Hemocyanin could also serve to establish | 568 cooling/blood washout! Hemocyanin could also serve to establish |
387 oncotic pressure in a blood washout solution since it weighs 75 | 569 oncotic pressure in a blood washout solution since it weighs 75 |
388 kilodaltons. | 570 kilodaltons. |
389 | 571 |
390 - osmotic buffer :: polymer which polymerizes / splits apart in order | 572 - osmotic buffer :: polymer which polymerizes / splits apart in order |
391 to maintain the osmolality of a solution. | 573 to maintain the osmolality of a solution. |
392 | 574 |
393 - shoes w/ embedded computers :: and have little clickey things you | 575 - shoes w/ embedded computers :: and have little clickey things you |
394 operate with your big toe. | 576 operate with your big toe. |
395 | 577 |
396 - gb codec :: | 578 - gb codec :: |
397 | 579 |
398 - ultrasonic cell disruptor to make foor :: | 580 - ultrasonic cell disruptor to make foor :: |
399 | 581 |
400 - particle accelarator asd an awesome electron microscop :: | 582 - particle accelarator asd an awesome electron microscop :: |
401 | 583 |
402 - tolouadine blue pen :: use biological stains as dyes for ink pens? | 584 - tolouadine blue pen :: use biological stains as dyes for ink pens? |
403 | 585 |
404 - clock stop explination :: you have a "visual buffer" which needs to | 586 - clock stop explination :: you have a "visual buffer" which needs to |
405 fill up whenever you switch out from one scene to another. This | 587 fill up whenever you switch out from one scene to another. This |
406 is the clock stop illusion. | 588 is the clock stop illusion. |
407 | 589 |
408 - coffee ad space :: Your coffee stock was brought to you by google, | 590 - coffee ad space :: Your coffee stock was brought to you by google, |
409 the only company that brings you comfort and love in your harsh | 591 the only company that brings you comfort and love in your harsh |
410 and heartless corporate world. This is majestic guerrila | 592 and heartless corporate world. This is majestic guerrila |
411 marketing. | 593 marketing. |
412 | 594 |
413 - geo-synchro browsing :: you get a bunch of proxy servers, and then | 595 - geo-synchro browsing :: you get a bunch of proxy servers, and then |
414 you visit websites and synchronize the views from each of these | 596 you visit websites and synchronize the views from each of these |
415 proxies into one view. Then you can see the differences by | 597 proxies into one view. Then you can see the differences by |
416 conutry/region. This is a way to experience the "neutral" | 598 conutry/region. This is a way to experience the "neutral" |
417 internet by averging the effects of ip-tracing. | 599 internet by averging the effects of ip-tracing. |
418 | 600 |
419 - periodic table of genders :: arrange people by bahaviour, particular | 601 - periodic table of genders :: arrange people by bahaviour, particular |
420 what sort of bonds they can form with other people. | 602 what sort of bonds they can form with other people. |
421 | 603 |
422 - ice cream protein synthesis :: | 604 - ice cream protein synthesis :: |
423 | 605 |
424 - colored EM :: different heavy metals might possibly have different | 606 - colored EM :: different heavy metals might possibly have different |
425 intensities for different electron acceleration voltages. So this | 607 intensities for different electron acceleration voltages. So this |
426 could be the basis for colored EM images! | 608 could be the basis for colored EM images! |
427 | 609 |
428 - expansion microscopy dual :: this would be a process where you | 610 - expansion microscopy dual :: this would be a process where you |
429 define a molecular scale object using larger microscopic | 611 define a molecular scale object using larger microscopic |
430 components. Then nanotechnology goes through and replaces each | 612 components. Then nanotechnology goes through and replaces each |
431 "atomic macro block" with the appropriate atomic construct. That | 613 "atomic macro block" with the appropriate atomic construct. That |
432 way you can use microscopic 3D printing and a special purpose | 614 way you can use microscopic 3D printing and a special purpose |
433 form of nanotechnolical assembler to create any molecular | 615 form of nanotechnolical assembler to create any molecular |
434 arrangement. | 616 arrangement. |
435 | 617 |
436 - anoxic glut :: what happens when you try to fix tissues in an | 618 - anoxic glut :: what happens when you try to fix tissues in an |
437 environment completely devoid of oxygen? | 619 environment completely devoid of oxygen? |
438 | 620 |
439 - copper+EG :: if RBCs are rendered impermeabale to EG when Cu is | 621 - copper+EG :: if RBCs are rendered impermeabale to EG when Cu is |
440 present, then maybe you can destroy RBCs by a mixture of EG and | 622 present, then maybe you can destroy RBCs by a mixture of EG and |
441 Cu? | 623 Cu? |
442 | 624 |
443 - qualia intuition explained :: let's say that you lacked the sense of | 625 - qualia intuition explained :: let's say that you lacked the sense of |
444 smell. How could you learn what "acrid" means without it. How | 626 smell. How could you learn what "acrid" means without it. How |
445 could you explain it to someone, without analogy to other | 627 could you explain it to someone, without analogy to other |
446 smells. We mind-project this real linguistic separation into | 628 smells. We mind-project this real linguistic separation into |
447 reality and get qualia. | 629 reality and get qualia. |
448 | 630 |
449 - spinal relay :: you have a small air-gapped repeater built into your | 631 - spinal relay :: you have a small air-gapped repeater built into your |
450 spine in order to help with spinal injury, connect with | 632 spine in order to help with spinal injury, connect with |
451 prosthetics, and to monitor/control your body. Also, you could | 633 prosthetics, and to monitor/control your body. Also, you could |
452 add the ability to save "macros"! | 634 add the ability to save "macros"! |
453 | 635 |
454 - human cysts :: there should be communities of people with varying | 636 - human cysts :: there should be communities of people with varying |
455 enforced separations from the rest of society in order to gaurd | 637 enforced separations from the rest of society in order to gaurd |
456 against various catastrophies. | 638 against various catastrophies. |
457 | 639 |
458 - bioelectric synthesis :: have a device which stores a lot of energy, | 640 - bioelectric synthesis :: have a device which stores a lot of energy, |
459 and processes blood by creating sugar from waste produces over | 641 and processes blood by creating sugar from waste produces over |
460 the day. You still need water, vitamins, minerals, etc, but this | 642 the day. You still need water, vitamins, minerals, etc, but this |
461 can handle the bulk of your energy demands and be recharged from | 643 can handle the bulk of your energy demands and be recharged from |
462 the wall. | 644 the wall. |
463 | 645 |
464 - chelation as a method to improve cryoprotectant permeability :: | 646 - chelation as a method to improve cryoprotectant permeability :: |
465 | 647 |
466 - transgender fruit analogy :: like tomatoes | 648 - transgender fruit analogy :: like tomatoes |
467 | 649 |
468 - video game controllers as actual controllers :: console controlers | 650 - video game controllers as actual controllers :: console controlers |
469 like the n64 trident are excellent, durable tools for fine | 651 like the n64 trident are excellent, durable tools for fine |
470 control. We should use them to control all sorts of things like | 652 control. We should use them to control all sorts of things like |
471 robots by default. You should use it for your projects, since | 653 robots by default. You should use it for your projects, since |
472 it's unlikely you'll be able to come up with something | 654 it's unlikely you'll be able to come up with something |
473 better. Compared to console controllers, the ones we use for | 655 better. Compared to console controllers, the ones we use for |
474 robots/RC stuff are hopelessly clunky. | 656 robots/RC stuff are hopelessly clunky. |
475 | 657 |
476 - bubble computers :: bubble duality, bubble computing | 658 - bubble computers :: bubble duality, bubble computing |
477 | 659 |
478 - dark blood bag :: blood bags in hospitals should be dark colored to | 660 - dark blood bag :: blood bags in hospitals should be dark colored to |
479 protect the blood from damage from light. | 661 protect the blood from damage from light. |
480 | 662 |
481 - chimeric homozygous sex chromosomes :: chimeric organism with XX and | 663 - chimeric homozygous sex chromosomes :: chimeric organism with XX and |
482 XX patterns from two males and two females. On average, it has | 664 XX patterns from two males and two females. On average, it has |
483 the correct methylation pattern. Would it work? | 665 the correct methylation pattern. Would it work? |
484 | 666 |
485 - horseshoe blood fixative :: would it work as a washout? | 667 - horseshoe blood fixative :: would it work as a washout? |
486 | 668 |
487 - fixed protein packets :: group of fixed proteins in a network which | 669 - fixed protein packets :: group of fixed proteins in a network which |
488 is used as medicine. Hemoglovin, maybe? | 670 is used as medicine. Hemoglovin, maybe? |
489 | 671 |
490 - prove hauntings :: website where you enter your pgp signed encrypted | 672 - prove hauntings :: website where you enter your pgp signed encrypted |
491 file and swear by all the gods that you'll haunt me with the | 673 file and swear by all the gods that you'll haunt me with the |
492 password when you die, along with whatever other messages you | 674 password when you die, along with whatever other messages you |
493 have. protocol -- I video, throw rock, get password. | 675 have. protocol -- I video, throw rock, get password. |
494 | 676 |
495 - earth air water :: probably all intelligent species name their | 677 - earth air water :: probably all intelligent species name their |
496 planet "dirt" in their language, unless the're aquatic or flying, | 678 planet "dirt" in their language, unless the're aquatic or flying, |
497 then they'd name it "water" and "air" respectively. | 679 then they'd name it "water" and "air" respectively. |
498 | 680 |
499 - ethylene glycol alt name :: icebane | 681 - ethylene glycol alt name :: icebane |
500 | 682 |
501 - overflow hiaku :: a hiku about buffer overflos, with garbage C code | 683 - overflow hiaku :: a hiku about buffer overflos, with garbage C code |
502 inside. | 684 inside. |
503 | 685 |
504 - white knight :: his sword is named "Privledge" (an inherited family | 686 - white knight :: his sword is named "Privledge" (an inherited family |
505 sword) he rides along the land, defending the code of | 687 sword) he rides along the land, defending the code of |
506 chivralirary and keeping the orthodozy of society from fading | 688 chivralirary and keeping the orthodozy of society from fading |
507 from the realm. | 689 from the realm. |
508 | 690 |
509 - technological deflation :: even the richest robber baron from the | 691 - technological deflation :: even the richest robber baron from the |
510 1920's could not afford a cardiac bypass surgery, even with | 692 1920's could not afford a cardiac bypass surgery, even with |
511 literally all the money they had. As technology advances, the | 693 literally all the money they had. As technology advances, the |
512 price of bread may go up, but the capabilities which money gives | 694 price of bread may go up, but the capabilities which money gives |
513 you also dramatically increase. | 695 you also dramatically increase. |
514 | 696 |
515 - cure for color blindness :: could it be possible to administer some | 697 - mental integrity test :: if your brain starts to decay, you might |
516 retroviruses via direct injection to the retina, to cause some of | 698 not notice the damage until it's too late. This would be a mental |
517 the cells in the retina to begin expressing different color | 699 integrity test that you take every few weeks that measures your |
518 pigments? The brain ought to easily sort out the rest and enable | 700 performance and compares it to a baseline. The tests are all |
519 color vision. Furthremore, could we add some more colors to | 701 designed to catch the early signs of degenerative brain |
520 baesline human eyes? Theory -- people who are color blind have | 702 diseases. For example, you might use performamce on a |
521 better color spatial accuity for the colors they can see, because | 703 smell-memory assoaction test to detect early-onset Alzheimer's. |
522 this it the tradeoff here involved with the retrovirus | 704 |
523 therapy. Re-purposing color detectors to see new colors at the | 705 - mind bank :: (in contrast to "brain bank") |
524 expense of spatial acuity for the old set of colors. | 706 |
525 | 707 - scientist online paper reviews :: |
526 - mental integrity test :: if your brain starts to decay, you might | 708 |
527 not notice the damage until it's too late. This would be a mental | 709 - binary feedback ::like with the soda machine |
528 integrity test that you take every few weeks that measures your | 710 |
529 performance and compares it to a baseline. The tests are all | 711 - trolley cryonics :: change the cryonics protocol around so that the |
530 designed to catch the early signs of degenerative brain | 712 death occurs in a non-primary action loop. |
531 diseases. For example, you might use performamce on a | 713 |
532 smell-memory assoaction test to detect early-onset Alzheimer's. | 714 - binary metric :: you make up new unit names for "2 centimeters", "4 |
533 | 715 centimeters", "16 centimeters", etc. Then no one will be happy! |
534 - mind bank :: (in contrast to "brain bank") | 716 BUT, it helps solve metric's problem of intermediate units. (a |
535 | 717 centimeter is too small, a meter is too large!) |
536 - Passion of the Christ missed opportunity :: in the Passion of the | 718 |
537 Christ, they do the entire show using Latin, Aramaic, etc, with | 719 - do it once -- upload :: |
538 subtitles. They should have had a part where Jesus does the | 720 |
539 sermon on the mount, he turns to the camera, and starts speaking | 721 - *##### ENTRIES PAST THIS LINE HAVE BEEN PROCESSED FOR GOOD IDEAS #####* |
540 in English, with no subtitles. It would have been 1.) biblically | 722 |
541 accurate and 2.) awesome. It would have been such a powerful | 723 - a simple merge procedure for uploads :: |
542 example of Jesus' divinity, and it felt like they were setting up | 724 |
543 for it the entire movie, and they missed it! | 725 - cure for color blindness :: could it be possible to administer some |
544 | 726 retroviruses via direct injection to the retina, to cause some of |
545 - scientist online paper reviews :: | 727 the cells in the retina to begin expressing different color |
546 | 728 pigments? The brain ought to easily sort out the rest and enable |
547 - binary feedback :: | 729 color vision. Furthremore, could we add some more colors to |
548 | 730 baesline human eyes? Theory -- people who are color blind have |
549 - xenobiotic methalation rewriting :: | 731 better color spatial accuity for the colors they can see, because |
550 | 732 this it the tradeoff here involved with the retrovirus |
551 - trolley cryonics :: change the cryonics protocol around so that the | 733 therapy. Re-purposing color detectors to see new colors at the |
552 death occurs in a non-primary action loop. | 734 expense of spatial acuity for the old set of colors. |
553 | 735 |
554 - binary metric :: you make up new unit names for "2 centimeters", "4 | 736 - Passion of the Christ missed opportunity :: in the Passion of the |
555 centimeters", "16 centimeters", etc. Then no one will be happy! | 737 Christ, they do the entire show using Latin, Aramaic, etc, with |
556 BUT, it helps solve metric's problem of intermediate units. (a | 738 subtitles. They should have had a part where Jesus does the |
557 centimeter is too small, a meter is too large!) | 739 sermon on the mount, he turns to the camera, and starts speaking |
558 | 740 in English, with no subtitles. It would have been 1.) biblically |
559 - physical pgp signatures :: someone should put together the | 741 accurate and 2.) awesome. It would have been such a powerful |
560 technologies so that you can digitally sign actual pieces of | 742 example of Jesus' divinity, and it felt like they were setting up |
561 paper -- some combination of signing a photograph of the | 743 for it the entire movie, and they missed it! |
562 contract using pgp, printing a barcode or OR code on the page | 744 |
563 which links to a website with the signed image, and a web of | 745 - xenobiotic methalation rewriting :: |
564 trust model so that people can authenticate as themselves. All | 746 |
565 this totally exists already, it's just not convienent. | 747 - physical pgp signatures :: someone should put together the |
566 | 748 technologies so that you can digitally sign actual pieces of |
567 - meta eye :: you wire in a third optical input to the human brain, | 749 paper -- some combination of signing a photograph of the |
568 but it doesn't tranduce light form the real world, bus instead is | 750 contract using pgp, printing a barcode or OR code on the page |
569 connected to the "internet of things" and shows you metadata | 751 which links to a website with the signed image, and a web of |
570 about things you are looking at // serves as an interface to your | 752 trust model so that people can authenticate as themselves. All |
571 own mind and body. Then eventually simply real things without | 753 this totally exists already, it's just not convienent. |
572 metadata seem flat and fake compared to the objects in cities and | 754 |
573 other annotated areas. This third eye doesn't occupy any of your | 755 - meta eye :: you wire in a third optical input to the human brain, |
574 normal visual field but actually EXPANDS your visual field. | 756 but it doesn't tranduce light form the real world, bus instead is |
575 | 757 connected to the "internet of things" and shows you metadata |
576 - do it once -- upload :: | 758 about things you are looking at // serves as an interface to your |
577 | 759 own mind and body. Then eventually simply real things without |
578 - a simple merge procedure for uploads :: | 760 metadata seem flat and fake compared to the objects in cities and |
579 | 761 other annotated areas. This third eye doesn't occupy any of your |
580 - limits of monogamy :: | 762 normal visual field but actually EXPANDS your visual field. |
581 | 763 |
582 - dream rewinding :: how to record a complete dream without disturbing | 764 - limits of monogamy :: |
583 it or modifying your brain? you need to be an upload: split | 765 |
584 yourself, and one of you stays awake whike the other sleeps. then | 766 - dream rewinding :: how to record a complete dream without disturbing |
585 you detect a dream in progress by monotoring rapid eye movememt | 767 it or modifying your brain? you need to be an upload: split |
586 in your sleeping self, and you wake yourself up every few minutes | 768 yourself, and one of you stays awake whike the other sleeps. then |
587 and tell yoursef about the dream. Then sleeping-your restarts the | 769 you detect a dream in progress by monotoring rapid eye movememt |
588 dream, continuation passing style, forgetting everything that was | 770 in your sleeping self, and you wake yourself up every few minutes |
589 just said, and you repeat this process until the dream is | 771 and tell yoursef about the dream. Then sleeping-your restarts the |
590 over. Then awake-you and sleeping-you merge each other by taking | 772 dream, continuation passing style, forgetting everything that was |
591 sleeping-you and replaying the memories of awake-you, and you | 773 just said, and you repeat this process until the dream is |
592 write a final report on the dream using the "saccade" reports to | 774 over. Then awake-you and sleeping-you merge each other by taking |
593 jog your memory. | 775 sleeping-you and replaying the memories of awake-you, and you |
594 | 776 write a final report on the dream using the "saccade" reports to |
595 - denser than osmium :: do the "misicibility" thing with an osmium | 777 jog your memory. |
596 alloy to get something even more dense. | 778 |
597 | 779 - denser than osmium :: do the "misicibility" thing with an osmium |
598 - AI hypnosis :: hypnosis might be good for studying AI, becuse it | 780 alloy to get something even more dense. |
599 might probide a "debugger" for ananlyzing the human mind. I | 781 |
600 briefly tried this while at MIT, but it needs MUCH more work to | 782 - AI hypnosis :: hypnosis might be good for studying AI, becuse it |
601 be properly evaulated. | 783 might probide a "debugger" for ananlyzing the human mind. I |
602 | 784 briefly tried this while at MIT, but it needs MUCH more work to |
603 - becomming alive :: upload faces challenges to grow into they type of | 785 be properly evaulated. |
604 person that can join the greater society -- a god. They have to | 786 |
605 go though quests that replicate all the things that humanity had | 787 - becomming alive :: upload faces challenges to grow into they type of |
606 to accomplish, like going to the moon, by themselves, in a | 788 person that can join the greater society -- a god. They have to |
607 virtual world where they cannot die and never get tired. | 789 go though quests that replicate all the things that humanity had |
608 | 790 to accomplish, like going to the moon, by themselves, in a |
609 - population distorted map of USA :: to see states sizes in terms of # | 791 virtual world where they cannot die and never get tired. |
610 of people. (already exists! | 792 |
611 http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mejn/cart/doc/) | 793 - population distorted map of USA :: to see states sizes in terms of # |
612 | 794 of people. (already exists! |
613 - butterfly drone :: if big butterflies used to exist, then maybe we | 795 http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mejn/cart/doc/) |
614 could make butterfly-inspired drones! | 796 |
615 | 797 - butterfly drone :: if big butterflies used to exist, then maybe we |
616 - methylation sex symmetry breaking :: So, human cells have | 798 could make butterfly-inspired drones! |
617 methylation patterns that encode male/female origin. If you | 799 |
618 combine two male patterns, the fetus grows "too fast" and | 800 - methylation sex symmetry breaking :: So, human cells have |
619 dies. Two female patterns causes the fetus to enter a "vegatable" | 801 methylation patterns that encode male/female origin. If you |
620 state and fail to develop. Evolutionary biologists will say that | 802 combine two male patterns, the fetus grows "too fast" and |
621 this reflects the asymmetry of energy investement for creating | 803 dies. Two female patterns causes the fetus to enter a "vegatable" |
622 offspring. If that's true, then species that cast-spawn will lack | 804 state and fail to develop. Evolutionary biologists will say that |
623 this symmetry, and give clues about how to remove it in | 805 this reflects the asymmetry of energy investement for creating |
624 humans. If even cast spawners like sea urchins have it, then that | 806 offspring. If that's true, then species that cast-spawn will lack |
625 means there's something deeper going on! | 807 this symmetry, and give clues about how to remove it in |
626 | 808 humans. If even cast spawners like sea urchins have it, then that |
627 - reverse cannulation perfusion :: you put the organ you want to | 809 means there's something deeper going on! |
628 perfuse in an airtight chamber with a pool of the stuff you want | 810 |
629 to perfuse. You cannulate some veins and lead tubes form to | 811 - reverse cannulation perfusion :: you put the organ you want to |
630 outside of the chamber. You pump in air and perfusate, and the | 812 perfuse in an airtight chamber with a pool of the stuff you want |
631 increasing air pressure in the chamber forces perfusate through | 813 to perfuse. You cannulate some veins and lead tubes form to |
632 the organ. For times when you don't want to cannulate the inputs | 814 outside of the chamber. You pump in air and perfusate, and the |
633 -- they can be ragged, or there can be many of them. You still | 815 increasing air pressure in the chamber forces perfusate through |
634 have to guide the veins to the outside of the chamber, but | 816 the organ. For times when you don't want to cannulate the inputs |
635 depending on the use case this might be far easier than | 817 -- they can be ragged, or there can be many of them. You still |
636 tradational cannulation. | 818 have to guide the veins to the outside of the chamber, but |
637 | 819 depending on the use case this might be far easier than |
638 - very slow physiological pressure perfusion :: less extreme example | 820 tradational cannulation. |
639 of the "pausing" trick -- just keep the perfusion running and | 821 |
640 don't put the perfusion target into the liquid as deep. | 822 - very slow physiological pressure perfusion :: less extreme example |
641 | 823 of the "pausing" trick -- just keep the perfusion running and |
642 - whole brain perfusion embedding :: Do the standard EM embedding | 824 don't put the perfusion target into the liquid as deep. |
643 protocol, but skip the osmium step, and use the "perfusion | 825 |
644 pausing" method to prevent overextraction during the dehydration | 826 - whole brain perfusion embedding :: Do the standard EM embedding |
645 and embedding steps. I think that you CAN perfuse resins into the | 827 protocol, but skip the osmium step, and use the "perfusion |
646 brain, simply because you CAN perfuse viscous rubber when doing | 828 pausing" method to prevent overextraction during the dehydration |
647 vascular casts. | 829 and embedding steps. I think that you CAN perfuse resins into the |
648 | 830 brain, simply because you CAN perfuse viscous rubber when doing |
649 - perfusion pausing :: (Turns out this won't actually work!) One | 831 vascular casts. |
650 problem with doing perfusion is that if you STOP the perfusion, | 832 |
651 you rapidly loose pressure in the organ as your perfusate leaks | 833 - perfusion pausing :: (Turns out this won't actually work!) One |
652 out. You can prevent this by submerging the organ/head/rat | 834 problem with doing perfusion is that if you STOP the perfusion, |
653 whatever in FLUID at the appropriate level. Use something inert | 835 you rapidly loose pressure in the organ as your perfusate leaks |
654 like flurocarbon to avoid problems. You would have to slowly | 836 out. You can prevent this by submerging the organ/head/rat |
655 decrease the flow rate while simultaneously lowering the | 837 whatever in FLUID at the appropriate level. Use something inert |
656 perfusing object into the fluid. To start again, reverse the | 838 like flurocarbon to avoid problems. You would have to slowly |
657 process -- reengage the peristaltic pump slowly while removing | 839 decrease the flow rate while simultaneously lowering the |
658 the organ from the fluid. | 840 perfusing object into the fluid. To start again, reverse the |
659 | 841 process -- reengage the peristaltic pump slowly while removing |
660 - evoultionary textbook mimiricy :: as surgery becomes more common, | 842 the organ from the fluid. |
661 there develops a distinct selective pressure for individuals | 843 |
662 organ layout to look more like the medical textbooks! :P | 844 - evoultionary textbook mimiricy :: as surgery becomes more common, |
663 | 845 there develops a distinct selective pressure for individuals |
664 - transparent skin :: temporary / permament transparent skin. Allows | 846 organ layout to look more like the medical textbooks! :P |
665 for examination of organs / muscles and visual prevention of | 847 |
666 disease and detection or abnormalities / good things | 848 - transparent skin :: temporary / permament transparent skin. Allows |
667 eg. excercise. | 849 for examination of organs / muscles and visual prevention of |
668 | 850 disease and detection or abnormalities / good things |
669 - sweet information :: candy with a whole book written in it. Eat a | 851 eg. excercise. |
670 book! | 852 |
671 | 853 - sweet information :: candy with a whole book written in it. Eat a |
672 - targeted immunosuppressant :: just kill off the B-cells and friends | 854 book! |
673 that would cause problems in a organ-transplant / other | 855 |
674 situation. AIDS is good at killing these cells -- maybe make it | 856 - targeted immunosuppressant :: just kill off the B-cells and friends |
675 just target the ones that will cause problems. Then you can | 857 that would cause problems in a organ-transplant / other |
676 premptively kill off that part of someone's immune system before | 858 situation. AIDS is good at killing these cells -- maybe make it |
677 a transplant. ALSO, you can kill off everyone's defenses against | 859 just target the ones that will cause problems. Then you can |
678 other blood types and make people effectively type AB+ w.r.t | 860 premptively kill off that part of someone's immune system before |
679 blood transfusions. Actually, why not give babies this treatment | 861 a transplant. ALSO, you can kill off everyone's defenses against |
680 so that they're automatically compatable with all blood types? | 862 other blood types and make people effectively type AB+ w.r.t |
681 The immune system has this already when it's first growing; maybe | 863 blood transfusions. Actually, why not give babies this treatment |
682 it can be "retrained" to accept new things, or the mechanism of | 864 so that they're automatically compatable with all blood types? |
683 immune cell death be co-opted for these purposes. | 865 The immune system has this already when it's first growing; maybe |
684 | 866 it can be "retrained" to accept new things, or the mechanism of |
685 - fuck you tetris :: tetris that actively gives you the worst possible piece. | 867 immune cell death be co-opted for these purposes. |
686 | 868 |
687 - pockets :: more things should have them! | 869 - fuck you tetris :: tetris that actively gives you the worst possible piece. |
688 | 870 |
689 - colored shower head :: a shower head add on that measures the temp | 871 - pockets :: more things should have them! |
690 of the water and changes the color of the water streams w/ an LED | 872 |
691 to show you the temperature. That way you can align to the color | 873 - colored shower head :: a shower head add on that measures the temp |
692 you want and see the temperature without feeling it. | 874 of the water and changes the color of the water streams w/ an LED |
693 | 875 to show you the temperature. That way you can align to the color |
694 - giant dragonflies :: we could rapidly MAKE giant dragonflies by | 876 you want and see the temperature without feeling it. |
695 evolving modern dragonflies in an very oxygen rich environment! | 877 |
696 | 878 - giant dragonflies :: we could rapidly MAKE giant dragonflies by |
697 - anesthetic surgery courtesty video :: as a matter of courtesy, | 879 evolving modern dragonflies in an very oxygen rich environment! |
698 whenever you go under anesthetic, the doctors should provide you | 880 |
699 with a video of the surgery / recovery after you are concious | 881 - anesthetic surgery courtesty video :: as a matter of courtesy, |
700 again. The recording should begin about 3 minutes before | 882 whenever you go under anesthetic, the doctors should provide you |
701 anesthetic, and continue until both you and the docor agree to | 883 with a video of the surgery / recovery after you are concious |
702 stop recording, or you leave the hospital. | 884 again. The recording should begin about 3 minutes before |
703 | 885 anesthetic, and continue until both you and the docor agree to |
704 - whirlpool of light :: shine a laser out into space. But the planet | 886 stop recording, or you leave the hospital. |
705 is spinning! What you get is a spiral or light! And as this | 887 |
706 signal expands, does it eventually reveal it's wuantized nature? | 888 - whirlpool of light :: shine a laser out into space. But the planet |
707 | 889 is spinning! What you get is a spiral or light! And as this |
708 - perfusion coking :: EOM | 890 signal expands, does it eventually reveal it's wuantized nature? |
709 | 891 |
710 - timestamp verification :: you sign your message, and it has a | 892 - perfusion coking :: EOM |
711 timestamp at the top, with a +- percision number. Then you send | 893 |
712 it over to the public timestamp server, which only signs the | 894 - timestamp verification :: you sign your message, and it has a |
713 message if it gets the message within the timestamp window. Or | 895 timestamp at the top, with a +- percision number. Then you send |
714 the computer just signs the message but puts a timestamp at the | 896 it over to the public timestamp server, which only signs the |
715 beginning. So if everyone trusts the timestamp server, you can | 897 message if it gets the message within the timestamp window. Or |
716 get reliable timestamps, and prove priority on ideas, etc. | 898 the computer just signs the message but puts a timestamp at the |
717 | 899 beginning. So if everyone trusts the timestamp server, you can |
718 - the great computing slow-down :: in general, our computers are | 900 get reliable timestamps, and prove priority on ideas, etc. |
719 getting faster and faster. However, eventually our brains will be | 901 |
720 made of the same stuff our computers are made of! This has very | 902 - the great computing slow-down :: in general, our computers are |
721 interesting consequences -- I can add 2+2 and get four in about a | 903 getting faster and faster. However, eventually our brains will be |
722 second. Since my neurons actually work at around 10-60 hertz in | 904 made of the same stuff our computers are made of! This has very |
723 parallel, this means that it takes me around 10-30 operations to | 905 interesting consequences -- I can add 2+2 and get four in about a |
724 do this addition. That's actually not bad in terms of computing | 906 second. Since my neurons actually work at around 10-60 hertz in |
725 time. If my neurons were as fast as the latest transitors, then | 907 parallel, this means that it takes me around 10-30 operations to |
726 most calculators would be SLOWER than me at adding numbers. Only | 908 do this addition. That's actually not bad in terms of computing |
727 the newest, most optimized calculators would be faster, and then | 909 time. If my neurons were as fast as the latest transitors, then |
728 only about 10 times faster! This means that once we begin to | 910 most calculators would be SLOWER than me at adding numbers. Only |
729 think at the speed of our technology, that technology will | 911 the newest, most optimized calculators would be faster, and then |
730 suddenly seem pitifully slow in comparison to how it seems | 912 only about 10 times faster! This means that once we begin to |
731 now. And no amount of technical progress will remedy it, because | 913 think at the speed of our technology, that technology will |
732 that same progress will also make us all think faster. We'll | 914 suddenly seem pitifully slow in comparison to how it seems |
733 either have to settle with living in "slow time" to do some | 915 now. And no amount of technical progress will remedy it, because |
734 computations, or learn to make smarter hardware with special | 916 that same progress will also make us all think faster. We'll |
735 optimizations. But this is actually really hard, because we'll be | 917 either have to settle with living in "slow time" to do some |
736 working with machines that will appear to us about as fast as | 918 computations, or learn to make smarter hardware with special |
737 MECHANICAL computers. So, in the future, all the cool parties | 919 optimizations. But this is actually really hard, because we'll be |
738 will be in cyperspace at vastly accelerated speeds compared to | 920 working with machines that will appear to us about as fast as |
739 how we exist now. But at these parties, the computers will SUCK! | 921 MECHANICAL computers. So, in the future, all the cool parties |
740 Of course, this is one of the few things that can save us from AI | 922 will be in cyperspace at vastly accelerated speeds compared to |
741 risk, because those AI's won't seem so scary when the're build | 923 how we exist now. But at these parties, the computers will SUCK! |
742 out of rickety mechanical parts form our perspective. | 924 Of course, this is one of the few things that can save us from AI |
743 | 925 risk, because those AI's won't seem so scary when the're build |
744 - unitary reverse evolution of chaos+minds :: Chaotic systems diverge | 926 out of rickety mechanical parts form our perspective. |
745 exponentially in state space. Do you get anything interesting | 927 |
746 when part of the physical system associated with the chaotic | 928 - unitary reverse evolution of chaos+minds :: Chaotic systems diverge |
747 system is a object that performs some sort of computation? Is it | 929 exponentially in state space. Do you get anything interesting |
748 possible for the computational system to play a | 930 when part of the physical system associated with the chaotic |
749 percision-enabling role in determining the final/initial | 931 system is a object that performs some sort of computation? Is it |
750 conditions of the chaotic system, just by tracing out thoughts in | 932 possible for the computational system to play a |
751 its decision paths? This is probably too vague of an idea right | 933 percision-enabling role in determining the final/initial |
752 now, I just wanted to write it down. | 934 conditions of the chaotic system, just by tracing out thoughts in |
753 | 935 its decision paths? This is probably too vague of an idea right |
754 - microwave time :: the cooking time you enter on most microwaves is | 936 now, I just wanted to write it down. |
755 insane. It's expressed in what I call a "hybrid base", a | 937 |
756 combination of base 10 and base 60. You can get absurd things | 938 - microwave time :: the cooking time you enter on most microwaves is |
757 like 100 < 61, and 120 == 80! I wonder if these hybrid base | 939 insane. It's expressed in what I call a "hybrid base", a |
758 systems could be very useful for some purposes! | 940 combination of base 10 and base 60. You can get absurd things |
759 | 941 like 100 < 61, and 120 == 80! I wonder if these hybrid base |
760 - three-eyes :: if you had three eyes, would you still draw cubes like | 942 systems could be very useful for some purposes! |
761 we currently draw them? Or would all 2D-representations of 3D | 943 |
762 space always look hopelessly fake? | 944 - three-eyes :: if you had three eyes, would you still draw cubes like |
763 | 945 we currently draw them? Or would all 2D-representations of 3D |
764 - visual taste/smell assay :: get a grid of bacteria, each expressing | 946 space always look hopelessly fake? |
765 a human taste/smell receptor linked to some sort of fluorscent | 947 |
766 activity or ion pump. Use a camera / electrical grid to transduce | 948 - visual taste/smell assay :: get a grid of bacteria, each expressing |
767 the smell / taste signal into bits! | 949 a human taste/smell receptor linked to some sort of fluorscent |
768 | 950 activity or ion pump. Use a camera / electrical grid to transduce |
769 - carabiner mushroom lock :: you can take a trapazodial carabiner and | 951 the smell / taste signal into bits! |
770 make it so that a chain link is caught between the wide end of | 952 |
771 the carabiner and another chain attached to the carabiner. | 953 - carabiner mushroom lock :: you can take a trapazodial carabiner and |
772 | 954 make it so that a chain link is caught between the wide end of |
773 - children's tool shop :: I think that kids should be provided with | 955 the carabiner and another chain attached to the carabiner. |
774 tool shops -- these would be nice sheds with a good collection of | 956 |
775 tools to do various things -- circuit components and soldering | 957 - children's tool shop :: I think that kids should be provided with |
776 irons, wires, a small lathe, drill press, belt sander, a | 958 tool shops -- these would be nice sheds with a good collection of |
777 centrifuge, microscope, and telescope, etc. The idea is that the | 959 tools to do various things -- circuit components and soldering |
778 kid can now think, "I could use X to do this thing that I'm | 960 irons, wires, a small lathe, drill press, belt sander, a |
779 thinking about" -- the building becomes an extension of the kid's | 961 centrifuge, microscope, and telescope, etc. The idea is that the |
780 body & mind. | 962 kid can now think, "I could use X to do this thing that I'm |
781 | 963 thinking about" -- the building becomes an extension of the kid's |
782 - fluid display :: like the previous idea about matching refractances | 964 body & mind. |
783 between glass and liquid, except you make a lot of | 965 |
784 switchable glass tubes in various patterns in the | 966 - fluid display :: like the previous idea about matching refractances |
785 glass, and actively pump colored liquid through the | 967 between glass and liquid, except you make a lot of |
786 tubes (the tubes have glass-like fluid in them by | 968 switchable glass tubes in various patterns in the |
787 default.) The result is that you can cause the | 969 glass, and actively pump colored liquid through the |
788 tubes to appear and dissappear, and vary their | 970 tubes (the tubes have glass-like fluid in them by |
789 colors as well! | 971 default.) The result is that you can cause the |
790 | 972 tubes to appear and dissappear, and vary their |
791 - immunoincompatibility :: take the human genome, and refactor it so | 973 colors as well! |
792 that it doesn't use a particular codon at all. Then remove the | 974 |
793 support from our ribosomes for that codon. What does this do for | 975 - immunoincompatibility :: take the human genome, and refactor it so |
794 us? It makes us immune to almost all viruses! | 976 that it doesn't use a particular codon at all. Then remove the |
795 | 977 support from our ribosomes for that codon. What does this do for |
796 - life cycle :: it's called a cycle, right? So, the thing that repeats | 978 us? It makes us immune to almost all viruses! |
797 itself over and over, right? Not much of a cycle if | 979 |
798 you don't come back after you die, if you ask me! | 980 - life cycle :: it's called a cycle, right? So, the thing that repeats |
799 | 981 itself over and over, right? Not much of a cycle if |
800 - car with no blind spots :: use some cameras in the back of the car | 982 you don't come back after you die, if you ask me! |
801 to augment the rear-view mirror so that you never have to turn | 983 |
802 around in order to lane change. | 984 - car with no blind spots :: use some cameras in the back of the car |
803 | 985 to augment the rear-view mirror so that you never have to turn |
804 - partial cell death :: you freeze a set of cells using some cryo | 986 around in order to lane change. |
805 protocol and 60% survive. How can this be explained? It seems to | 987 |
806 me that if the cells are the same, and the conditions | 988 - partial cell death :: you freeze a set of cells using some cryo |
807 homogoneous, then all the cells should either die or | 989 protocol and 60% survive. How can this be explained? It seems to |
808 live. However, suppose that there is a metabolic cycle that needs | 990 me that if the cells are the same, and the conditions |
809 to be in a certain phase for the cell to survive. If the cells | 991 homogoneous, then all the cells should either die or |
810 are asynchronous, then you might end up with some cells dying | 992 live. However, suppose that there is a metabolic cycle that needs |
811 because there were in the wrong part of their cycle. This implies | 993 to be in a certain phase for the cell to survive. If the cells |
812 that you might be able to cryoprotect cells by causing them to | 994 are asynchronous, then you might end up with some cells dying |
813 enter a certain metabolic mode before freezing. | 995 because there were in the wrong part of their cycle. This implies |
814 | 996 that you might be able to cryoprotect cells by causing them to |
815 - cryonics color appeal :: perfusate used by cryonics companies should | 997 enter a certain metabolic mode before freezing. |
816 have red food coloring in it. It's just a nice touch so that the | 998 |
817 cryonics patient looks more life-like than with clear CPAs, and | 999 - cryonics color appeal :: perfusate used by cryonics companies should |
818 hopefully might get treated with more respect. | 1000 have red food coloring in it. It's just a nice touch so that the |
819 | 1001 cryonics patient looks more life-like than with clear CPAs, and |
820 - paramagnetic CPA :: you take a CPA that can be influenced by | 1002 hopefully might get treated with more respect. |
821 magnetic fields so that its degrees of freedom are limited. Then, | 1003 |
822 you release the field, instantaly increasing the size of the | 1004 - paramagnetic CPA :: you take a CPA that can be influenced by |
823 state space of the system and dramatically decreasing the | 1005 magnetic fields so that its degrees of freedom are limited. Then, |
824 temperature enough to plunge the system past homogenous | 1006 you release the field, instantaly increasing the size of the |
825 nucleation temperature and directly to the glass transition | 1007 state space of the system and dramatically decreasing the |
826 temperature, creating a doubly unstable glass at much lower CPA | 1008 temperature enough to plunge the system past homogenous |
827 concentrations than possible at conventional CPA concentrations. | 1009 nucleation temperature and directly to the glass transition |
828 | 1010 temperature, creating a doubly unstable glass at much lower CPA |
829 - room temp noodles :: how does the physics of cooking noodles work? | 1011 concentrations than possible at conventional CPA concentrations. |
830 Could you use a vacuum instead of heat to force water into the | 1012 |
831 noodle? | 1013 - room temp noodles :: how does the physics of cooking noodles work? |
832 | 1014 Could you use a vacuum instead of heat to force water into the |
833 - personal carbon offset :: feel bad about contribuiting to global | 1015 noodle? |
834 warming by using electricity / driving a car? Forget trying to | 1016 |
835 "conserve" or "minimize your carbon footprint". Follow the | 1017 - personal carbon offset :: feel bad about contribuiting to global |
836 Platinum rule -- make the world BETTER off than you found it! | 1018 warming by using electricity / driving a car? Forget trying to |
837 This would be a small, self contained system that sucks C02 out | 1019 "conserve" or "minimize your carbon footprint". Follow the |
838 of the air. It uses electricity, but it's so efficient at | 1020 Platinum rule -- make the world BETTER off than you found it! |
839 removing CO2 that it more than offsets the CO2 produced by even a | 1021 This would be a small, self contained system that sucks C02 out |
840 coal plant to produce that electricity. This way, you can still | 1022 of the air. It uses electricity, but it's so efficient at |
841 drive even a gas guzzler, but have a net negative carbon | 1023 removing CO2 that it more than offsets the CO2 produced by even a |
842 footprint! Maybe something cool could be done with the carbon as | 1024 coal plant to produce that electricity. This way, you can still |
843 well. Use as much electricity as you want, but negate the damage | 1025 drive even a gas guzzler, but have a net negative carbon |
844 to the enviroment with more technology. | 1026 footprint! Maybe something cool could be done with the carbon as |
845 | 1027 well. Use as much electricity as you want, but negate the damage |
846 - undoing spermogenesis :: with enough sperm, you can derive the | 1028 to the enviroment with more technology. |
847 donor's entire genome. You gain more confidence in the alleles | 1029 |
848 for a particular gene the more sperm you have. Each additional | 1030 - undoing spermogenesis :: with enough sperm, you can derive the |
849 sperm gives you the same sort of information you'd get flipping a | 1031 donor's entire genome. You gain more confidence in the alleles |
850 coin and trying to decide whether the coin is H/T of H/H. Is | 1032 for a particular gene the more sperm you have. Each additional |
851 there enough sperm in the the average load for you to be as | 1033 sperm gives you the same sort of information you'd get flipping a |
852 confident as mitosis? | 1034 coin and trying to decide whether the coin is H/T of H/H. Is |
853 | 1035 there enough sperm in the the average load for you to be as |
854 - mars life :: we could engineer life that could survive on mars | 1036 confident as mitosis? |
855 (probably some non-vascular photosynthetic | 1037 |
856 poikilohydric creature like a lichen) by taking an | 1038 - mars life :: we could engineer life that could survive on mars |
857 extremophile from Antarctica and evolving it in | 1039 (probably some non-vascular photosynthetic |
858 increasingly Martian conditions. This could be an easy | 1040 poikilohydric creature like a lichen) by taking an |
859 start to a terraforming process. | 1041 extremophile from Antarctica and evolving it in |
860 | 1042 increasingly Martian conditions. This could be an easy |
861 - problem with Aubrey de Grey's ideas :: Aubrey de Grey says that we | 1043 start to a terraforming process. |
862 might be able to live forever by continually repairing our bodies | 1044 |
863 at the cellular level -- he details 7 different mechanisms of | 1045 - problem with Aubrey de Grey's ideas :: Aubrey de Grey says that we |
864 damage and says that if all of them are dealt with /together/ | 1046 might be able to live forever by continually repairing our bodies |
865 that it would stop aging. (You can't miss even one because | 1047 at the cellular level -- he details 7 different mechanisms of |
866 they're all fatal.) However, it doesn't take into account that | 1048 damage and says that if all of them are dealt with /together/ |
867 we are also beings of information and that there is a very real | 1049 that it would stop aging. (You can't miss even one because |
868 software component to our existence. Even if our biological | 1050 they're all fatal.) However, it doesn't take into account that |
869 chassies can be maintained forever, I think it is unlikely that | 1051 we are also beings of information and that there is a very real |
870 our minds will operate well far outside of the design constraints | 1052 software component to our existence. Even if our biological |
871 that we've evolved to handle. Say I programmed a webserver with | 1053 chassies can be maintained forever, I think it is unlikely that |
872 the express goal of it being able to serve webpages for month on | 1054 our minds will operate well far outside of the design constraints |
873 some stock server. I'll do fairly rigorous testing to make sure | 1055 that we've evolved to handle. Say I programmed a webserver with |
874 that it can handle the expected load then then some. Now say that | 1056 the express goal of it being able to serve webpages for month on |
875 you want to keep a particular instance of this webserver running | 1057 some stock server. I'll do fairly rigorous testing to make sure |
876 indefinitely. (The program instance is like your mind and the | 1058 that it can handle the expected load then then some. Now say that |
877 computer it's running on is like your body). You might very well | 1059 you want to keep a particular instance of this webserver running |
878 be able to keep the physical computer infrastructure running for | 1060 indefinitely. (The program instance is like your mind and the |
879 forever by replacing hard drives / ram / CPUs, etc. However, | 1061 computer it's running on is like your body). You might very well |
880 since I designed the webserver to work for a month, it probably | 1062 be able to keep the physical computer infrastructure running for |
881 has memory leaks, rare stochastic bugs, or other built in limits | 1063 forever by replacing hard drives / ram / CPUs, etc. However, |
882 / constraints (think log files or some date rollover shenanigans) | 1064 since I designed the webserver to work for a month, it probably |
883 that will ultimately kill the webserver even with eternally | 1065 has memory leaks, rare stochastic bugs, or other built in limits |
884 perfect hardware. Do you really expect that a webserver | 1066 / constraints (think log files or some date rollover shenanigans) |
885 engineered to work for 1 month will run for 10 years without | 1067 that will ultimately kill the webserver even with eternally |
886 catastrophically crashing? Not even Apache can do this! In fact, | 1068 perfect hardware. Do you really expect that a webserver |
887 if I put in the extreme effort to make it that robust, I've | 1069 engineered to work for 1 month will run for 10 years without |
888 wasted time that I could have spent on other projects by pursuing | 1070 catastrophically crashing? Not even Apache can do this! In fact, |
889 an unnecessary engineering goal. Likewise, human minds have only | 1071 if I put in the extreme effort to make it that robust, I've |
890 ever run for at most 122 years before they are destroyed due to | 1072 wasted time that I could have spent on other projects by pursuing |
891 hardware degradation. Fixing the hardware doesn't change any | 1073 an unnecessary engineering goal. Likewise, human minds have only |
892 software bugs that are almost certainly present in the human | 1074 ever run for at most 122 years before they are destroyed due to |
893 mind. Think of all the pathological things that can go wrong with | 1075 hardware degradation. Fixing the hardware doesn't change any |
894 a webserver, multiply it by a million, and that likely how | 1076 software bugs that are almost certainly present in the human |
895 evolution has designed our minds. For example, consider memory : | 1077 mind. Think of all the pathological things that can go wrong with |
896 why should you expect that we have evolved the ability to | 1078 a webserver, multiply it by a million, and that likely how |
897 coherently organize memories past say 150 years? There's been | 1079 evolution has designed our minds. For example, consider memory : |
898 absolutely no selective pressure for this ability, so you can bet | 1080 why should you expect that we have evolved the ability to |
899 that if there's any fitness to be gained from not having | 1081 coherently organize memories past say 150 years? There's been |
900 unlimited memory potential (such as better metabolic efficiency), | 1082 absolutely no selective pressure for this ability, so you can bet |
901 we have it! You might think that maybe we would just forget | 1083 that if there's any fitness to be gained from not having |
902 things the same way that we sort of forget things that happen | 1084 unlimited memory potential (such as better metabolic efficiency), |
903 earlier in our lives, but complicated information processing | 1085 we have it! You might think that maybe we would just forget |
904 systems don't have to fail gracefully when they're pushed far | 1086 things the same way that we sort of forget things that happen |
905 past their design constraints. A 150 year old person is just as | 1087 earlier in our lives, but complicated information processing |
906 likely to suffer a catastrophic psychosis due to software | 1088 systems don't have to fail gracefully when they're pushed far |
907 limitations associated with memory as he is to do something with | 1089 past their design constraints. A 150 year old person is just as |
908 all those memories we might consider reasonable. More likely, in | 1090 likely to suffer a catastrophic psychosis due to software |
909 fact, since there are so very many ways for a complicated | 1091 limitations associated with memory as he is to do something with |
910 software system to break and so few ways for it to run | 1092 all those memories we might consider reasonable. More likely, in |
911 successfully. Therefore, I think Aubrey de Grey's "hardware-only" | 1093 fact, since there are so very many ways for a complicated |
912 approach is missing a very important component of longevity | 1094 software system to break and so few ways for it to run |
913 science, and any successful effort to make people live orders of | 1095 successfully. Therefore, I think Aubrey de Grey's "hardware-only" |
914 magnitude longer than they do naturally will need to deal with | 1096 approach is missing a very important component of longevity |
915 people's software as well as their hardware. | 1097 science, and any successful effort to make people live orders of |
916 | 1098 magnitude longer than they do naturally will need to deal with |
917 - validating neurocryopreservation :: Problem : you want to test | 1099 people's software as well as their hardware. |
918 whether a brain is functionally preserved through vitrification, | 1100 |
919 but you don't want to figure out how to preserve all the other | 1101 - validating neurocryopreservation :: Problem : you want to test |
920 organs in the animal. It might be possible to keep the rest of | 1102 whether a brain is functionally preserved through vitrification, |
921 the body at almost 0C and vitrify just the head for only a few | 1103 but you don't want to figure out how to preserve all the other |
922 minutes. Induce hypothermia, then separate out the head's blood | 1104 organs in the animal. It might be possible to keep the rest of |
923 supply from the rest of the body, then just cryoptotect and | 1105 the body at almost 0C and vitrify just the head for only a few |
924 vitrify the head. Might need some sort of thermal guard to keep | 1106 minutes. Induce hypothermia, then separate out the head's blood |
925 the outer head / neck from becoming too cold. You leave the | 1107 supply from the rest of the body, then just cryoptotect and |
926 spinal cord intact! Then you devitrify to 0C, remove | 1108 vitrify the head. Might need some sort of thermal guard to keep |
927 cryoprotectant, and then reattach the blood supply. You can | 1109 the outer head / neck from becoming too cold. You leave the |
928 determine brain preservation using behavioral assays! | 1110 spinal cord intact! Then you devitrify to 0C, remove |
929 | 1111 cryoprotectant, and then reattach the blood supply. You can |
930 - freezing water purifier :: you slowly freeze water, but also run | 1112 determine brain preservation using behavioral assays! |
931 liquid water over the frozen mass. This takes away basically all | 1113 |
932 impurities and creates "washed ice" then you melt the ice. Maybe | 1114 - freezing water purifier :: you slowly freeze water, but also run |
933 you could re-use the heat from creating the ice to melt the ice? | 1115 liquid water over the frozen mass. This takes away basically all |
934 | 1116 impurities and creates "washed ice" then you melt the ice. Maybe |
935 - ultra strength :: allow a person to visualize their muscle | 1117 you could re-use the heat from creating the ice to melt the ice? |
936 recruitment patterns. Give them adrenaline and let | 1118 |
937 them feel what it's like to have the normal limits | 1119 - ultra strength :: allow a person to visualize their muscle |
938 removed. See if they can replicate the effects. | 1120 recruitment patterns. Give them adrenaline and let |
939 | 1121 them feel what it's like to have the normal limits |
940 - phone names :: make a PX record for domain names that's like the MX | 1122 removed. See if they can replicate the effects. |
941 record, except that it is a phone number instead of | 1123 |
942 an IP address. That way, you can use the domain name | 1124 - phone names :: make a PX record for domain names that's like the MX |
943 registration system to provide names for phone | 1125 record, except that it is a phone number instead of |
944 numbers. Then, as long as you control the domain, you | 1126 an IP address. That way, you can use the domain name |
945 can point people to your current phone number by | 1127 registration system to provide names for phone |
946 updating that record. | 1128 numbers. Then, as long as you control the domain, you |
947 | 1129 can point people to your current phone number by |
948 - edible flowers :: Edible white flowers that you put in a colored | 1130 updating that record. |
949 solution with flavor. When the flower turns the | 1131 |
950 right color, it is also flavored and ready to eat! | 1132 - edible flowers :: Edible white flowers that you put in a colored |
951 | 1133 solution with flavor. When the flower turns the |
952 - suicide cryonics :: according to [[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/magazine/06suicide-t.html][this]], people who commit impulsive | 1134 right color, it is also flavored and ready to eat! |
953 suicides have a newfound sense of the importance of life. Perhaps | 1135 |
954 they are good cryonics targets. | 1136 - suicide cryonics :: according to [[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/magazine/06suicide-t.html][this]], people who commit impulsive |
955 | 1137 suicides have a newfound sense of the importance of life. Perhaps |
956 - lead bone :: Could you fill in all the empty spaces in a bone with | 1138 they are good cryonics targets. |
957 lead? Might be cool. | 1139 |
958 | 1140 - lead bone :: Could you fill in all the empty spaces in a bone with |
959 - the quest for life :: Every stupid story has the "immortal who | 1141 lead? Might be cool. |
960 wants to become mortal" or some other such idea. I want to story | 1142 |
961 where the protagonist loses their immortality and feels /angry/ | 1143 - the quest for life :: Every stupid story has the "immortal who |
962 and ashamed about losing something that's so absolutely crucial | 1144 wants to become mortal" or some other such idea. I want to story |
963 to their identity. A reverse of "death makes life worth living", | 1145 where the protagonist loses their immortality and feels /angry/ |
964 they feel that living forever is what makes life worth | 1146 and ashamed about losing something that's so absolutely crucial |
965 living. Now they've "lost their sunrise" or their "connection to | 1147 to their identity. A reverse of "death makes life worth living", |
966 the timeless universe" or something. So they go on a quest to get | 1148 they feel that living forever is what makes life worth |
967 it back, learning about themselves along the way, and regaining | 1149 living. Now they've "lost their sunrise" or their "connection to |
968 the precious thing they lost in the beginning. | 1150 the timeless universe" or something. So they go on a quest to get |
969 | 1151 it back, learning about themselves along the way, and regaining |
970 - world-map :: take a small table and paint the continents in | 1152 the precious thing they lost in the beginning. |
971 toothpaste on the table. Make a slightly raised barrier | 1153 |
972 around the table. Slowly pour water onto the table, and | 1154 - world-map :: take a small table and paint the continents in |
973 it will form the oceans! | 1155 toothpaste on the table. Make a slightly raised barrier |
974 | 1156 around the table. Slowly pour water onto the table, and |
975 - stage magic rituals :: rituals should incorporate elements of stage | 1157 it will form the oceans! |
976 magic. Foe example in Teller's tempest, they have a scene where | 1158 |
977 they levitate a crown in front of someone, then put it on his | 1159 - stage magic rituals :: rituals should incorporate elements of stage |
978 head. They also have a wedding ceremony where they levitated the | 1160 magic. Foe example in Teller's tempest, they have a scene where |
979 bride as well. Actual weddings and other ceremonies should | 1161 they levitate a crown in front of someone, then put it on his |
980 incorporate stage magic as an enhancement. | 1162 head. They also have a wedding ceremony where they levitated the |
981 | 1163 bride as well. Actual weddings and other ceremonies should |
982 - isotope time dilation :: use a cyclotron to speed up rare isotopes | 1164 incorporate stage magic as an enhancement. |
983 developed in nuclear fusion experiments. The relativistic time | 1165 |
984 dilation will stop the isotopes from decaying, and allow time to | 1166 - isotope time dilation :: use a cyclotron to speed up rare isotopes |
985 study them. This is based on radioactive isotopes that fall | 1167 developed in nuclear fusion experiments. The relativistic time |
986 through the earth's atmosphere that take hundreds of times | 1168 dilation will stop the isotopes from decaying, and allow time to |
987 longer to decay than normal. | 1169 study them. This is based on radioactive isotopes that fall |
988 | 1170 through the earth's atmosphere that take hundreds of times |
989 - marsupial stimulation :: You take a freshly pouched marsupial baby, | 1171 longer to decay than normal. |
990 and show it videos and other interactive things while it matures | 1172 |
991 in the pouch. What mental effects would this have? | 1173 - marsupial stimulation :: You take a freshly pouched marsupial baby, |
992 | 1174 and show it videos and other interactive things while it matures |
993 - dynamic re-keying :: Some older ways of tuning instruments sound | 1175 in the pouch. What mental effects would this have? |
994 better, but we use the even-tempered scale today because it makes | 1176 |
995 it easier to switch keys. With electronic music, why not make | 1177 - dynamic re-keying :: Some older ways of tuning instruments sound |
996 key-annotations and dynamically re-tune the piece to sound good | 1178 better, but we use the even-tempered scale today because it makes |
997 in the current key? Could be done as a midi+annotation -> midi | 1179 it easier to switch keys. With electronic music, why not make |
998 compiler for experimentation. | 1180 key-annotations and dynamically re-tune the piece to sound good |
999 | 1181 in the current key? Could be done as a midi+annotation -> midi |
1000 - death always implies damage :: is is possible for a corpse to differ | 1182 compiler for experimentation. |
1001 from a living person only in the fact that one is dead and the | 1183 |
1002 other is alive? NO! A corpse must always have some sort of | 1184 - death always implies damage :: is is possible for a corpse to differ |
1003 molecular damage which causes the loss of function! | 1185 from a living person only in the fact that one is dead and the |
1004 | 1186 other is alive? NO! A corpse must always have some sort of |
1005 - inner eye :: Surgically install a bunch of tiny cameras inside a | 1187 molecular damage which causes the loss of function! |
1006 person. Then, you can activate them all and get a | 1188 |
1007 picture of your internal organs for diagnostic | 1189 - inner eye :: Surgically install a bunch of tiny cameras inside a |
1008 purposes. | 1190 person. Then, you can activate them all and get a |
1009 | 1191 picture of your internal organs for diagnostic |
1010 - chaos rails :: should make a visualization of the homoclinic tangle, | 1192 purposes. |
1011 it's truly beautiful. | 1193 |
1012 | 1194 - chaos rails :: should make a visualization of the homoclinic tangle, |
1013 - context gobbler :: this would be in "inside-out macro" that takes | 1195 it's truly beautiful. |
1014 the context (like you use for things like error, continuations, | 1196 |
1015 and friends) and transforms it to something else. Maybe useful? | 1197 - context gobbler :: this would be in "inside-out macro" that takes |
1016 | 1198 the context (like you use for things like error, continuations, |
1017 - cryonics middle ages :: some people say that cryonics is an | 1199 and friends) and transforms it to something else. Maybe useful? |
1018 experiment and that it is foolish to wait until we have revived a | 1200 |
1019 human. There is a middle ground where the procedure has a dismal | 1201 - cryonics middle ages :: some people say that cryonics is an |
1020 success rate on humans, say 1 in 20, so that you'd be a fool to | 1202 experiment and that it is foolish to wait until we have revived a |
1021 try revival. Nonetheless, this very risky procedure could be the | 1203 human. There is a middle ground where the procedure has a dismal |
1022 legal proof of concept needed to create a new class of life | 1204 success rate on humans, say 1 in 20, so that you'd be a fool to |
1023 between "living" and "dead": "stasis". | 1205 try revival. Nonetheless, this very risky procedure could be the |
1024 | 1206 legal proof of concept needed to create a new class of life |
1025 - philosophy of the mirror :: neat thought experiment -- if you take a | 1207 between "living" and "dead": "stasis". |
1026 mirror of someone by actually reversing a person's chirality | 1208 |
1027 molecule by molecule, then will the only be able to read mirror | 1209 - philosophy of the mirror :: neat thought experiment -- if you take a |
1028 writing? The answer is yes, by analogy to a purely mechanical | 1210 mirror of someone by actually reversing a person's chirality |
1029 scan-tron device. This is one of the only interesting transforms I | 1211 molecule by molecule, then will the only be able to read mirror |
1030 know that can take a human brain and change it in subtle, | 1212 writing? The answer is yes, by analogy to a purely mechanical |
1031 non-destructive ways. It's also an argument against dualism. | 1213 scan-tron device. This is one of the only interesting transforms I |
1032 | 1214 know that can take a human brain and change it in subtle, |
1033 - biosphere in a bottle :: There are around 15 million species. 15 | 1215 non-destructive ways. It's also an argument against dualism. |
1034 million stem cells will fill only a tiny size, far less than a cubic | 1216 |
1035 inch. Preserve a single cell from every species on earth in this | 1217 - biosphere in a bottle :: There are around 15 million species. 15 |
1036 small space, and you will have a record of our current biosphere | 1218 million stem cells will fill only a tiny size, far less than a cubic |
1037 that can be protected. "Hold the genetic data of all species in | 1219 inch. Preserve a single cell from every species on earth in this |
1038 your hand!" | 1220 small space, and you will have a record of our current biosphere |
1039 | 1221 that can be protected. "Hold the genetic data of all species in |
1040 - chaos lock :: The "arrow of time" points in the direction of | 1222 your hand!" |
1041 increasing entropy. The time evolution of chaotic | 1223 |
1042 systems depend exquisitely on their initial state. If | 1224 - chaos lock :: The "arrow of time" points in the direction of |
1043 you take a measurement of a chaotic system at any | 1225 increasing entropy. The time evolution of chaotic |
1044 given point of time, you can evolve that system | 1226 systems depend exquisitely on their initial state. If |
1045 backwards or forwards based on your measurement. So | 1227 you take a measurement of a chaotic system at any |
1046 let's say you start the chaotic system in a VERY low | 1228 given point of time, you can evolve that system |
1047 entropy state, then let it run for a while, then take | 1229 backwards or forwards based on your measurement. So |
1048 a measurement with some uncertainty. Your | 1230 let's say you start the chaotic system in a VERY low |
1049 measurement is pretty good, but obviously not | 1231 entropy state, then let it run for a while, then take |
1050 PERFECT. If you evolve the chaotic system back in | 1232 a measurement with some uncertainty. Your |
1051 time, then you will see that you don't really reach | 1233 measurement is pretty good, but obviously not |
1052 a state with low entropy an hour before (the entropy | 1234 PERFECT. If you evolve the chaotic system back in |
1053 is easy to measure with surrogates like alignment, | 1235 time, then you will see that you don't really reach |
1054 etc). So use this technique to SEARCH for a more | 1236 a state with low entropy an hour before (the entropy |
1055 accurate measurement! This potentially can give you | 1237 is easy to measure with surrogates like alignment, |
1056 many more orders of magnitude than you could get alone | 1238 etc). So use this technique to SEARCH for a more |
1057 just using an instrument. Sometimes it will give you | 1239 accurate measurement! This potentially can give you |
1058 bad results, the the odds of it doing that are | 1240 many more orders of magnitude than you could get alone |
1059 infinitesimal, and you can just measure a couple of | 1241 just using an instrument. Sometimes it will give you |
1060 times. | 1242 bad results, the the odds of it doing that are |
1061 | 1243 infinitesimal, and you can just measure a couple of |
1062 - cryo-evolution :: perhaps there would be a way to rapidly evolve a | 1244 times. |
1063 symbiotic bacterial organism that could protect | 1245 |
1064 human tissues from freezing damage. | 1246 - cryo-evolution :: perhaps there would be a way to rapidly evolve a |
1065 | 1247 symbiotic bacterial organism that could protect |
1066 - suicide parasite :: sometimes, people kill themselves for no good | 1248 human tissues from freezing damage. |
1067 reason. We often explain this with things like "hidden | 1249 |
1068 depression" or we say that they had something like chronic jaw or | 1250 - suicide parasite :: sometimes, people kill themselves for no good |
1069 back pain. I think that smells of rationalization. I don't buy | 1251 reason. We often explain this with things like "hidden |
1070 it. I propose that in many suicide cases there is a disease that | 1252 depression" or we say that they had something like chronic jaw or |
1071 causes the suicidal behavior. We already know that certain | 1253 back pain. I think that smells of rationalization. I don't buy |
1072 parasites have mind-bending properties in other animals, even | 1254 it. I propose that in many suicide cases there is a disease that |
1073 mammals like mice. It's not much of a stretch to imagine a | 1255 causes the suicidal behavior. We already know that certain |
1074 parasite that causes suicides in humans. Some problems: | 1256 parasites have mind-bending properties in other animals, even |
1075 - What does the suicide parasite get out of it? :: This might be | 1257 mammals like mice. It's not much of a stretch to imagine a |
1076 answered by the whole thing being a glitch caused by | 1258 parasite that causes suicides in humans. Some problems: |
1077 cross-species contamination. Toxoplasma works this way. | 1259 - What does the suicide parasite get out of it? :: This might be |
1078 - What predictions does a disease model make :: suicide should | 1260 answered by the whole thing being a glitch caused by |
1079 be more common among people who share a contagion | 1261 cross-species contamination. Toxoplasma works this way. |
1080 vector. There should be suicides that don't make any | 1262 - What predictions does a disease model make :: suicide should |
1081 sense : people who weren't really depressed, who had no | 1263 be more common among people who share a contagion |
1082 reason to kill themselves. People who have killed themselves | 1264 vector. There should be suicides that don't make any |
1083 should have a higher incidence of some unknown parasite in | 1265 sense : people who weren't really depressed, who had no |
1084 their brains. | 1266 reason to kill themselves. People who have killed themselves |
1085 | 1267 should have a higher incidence of some unknown parasite in |
1086 - domestic insects :: People should eat more bugs because they're much | 1268 their brains. |
1087 more efficient, so why not do some major domestication research | 1269 |
1088 to make very appealing bugs? Beetles, in particular, seem to be | 1270 - domestic insects :: People should eat more bugs because they're much |
1089 excellent targets for domestication because they have extreme | 1271 more efficient, so why not do some major domestication research |
1090 levels of genetic malleability. | 1272 to make very appealing bugs? Beetles, in particular, seem to be |
1091 | 1273 excellent targets for domestication because they have extreme |
1092 - birth-clones :: What if each person was intentionally split at birth | 1274 levels of genetic malleability. |
1093 into a normal embryo and a few "backup" cells which | 1275 |
1094 is then frozen. The backup cells are created just | 1276 - birth-clones :: What if each person was intentionally split at birth |
1095 the same way as natural identical twins. The backups | 1277 into a normal embryo and a few "backup" cells which |
1096 can be used to regenerate organs. etc. Also, it | 1278 is then frozen. The backup cells are created just |
1097 would be a good sci fi concept, because you could | 1279 the same way as natural identical twins. The backups |
1098 have a culture where people reward people who were | 1280 can be used to regenerate organs. etc. Also, it |
1099 especially awesome are "reborn" from their | 1281 would be a good sci fi concept, because you could |
1100 backups. Imagine having a young Bach every | 1282 have a culture where people reward people who were |
1101 generation, etc. | 1283 especially awesome are "reborn" from their |
1102 | 1284 backups. Imagine having a young Bach every |
1103 - pronunciation guide :: a simple webpage where you type in a word and | 1285 generation, etc. |
1104 it returns a simple, English sentence describing exactly how to | 1286 |
1105 pronounce the word. For people who don't want to learn IPA. | 1287 - pronunciation guide :: a simple webpage where you type in a word and |
1106 | 1288 it returns a simple, English sentence describing exactly how to |
1107 - cortex-search :: use the repertoire of actions learned to limit the | 1289 pronounce the word. For people who don't want to learn IPA. |
1108 search space of possible actions. | 1290 |
1109 | 1291 - cortex-search :: use the repertoire of actions learned to limit the |
1110 - learning to teleport :: scifi idea, this is a story about a person | 1292 search space of possible actions. |
1111 who is struggling with his/her society's ideas about | 1293 |
1112 teleportation. It's considered a fundamental part of being a | 1294 - learning to teleport :: scifi idea, this is a story about a person |
1113 member of that society (after all, the difference between animals | 1295 who is struggling with his/her society's ideas about |
1114 and humans is that humans are creatures of pure information while | 1296 teleportation. It's considered a fundamental part of being a |
1115 animals are burdened with base matter, "that's how you travel the | 1297 member of that society (after all, the difference between animals |
1116 stars, etc") Humans are born normally, grow up, and then | 1298 and humans is that humans are creatures of pure information while |
1117 eventually transcend via destructive upload. Analogies to jumping | 1299 animals are burdened with base matter, "that's how you travel the |
1118 off a diving board into a pool (which I simply /could not do/ for | 1300 stars, etc") Humans are born normally, grow up, and then |
1119 a long time), etc. | 1301 eventually transcend via destructive upload. Analogies to jumping |
1120 | 1302 off a diving board into a pool (which I simply /could not do/ for |
1121 - no-float-ice :: cup that has cross beams at the bottom where ice | 1303 a long time), etc. |
1122 forms. Then when you drink liquid from the glass, | 1304 |
1123 the ice stays at the bottom and doesn't hit your | 1305 - no-float-ice :: cup that has cross beams at the bottom where ice |
1124 lips. For bars and fancy things. | 1306 forms. Then when you drink liquid from the glass, |
1125 | 1307 the ice stays at the bottom and doesn't hit your |
1126 - bitcoins for immigrants :: A common case with Mexican immigrants | 1308 lips. For bars and fancy things. |
1127 (illegal or not) is that they want to send money they've earned | 1309 |
1128 in the US back to their families in Mexico. They currently do this | 1310 - bitcoins for immigrants :: A common case with Mexican immigrants |
1129 through things like Money Gram or Western Union, and they get | 1311 (illegal or not) is that they want to send money they've earned |
1130 fleeced in the process with fees. Bitcoin could greatly reduce | 1312 in the US back to their families in Mexico. They currently do this |
1131 the cost of sending money from America to Mexico, but I don't | 1313 through things like Money Gram or Western Union, and they get |
1132 believe that it's currently used for that among Mexican | 1314 fleeced in the process with fees. Bitcoin could greatly reduce |
1133 immigrants currently due to lack of knowledge. I bet you could | 1315 the cost of sending money from America to Mexico, but I don't |
1134 set up physical locations like those obnoxious Western Union huts | 1316 believe that it's currently used for that among Mexican |
1135 in places like Texas, Arizona, etc, and greatly undercut | 1317 immigrants currently due to lack of knowledge. I bet you could |
1136 them. Or, perhaps some educational seminars about bitcoin might | 1318 set up physical locations like those obnoxious Western Union huts |
1137 be in order. There's some money to be made there because there is | 1319 in places like Texas, Arizona, etc, and greatly undercut |
1138 great demand, and it's a good thing to boot! | 1320 them. Or, perhaps some educational seminars about bitcoin might |
1139 | 1321 be in order. There's some money to be made there because there is |
1140 - reverse eye-tracking :: A painting that is actually a digital screen | 1322 great demand, and it's a good thing to boot! |
1141 with a camera. It records people's eye tracks permanently. It's | 1323 |
1142 "artistic" because paintings are normally these things that you | 1324 - reverse eye-tracking :: A painting that is actually a digital screen |
1143 look at without changing, but this one is changed the second you | 1325 with a camera. It records people's eye tracks permanently. It's |
1144 look at it, recording where /you/ looked forever for others to | 1326 "artistic" because paintings are normally these things that you |
1145 see. Make it be a painting of a woman and see the trolling as the | 1327 look at without changing, but this one is changed the second you |
1146 breasts and groin area light up with interest from all the males | 1328 look at it, recording where /you/ looked forever for others to |
1147 passing by. | 1329 see. Make it be a painting of a woman and see the trolling as the |
1148 | 1330 breasts and groin area light up with interest from all the males |
1149 - smart toilets :: Instead of using indirect measures like infrared | 1331 passing by. |
1150 detectors of the presence of a person, use computer | 1332 |
1151 vision to directly measure whether the toilet needs | 1333 - smart toilets :: Instead of using indirect measures like infrared |
1152 to be flushed. I think a lot of things will end up | 1334 detectors of the presence of a person, use computer |
1153 going this way as we get better computer vision. | 1335 vision to directly measure whether the toilet needs |
1154 | 1336 to be flushed. I think a lot of things will end up |
1155 - validate chemopreservation :: chemopreservation is difficult to | 1337 going this way as we get better computer vision. |
1156 validate because it destroys the functionality of a brain, and | 1338 |
1157 brain simulation will take a long time to mature as a | 1339 - validate chemopreservation :: chemopreservation is difficult to |
1158 technology. However, one very powerful way to validate | 1340 validate because it destroys the functionality of a brain, and |
1159 chemopreservation would be to have a person/animal learn | 1341 brain simulation will take a long time to mature as a |
1160 something with high complexity such as a number or the solution | 1342 technology. However, one very powerful way to validate |
1161 to a maze, or a flashbulb memory. Then you preserve their brain | 1343 chemopreservation would be to have a person/animal learn |
1162 chemically, slice it up, and read /that specific memory/ from the | 1344 something with high complexity such as a number or the solution |
1163 detailed brain scan. Much more difficult, but much more doable. | 1345 to a maze, or a flashbulb memory. Then you preserve their brain |
1164 | 1346 chemically, slice it up, and read /that specific memory/ from the |
1165 - candy screw :: edible candy screw with candy nuts that you can screw | 1347 detailed brain scan. Much more difficult, but much more doable. |
1166 as well. | 1348 |
1167 | 1349 - candy screw :: edible candy screw with candy nuts that you can screw |
1168 - better bibliography :: when writing a thesis or paper, have the | 1350 as well. |
1169 bibliography not just be an opaque list of resources, but have it | 1351 |
1170 be a list of /summaries/ and /qualities/ that each paper has in | 1352 - better bibliography :: when writing a thesis or paper, have the |
1171 the context of the paper being written. When examining a | 1353 bibliography not just be an opaque list of resources, but have it |
1172 bibliography, I want to know if reading the papers in the | 1354 be a list of /summaries/ and /qualities/ that each paper has in |
1173 bibliography are worth my time, and I also am probably also | 1355 the context of the paper being written. When examining a |
1174 interested in exactly the things that are being discussed in the | 1356 bibliography, I want to know if reading the papers in the |
1175 paper I'm reading. The bibliography is the perfect place to | 1357 bibliography are worth my time, and I also am probably also |
1176 provide information about the referenced papers from the | 1358 interested in exactly the things that are being discussed in the |
1177 author's perspective. I will use this biographic form in my own | 1359 paper I'm reading. The bibliography is the perfect place to |
1178 thesis. | 1360 provide information about the referenced papers from the |
1179 | 1361 author's perspective. I will use this biographic form in my own |
1180 - digital inter-library loan :: libraries at universities already do | 1362 thesis. |
1181 inter-library loans for books, so why not do the same for access | 1363 |
1182 to stupid paywalled digital papers? All the universities could | 1364 - digital inter-library loan :: libraries at universities already do |
1183 allow access to articles for registered students to all the files | 1365 inter-library loans for books, so why not do the same for access |
1184 available through any participating university. This could be | 1366 to stupid paywalled digital papers? All the universities could |
1185 achieved by sending requests through proxies at participating | 1367 allow access to articles for registered students to all the files |
1186 universities. Each university would decide who at the university | 1368 available through any participating university. This could be |
1187 can access the proxy network. Access to the proxy network could | 1369 achieved by sending requests through proxies at participating |
1188 be made easy using something like http://libx.org/. | 1370 universities. Each university would decide who at the university |
1189 | 1371 can access the proxy network. Access to the proxy network could |
1190 - chess visual :: to show the vast size of the game trees considered | 1372 be made easy using something like http://libx.org/. |
1191 by computers, show two people playing chess in a | 1373 |
1192 void. They are floating in space, and there is a | 1374 - chess visual :: to show the vast size of the game trees considered |
1193 simple chess board between them. Then, as they play, | 1375 by computers, show two people playing chess in a |
1194 the game tree's they are considering are drawn | 1376 void. They are floating in space, and there is a |
1195 behind him. The root of the tree starts centered in | 1377 simple chess board between them. Then, as they play, |
1196 their heads or whatever they use to think, and the | 1378 the game tree's they are considering are drawn |
1197 tree grows out from behind, never crossing the | 1379 behind him. The root of the tree starts centered in |
1198 dividing plane between the two players. Each | 1380 their heads or whatever they use to think, and the |
1199 player's tree is a different color. As they grow, | 1381 tree grows out from behind, never crossing the |
1200 there are animations for pruning, etc. Eventually, | 1382 dividing plane between the two players. Each |
1201 they look like the hemispheres of a brain, wings, | 1383 player's tree is a different color. As they grow, |
1202 etc. A human's tree might occasionally have a long | 1384 there are animations for pruning, etc. Eventually, |
1203 chain, while the computer tree would be more | 1385 they look like the hemispheres of a brain, wings, |
1204 uniform. You could compare deep blue and a modern | 1386 etc. A human's tree might occasionally have a long |
1205 laptop. Use actual data when fighting two computers! | 1387 chain, while the computer tree would be more |
1206 | 1388 uniform. You could compare deep blue and a modern |
1207 - time verification :: some standard way to verify that some piece of | 1389 laptop. Use actual data when fighting two computers! |
1208 data was recorded at a specific time. Might involve a time | 1390 |
1209 server, a key for each time period, something like that. | 1391 - time verification :: some standard way to verify that some piece of |
1210 | 1392 data was recorded at a specific time. Might involve a time |
1211 - tamper proof gold bars :: [[http://www.tungsten-alloy.com/gold-plated-tungsten-alloy-bar.html][this site]] offers gold plated tungsten bars | 1393 server, a key for each time period, something like that. |
1212 as "novelty" items. One reason to prefer coins is because they | 1394 |
1213 are much harder to counterfeit because there is less surface area | 1395 - tamper proof gold bars :: [[http://www.tungsten-alloy.com/gold-plated-tungsten-alloy-bar.html][this site]] offers gold plated tungsten bars |
1214 to mass ratio. However, gold bars are still a great design | 1396 as "novelty" items. One reason to prefer coins is because they |
1215 because they can hold a lot of value in a small space. A gold bar | 1397 are much harder to counterfeit because there is less surface area |
1216 could be given the same protections (and more) that gold coins | 1398 to mass ratio. However, gold bars are still a great design |
1217 have to offer by changing it into a "gold book", which would have | 1399 because they can hold a lot of value in a small space. A gold bar |
1218 hundreds of "pages" of gold bound together. This could be | 1400 could be given the same protections (and more) that gold coins |
1219 implemented with multiple steel rods going through the book which | 1401 have to offer by changing it into a "gold book", which would have |
1220 can be removed, or some more classier mechanism for holding the | 1402 hundreds of "pages" of gold bound together. This could be |
1221 pages. The point is that the bar can be EASILY subdivided (and | 1403 implemented with multiple steel rods going through the book which |
1222 people would perform this test before buying), thus guaranteeing | 1404 can be removed, or some more classier mechanism for holding the |
1223 it's authenticity. | 1405 pages. The point is that the bar can be EASILY subdivided (and |
1224 | 1406 people would perform this test before buying), thus guaranteeing |
1225 - aurellem shirt :: I should make an aurellem star symbol tee-shirt. | 1407 it's authenticity. |
1226 | 1408 |
1227 - touch vision :: inspired by GelSight, I want to reexamine cortex and | 1409 - aurellem shirt :: I should make an aurellem star symbol tee-shirt. |
1228 see if I could implement touch as a very low range | 1410 |
1229 form of vision. | 1411 - touch vision :: inspired by GelSight, I want to reexamine cortex and |
1230 | 1412 see if I could implement touch as a very low range |
1231 - high school science :: this is a lesson in scientific ethics. The | 1413 form of vision. |
1232 goal is to calculate /g/, the local gravitational | 1414 |
1233 acceleration. The students are told that the textbook says it's | 1415 - high school science :: this is a lesson in scientific ethics. The |
1234 /exactly/ 9.81 before they start the experiment. See how they | 1416 goal is to calculate /g/, the local gravitational |
1235 doctor their results to get closer to the textbook value. It's | 1417 acceleration. The students are told that the textbook says it's |
1236 neat because for any given school, /g/ is probably *not* exactly | 1418 /exactly/ 9.81 before they start the experiment. See how they |
1237 equal to 9.81, because that is just an average! | 1419 doctor their results to get closer to the textbook value. It's |
1238 | 1420 neat because for any given school, /g/ is probably *not* exactly |
1239 - opencourseware subtitles :: there are ladies who type up lectures | 1421 equal to 9.81, because that is just an average! |
1240 while they are being given. These recordings should be kept and | 1422 |
1241 given to OCW for subtitles. If the timestamps of keys are | 1423 - opencourseware subtitles :: there are ladies who type up lectures |
1242 recorded, then it is easy to make subtitles. | 1424 while they are being given. These recordings should be kept and |
1243 | 1425 given to OCW for subtitles. If the timestamps of keys are |
1244 - screen locking timing :: you use your computer camera to see if you | 1426 recorded, then it is easy to make subtitles. |
1245 are sitting in front of the computer. If you are, then the screen | 1427 |
1246 will never lock. If you are, then the screen will lock with a | 1428 - screen locking timing :: you use your computer camera to see if you |
1247 30-40 second timeout. It's an extension of using inactivity to | 1429 are sitting in front of the computer. If you are, then the screen |
1248 initiate the countdown, just with more information. | 1430 will never lock. If you are, then the screen will lock with a |
1249 | 1431 30-40 second timeout. It's an extension of using inactivity to |
1250 - mirror toilet :: a toilet with a square basin made or mirror instead | 1432 initiate the countdown, just with more information. |
1251 or porcelain. That way, you can see how good of a | 1433 |
1252 wipe job you have done / watch how your excretion | 1434 - mirror toilet :: a toilet with a square basin made or mirror instead |
1253 system works. | 1435 or porcelain. That way, you can see how good of a |
1254 | 1436 wipe job you have done / watch how your excretion |
1255 - test dummies :: why don't we clone anencephalic humans and use then to | 1437 system works. |
1256 test /in vivo/ human organ systems and drugs? It | 1438 |
1257 would be ethical as long as there are women who are | 1439 - test dummies :: why don't we clone anencephalic humans and use then to |
1258 willing to host the clones, and it would be a | 1440 test /in vivo/ human organ systems and drugs? It |
1259 tremendous resource for studying the human body. I | 1441 would be ethical as long as there are women who are |
1260 see nothing wrong with it morally, since no one is | 1442 willing to host the clones, and it would be a |
1261 suffering, and it stands to save many lives throughout | 1443 tremendous resource for studying the human body. I |
1262 more advanced technology. | 1444 see nothing wrong with it morally, since no one is |
1263 | 1445 suffering, and it stands to save many lives throughout |
1264 - X-ray telepresence :: given that a doctor is operating on a patient | 1446 more advanced technology. |
1265 via telepresence, one cool things you can do is shine X-rays into | 1447 |
1266 the patient to view the insides during real time. If the system | 1448 - X-ray telepresence :: given that a doctor is operating on a patient |
1267 was coupled with a Bayesian model of the layout of the structure, | 1449 via telepresence, one cool things you can do is shine X-rays into |
1268 and the x-rays were only fired whenever the uncertainty of the | 1450 the patient to view the insides during real time. If the system |
1269 model reached a certain threshold, then the radiation damage | 1451 was coupled with a Bayesian model of the layout of the structure, |
1270 and surgery risk could be minimized. | 1452 and the x-rays were only fired whenever the uncertainty of the |
1271 | 1453 model reached a certain threshold, then the radiation damage |
1272 - superfluid vascular system :: I wonder what would happen if you | 1454 and surgery risk could be minimized. |
1273 replaced the blood in a human with a superfluid. What would the | 1455 |
1274 physical dynamics be? Would the superfluid flow through the | 1456 - superfluid vascular system :: I wonder what would happen if you |
1275 vasculature, or would it ignore it and travel through the cells, | 1457 replaced the blood in a human with a superfluid. What would the |
1276 or something else entirely. Since superfluids need to be cold to | 1458 physical dynamics be? Would the superfluid flow through the |
1277 retain their superfluidity, how would the dynamics change during | 1459 vasculature, or would it ignore it and travel through the cells, |
1278 perfusion of a superfluid, where the fluid gains and looses | 1460 or something else entirely. Since superfluids need to be cold to |
1279 superfluidity as it goes deeper into the body and is cooled by | 1461 retain their superfluidity, how would the dynamics change during |
1280 superfluid from upstream. In summary there are two things to | 1462 perfusion of a superfluid, where the fluid gains and looses |
1281 simulate 1.) replace all blood in human with superfluid | 1463 superfluidity as it goes deeper into the body and is cooled by |
1282 instantly. 2.) perfuse superfluid into human. | 1464 superfluid from upstream. In summary there are two things to |
1283 | 1465 simulate 1.) replace all blood in human with superfluid |
1284 - projective guessing :: I think that we read and see things by | 1466 instantly. 2.) perfuse superfluid into human. |
1285 making a really good guess about what we're expecting to see, | 1467 |
1286 and then searching for our guess in what we see. If it really | 1468 - projective guessing :: I think that we read and see things by |
1287 doesn't match, then we start to make more guesses / analyze the | 1469 making a really good guess about what we're expecting to see, |
1288 image from first principles, but most stuff is projective | 1470 and then searching for our guess in what we see. If it really |
1289 guessing. | 1471 doesn't match, then we start to make more guesses / analyze the |
1290 | 1472 image from first principles, but most stuff is projective |
1291 - Intestinal flora maintenance :: why not inoculate babies at birth | 1473 guessing. |
1292 with "ideal" gut flora instead of whatever bullshit they | 1474 |
1293 naturally get, thus giving them optimal digestive/nutrient | 1475 - Intestinal flora maintenance :: why not inoculate babies at birth |
1294 extraction capabilities. Might also be able to make their farts | 1476 with "ideal" gut flora instead of whatever bullshit they |
1295 not stink for life, too. MORE IMPORTANTLY, might help to | 1477 naturally get, thus giving them optimal digestive/nutrient |
1296 preventatively stop some forms of /colic/, which affects 1 in 5 | 1478 extraction capabilities. Might also be able to make their farts |
1297 babies and causes constant screaming and pain for about 5 weeks. | 1479 not stink for life, too. MORE IMPORTANTLY, might help to |
1298 | 1480 preventatively stop some forms of /colic/, which affects 1 in 5 |
1299 - server culture : mirrors :: make a distributed system where people | 1481 babies and causes constant screaming and pain for about 5 weeks. |
1300 can mirror the websites of people they like -- essentially cover | 1482 |
1301 the server costs of favored websites. This could make popular | 1483 - server culture : mirrors :: make a distributed system where people |
1302 websites run at no cost. The system would require that the | 1484 can mirror the websites of people they like -- essentially cover |
1303 mirrored content be the same as the official source. Sort of like | 1485 the server costs of favored websites. This could make popular |
1304 bit-torrent for websites. | 1486 websites run at no cost. The system would require that the |
1305 | 1487 mirrored content be the same as the official source. Sort of like |
1306 - map programming :: one problem with functional programming is that | 1488 bit-torrent for websites. |
1307 in order to remain functional, you have to pass up arguments up | 1489 |
1308 into each calling function to get the full range of behavior | 1490 - map programming :: one problem with functional programming is that |
1309 from the lower level functions. Normally people come to a | 1491 in order to remain functional, you have to pass up arguments up |
1310 compromise involving abstraction and sparing use of dynamic | 1492 into each calling function to get the full range of behavior |
1311 variables to configure runtime behavior. What would be the | 1493 from the lower level functions. Normally people come to a |
1312 advantages of making a programming language where every function | 1494 compromise involving abstraction and sparing use of dynamic |
1313 receives one argument, a map, which contains all the symbol | 1495 variables to configure runtime behavior. What would be the |
1314 bindings it would ever need? This map is passed on to all | 1496 advantages of making a programming language where every function |
1315 subordinate functions. This way, you could replace functions on | 1497 receives one argument, a map, which contains all the symbol |
1316 the fly, and arrange for there to be sensible defaults, | 1498 bindings it would ever need? This map is passed on to all |
1317 etc. Might cause more harm than good but is an interesting idea. | 1499 subordinate functions. This way, you could replace functions on |
1318 | 1500 the fly, and arrange for there to be sensible defaults, |
1319 - rest nest :: a small EEG device you would attach to your head when | 1501 etc. Might cause more harm than good but is an interesting idea. |
1320 you go to sleep at night. ML algorithms would determine | 1502 |
1321 your particular sleep cycles. This would mostly be an | 1503 - rest nest :: a small EEG device you would attach to your head when |
1322 alarm clock that you could give a time range, say | 1504 you go to sleep at night. ML algorithms would determine |
1323 7:00AM - 7:15AM, and it would wake you up during an | 1505 your particular sleep cycles. This would mostly be an |
1324 ideal time corresponding to then end of one of your 90 | 1506 alarm clock that you could give a time range, say |
1325 min sleep cycles. You would feel much more rested upon | 1507 7:00AM - 7:15AM, and it would wake you up during an |
1326 waking up, and would wake up faster. There might be | 1508 ideal time corresponding to then end of one of your 90 |
1327 some other uses for the EEG data as well. | 1509 min sleep cycles. You would feel much more rested upon |
1328 | 1510 waking up, and would wake up faster. There might be |
1329 - image compression :: use a library like gimp or opencv to process an | 1511 some other uses for the EEG data as well. |
1330 image to make it have less entropy, then store the reverse of | 1512 |
1331 those operations along with the compressed simpler image as a | 1513 - image compression :: use a library like gimp or opencv to process an |
1332 super-compressed image file (possibly accepting some | 1514 image to make it have less entropy, then store the reverse of |
1333 losses). Trades file size for decompression time, and allows one | 1515 those operations along with the compressed simpler image as a |
1334 to cheat by using information in gimp/opencv to compress the | 1516 super-compressed image file (possibly accepting some |
1335 image. | 1517 losses). Trades file size for decompression time, and allows one |
1336 | 1518 to cheat by using information in gimp/opencv to compress the |
1337 - fixed cryopreservation :: why not use a fixative to buy enough time | 1519 image. |
1338 to ramp up cryoprotectants to an acceptable level at room | 1520 |
1339 temperature? Then, the whole system can be rapidly cooled and | 1521 - fixed cryopreservation :: why not use a fixative to buy enough time |
1340 vitrified. This method "severs the biological link" in that the | 1522 to ramp up cryoprotectants to an acceptable level at room |
1341 fixatives are highly toxic, but current vitrification procedures | 1523 temperature? Then, the whole system can be rapidly cooled and |
1342 do this anyway since there can be a lot of freezing damage. | 1524 vitrified. This method "severs the biological link" in that the |
1343 | 1525 fixatives are highly toxic, but current vitrification procedures |
1344 - dilated security camera :: a security camera that would capture | 1526 do this anyway since there can be a lot of freezing damage. |
1345 full video footage of everything at 60fps but then decide to keep | 1527 |
1346 only every 1 frame every 5 seconds unless there's something | 1528 - dilated security camera :: a security camera that would capture |
1347 "interesting" happening. | 1529 full video footage of everything at 60fps but then decide to keep |
1348 | 1530 only every 1 frame every 5 seconds unless there's something |
1349 - bitcoin wallet :: Part of "server culture", this would be something | 1531 "interesting" happening. |
1350 like "coin.your-domain.com" which would serve as | 1532 |
1351 your personal trusted access to your own bitcoins | 1533 - bitcoin wallet :: Part of "server culture", this would be something |
1352 from anywhere. | 1534 like "coin.your-domain.com" which would serve as |
1353 | 1535 your personal trusted access to your own bitcoins |
1354 - libpay :: this would be a free library which would enable | 1536 from anywhere. |
1355 micro-donations to software projects and other projects, | 1537 |
1356 so that you could donate a penny to "emacs" and it would | 1538 - libpay :: this would be a free library which would enable |
1357 be automatically split up to every person who has ever | 1539 micro-donations to software projects and other projects, |
1358 contributed to emacs in proportion to the amount of | 1540 so that you could donate a penny to "emacs" and it would |
1359 community esteem, code quantity, bugs fixed, whatever the | 1541 be automatically split up to every person who has ever |
1360 community decides. This might make it possible for | 1542 contributed to emacs in proportion to the amount of |
1361 programmers to live entirely off of free programming. | 1543 community esteem, code quantity, bugs fixed, whatever the |
1362 | 1544 community decides. This might make it possible for |
1363 - distributed graphics :: Browser based graphics-card accelerated | 1545 programmers to live entirely off of free programming. |
1364 distributed computing API. | 1546 |
1365 | 1547 - distributed graphics :: Browser based graphics-card accelerated |
1366 - pronouns :: use capital letters A-Z instead of pronouns. They solve | 1548 distributed computing API. |
1367 pronoun referents and gender neutrality, are short to | 1549 |
1368 say, and you can encode useful information into the | 1550 - pronouns :: use capital letters A-Z instead of pronouns. They solve |
1369 choice of letter. For example, instead of "Meetings | 1551 pronoun referents and gender neutrality, are short to |
1370 shall be presided over by the president, unless she is | 1552 say, and you can encode useful information into the |
1371 absent." USE "Meetings shall be presided over by the | 1553 choice of letter. For example, instead of "Meetings |
1372 president, unless P is absent." We already use this a | 1554 shall be presided over by the president, unless she is |
1373 little, since I and U are reserved for the subject and | 1555 absent." USE "Meetings shall be presided over by the |
1374 object respectively. | 1556 president, unless P is absent." We already use this a |
1375 | 1557 little, since I and U are reserved for the subject and |
1376 - phone DSP :: software app that inserts an audio DSP between the | 1558 object respectively. |
1377 input to a phone and the output. The DSP is delicious | 1559 |
1378 and configurable, and can allow men to make their | 1560 - phone DSP :: software app that inserts an audio DSP between the |
1379 voices deeper, etc. The app would allow you to hear | 1561 input to a phone and the output. The DSP is delicious |
1380 your own voice as others hear it. Most people hate how | 1562 and configurable, and can allow men to make their |
1381 their own voice sounds. The app would also allow one to | 1563 voices deeper, etc. The app would allow you to hear |
1382 immediately change the parameters of the DSP using good | 1564 your own voice as others hear it. Most people hate how |
1383 presets. | 1565 their own voice sounds. The app would also allow one to |
1384 | 1566 immediately change the parameters of the DSP using good |
1385 - predestined body learning :: a good example of predestined learning | 1567 presets. |
1386 might be the mirror neurons. | 1568 |
1387 | 1569 - predestined body learning :: a good example of predestined learning |
1388 - restaurant receipt :: use a carbon copy receipt instead of two stupid | 1570 might be the mirror neurons. |
1389 copies. | 1571 |
1390 | 1572 - restaurant receipt :: use a carbon copy receipt instead of two stupid |
1391 - anti google glass :: glasses with mounted lasers and computer vision | 1573 copies. |
1392 that targets the cameras in google glass and destroy them. | 1574 |
1393 | 1575 - anti google glass :: glasses with mounted lasers and computer vision |
1394 - wearable towel :: towel with clasp, velcro, whatever, that allows | 1576 that targets the cameras in google glass and destroy them. |
1395 one to wear the towel more securely than just | 1577 |
1396 wrapping it tightly and hoping for the best. | 1578 - wearable towel :: towel with clasp, velcro, whatever, that allows |
1397 | 1579 one to wear the towel more securely than just |
1398 - crossdressing :: Easiest way to disguise oneself as a woman is to | 1580 wrapping it tightly and hoping for the best. |
1399 wear a burka. | 1581 |
1400 | 1582 - crossdressing :: Easiest way to disguise oneself as a woman is to |
1401 - book-mode :: intelligent color highlighting for books and | 1583 wear a burka. |
1402 articles. It would disambiguate pronouns and involved | 1584 |
1403 references. For example, if "Rachael" was assigned the | 1585 - book-mode :: intelligent color highlighting for books and |
1404 color red, and "the blonde haired girl" refers to | 1586 articles. It would disambiguate pronouns and involved |
1405 "Rachael", then "the blonde haired girl" would be | 1587 references. For example, if "Rachael" was assigned the |
1406 colored red. Also, you could disambiguate multi part | 1588 color red, and "the blonde haired girl" refers to |
1407 run-on sentences by highlighting each | 1589 "Rachael", then "the blonde haired girl" would be |
1408 subcomponent. Maybe would also have applications to | 1590 colored red. Also, you could disambiguate multi part |
1409 scientific reading. | 1591 run-on sentences by highlighting each |
1410 | 1592 subcomponent. Maybe would also have applications to |
1411 - Handheld light Rain measurement :: this would be a clear, teflon | 1593 scientific reading. |
1412 coated plastic disk with a camera underneath the disk. You would | 1594 |
1413 be able to hold the device out and it would measure the rate of | 1595 - Handheld light Rain measurement :: this would be a clear, teflon |
1414 accumulation of water droplets from fine mists and light rain by | 1596 coated plastic disk with a camera underneath the disk. You would |
1415 using computer vision to measure the diameters of the drops. | 1597 be able to hold the device out and it would measure the rate of |
1416 | 1598 accumulation of water droplets from fine mists and light rain by |
1417 - Big Brother Farming :: This would be a vision system that would | 1599 using computer vision to measure the diameters of the drops. |
1418 individually monitor each plant and turn on water, etc to ensure | 1600 |
1419 maximum/uniform growth for each plant. | 1601 - Big Brother Farming :: This would be a vision system that would |
1420 | 1602 individually monitor each plant and turn on water, etc to ensure |
1421 - Discrete Faucet :: A faucet with discrete ticks instead of | 1603 maximum/uniform growth for each plant. |
1422 continuous. | 1604 |
1423 | 1605 - Discrete Faucet :: A faucet with discrete ticks instead of |
1424 - Laser Circle :: take a glass microfiliment and shine a laser at one | 1606 continuous. |
1425 end at an oblique angle. It will make a perfect, | 1607 |
1426 large circle on the wall, converting a laser beam | 1608 - Laser Circle :: take a glass microfiliment and shine a laser at one |
1427 into a laser cone, preserving most of the energy of | 1609 end at an oblique angle. It will make a perfect, |
1428 the laser. | 1610 large circle on the wall, converting a laser beam |
1429 | 1611 into a laser cone, preserving most of the energy of |
1430 - Invisible Glass :: Take a container of liquid and embed a | 1612 the laser. |
1431 glass sculpture made out of glass that has exactly the same index | 1613 |
1432 of refraction and color of the liquid. Then the sculpture will be | 1614 - Invisible Glass :: Take a container of liquid and embed a |
1433 totally invisible in the container, and will only be revealed | 1615 glass sculpture made out of glass that has exactly the same index |
1434 when the liquid is drained. The container might be a fancy | 1616 of refraction and color of the liquid. Then the sculpture will be |
1435 wine/spirit bottle or an hourglass. | 1617 totally invisible in the container, and will only be revealed |
1436 | 1618 when the liquid is drained. The container might be a fancy |
1437 - Caterpillar people :: A race of caterpillar like creatures gains | 1619 wine/spirit bottle or an hourglass. |
1438 intelligence after eons of predation by birds, etc. These | 1620 |
1439 caterpillar creatures still undergo metamorphosis into a large | 1621 - Caterpillar people :: A race of caterpillar like creatures gains |
1440 butterfly-like creature. The metamorphosis process turns the | 1622 intelligence after eons of predation by birds, etc. These |
1441 caterpillar's brain into mush and reforms it into a minimal, | 1623 caterpillar creatures still undergo metamorphosis into a large |
1442 dumb, truly insect-like mind, completely destroying the person | 1624 butterfly-like creature. The metamorphosis process turns the |
1443 the caterpillar was. The society develops all sorts of customs and | 1625 caterpillar's brain into mush and reforms it into a minimal, |
1444 religious interpretations of the metamorphosis. It is viewed as | 1626 dumb, truly insect-like mind, completely destroying the person |
1445 good and natural by some since it is part of their life cycle and | 1627 the caterpillar was. The society develops all sorts of customs and |
1446 necessary to propagate the species, as only the butterflies can | 1628 religious interpretations of the metamorphosis. It is viewed as |
1447 mate. Some think that the butterflies are still the same person | 1629 good and natural by some since it is part of their life cycle and |
1448 because they have the same soul, even they no longer posses the | 1630 necessary to propagate the species, as only the butterflies can |
1449 memories or personality of the original caterpillar. Some see the | 1631 mate. Some think that the butterflies are still the same person |
1450 butterfly form as the "true form" of the species, since the | 1632 because they have the same soul, even they no longer posses the |
1451 butterflies can fly, mate, and are beautiful. Many make a big | 1633 memories or personality of the original caterpillar. Some see the |
1452 deal out of the fact that 1-2% of the caterpillar's mind is | 1634 butterfly form as the "true form" of the species, since the |
1453 actually preserved in the butterfly. Some see it as a terrible | 1635 butterflies can fly, mate, and are beautiful. Many make a big |
1454 tragedy and argue that the caterpillars should try to stop the | 1636 deal out of the fact that 1-2% of the caterpillar's mind is |
1455 metamorphosis by technology. Practically, some very important | 1637 actually preserved in the butterfly. Some see it as a terrible |
1456 members of society undergo hormone therapy and/or surgery to | 1638 tragedy and argue that the caterpillars should try to stop the |
1457 prevent metamorphosis so that they can live longer as themselves. | 1639 metamorphosis by technology. Practically, some very important |
1458 | 1640 members of society undergo hormone therapy and/or surgery to |
1459 This is a continuation of Marvin Minsky's ideas about pain being | 1641 prevent metamorphosis so that they can live longer as themselves. |
1460 something that preserves our bodies while destroying our minds, | 1642 |
1461 something that is a remnant from our too harsh animal days that | 1643 This is a continuation of Marvin Minsky's ideas about pain being |
1462 hasn't caught up to the fact that we have very complex brains | 1644 something that preserves our bodies while destroying our minds, |
1463 now. It's a worst-case scenario about a maladaptive genetic | 1645 something that is a remnant from our too harsh animal days that |
1464 legacy. Also, it's inspired by "There She Is!!!", which makes a | 1646 hasn't caught up to the fact that we have very complex brains |
1465 compelling point about homosexuality by introducing a second | 1647 now. It's a worst-case scenario about a maladaptive genetic |
1466 gender characteristic (bunny/cat, male/female), which makes | 1648 legacy. Also, it's inspired by "There She Is!!!", which makes a |
1467 homophobia look very silly. Here, our own biological legacy of | 1649 compelling point about homosexuality by introducing a second |
1468 pain and death is made to look like the tragedy it is through the | 1650 gender characteristic (bunny/cat, male/female), which makes |
1469 lens of the the caterpillar people. | 1651 homophobia look very silly. Here, our own biological legacy of |
1470 | 1652 pain and death is made to look like the tragedy it is through the |
1471 - relationships as a business :: [[http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Up-or-Out-Solving-the-IT-Turnover-Crisis.aspx][Turnover-Crisis]] is an excellent talk | 1653 lens of the the caterpillar people. |
1472 about the "culture of quitting," which is about better business | 1654 |
1473 by letting people go instead of keeping them around past their | 1655 - relationships as a business :: [[http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Up-or-Out-Solving-the-IT-Turnover-Crisis.aspx][Turnover-Crisis]] is an excellent talk |
1474 "apex". Focuses on information transfer. Cool idea of an alumni | 1656 about the "culture of quitting," which is about better business |
1475 network, which for relationships would be a group of satisfied | 1657 by letting people go instead of keeping them around past their |
1476 ex-lovers, who would recommend new people your way, and who might | 1658 "apex". Focuses on information transfer. Cool idea of an alumni |
1477 consider coming to you again, refreshed from their time away with | 1659 network, which for relationships would be a group of satisfied |
1478 new stories/experiences. I should look for examples of this and | 1660 ex-lovers, who would recommend new people your way, and who might |
1479 how they worked out. | 1661 consider coming to you again, refreshed from their time away with |
1480 | 1662 new stories/experiences. I should look for examples of this and |
1481 - coffee with tea :: /rlm-tea/ contains 2% sugar, 10% cream, and 20% | 1663 how they worked out. |
1482 dylan coffee. /dylan coffee/ contains 5% sugar, | 1664 |
1483 20% cream, and 10% rlm-tea. Start your mornings | 1665 - coffee with tea :: /rlm-tea/ contains 2% sugar, 10% cream, and 20% |
1484 with recursion! | 1666 dylan coffee. /dylan coffee/ contains 5% sugar, |
1485 | 1667 20% cream, and 10% rlm-tea. Start your mornings |
1486 - psychic crystal :: in a science fiction story, this would be an | 1668 with recursion! |
1487 object that is very easy to move physically but is extremely | 1669 |
1488 difficult to move with telekinesis. | 1670 - psychic crystal :: in a science fiction story, this would be an |
1489 | 1671 object that is very easy to move physically but is extremely |
1490 - http://betsofbitco.in/ :: what a great place for an AI/person to | 1672 difficult to move with telekinesis. |
1491 prove themselves as a good predictor. I wish this could be | 1673 |
1492 automated. | 1674 - http://betsofbitco.in/ :: what a great place for an AI/person to |
1493 | 1675 prove themselves as a good predictor. I wish this could be |
1494 - true reflection :: don't forget about that mirror in the student | 1676 automated. |
1495 center!, it's two mirrors at right angles, like staring at a | 1677 |
1496 corner of a room. The light reflects so that it shows you what | 1678 - true reflection :: don't forget about that mirror in the student |
1497 you actually look like, instead of your mirror image. | 1679 center!, it's two mirrors at right angles, like staring at a |
1498 | 1680 corner of a room. The light reflects so that it shows you what |
1499 - remote control wasp :: use computer to drive wings with remote | 1681 you actually look like, instead of your mirror image. |
1500 power/logic. | 1682 |
1501 | 1683 - remote control wasp :: use computer to drive wings with remote |
1502 - encrypted email phone book :: public (distributed?) database of | 1684 power/logic. |
1503 email->private-key pairs, to enable automatic encryption. | 1685 |
1504 | 1686 - encrypted email phone book :: public (distributed?) database of |
1505 - universal eye color :: every equivalent creature will see each | 1687 email->private-key pairs, to enable automatic encryption. |
1506 others' eyes as black -- it's universal. Even if the creatures | 1688 |
1507 see in radio waves, and their eyes are 2m long pieces of jagged | 1689 - universal eye color :: every equivalent creature will see each |
1508 metal, when those creatures look at each other, they will see | 1690 others' eyes as black -- it's universal. Even if the creatures |
1509 black, the absence of light and color (since it's being absorbed | 1691 see in radio waves, and their eyes are 2m long pieces of jagged |
1510 by the sensor array). | 1692 metal, when those creatures look at each other, they will see |
1511 | 1693 black, the absence of light and color (since it's being absorbed |
1512 - intelligent microwave :: it learns where the hot nodes of its fields | 1694 by the sensor array). |
1513 are, and uses them to evenly heat any food item. It has an infrared | 1695 |
1514 camera or something to keep track of how hot the food is. That way, | 1696 - intelligent microwave :: it learns where the hot nodes of its fields |
1515 you don't get bowls where the edges are boiling, while the center is | 1697 are, and uses them to evenly heat any food item. It has an infrared |
1516 still frozen. Requires a little bit of intelligence/vision, since | 1698 camera or something to keep track of how hot the food is. That way, |
1517 the exact pattern of heating totally depends on the exact shape of | 1699 you don't get bowls where the edges are boiling, while the center is |
1518 the food. Wouldn't need a carousel, and wouldn't need a timer, | 1700 still frozen. Requires a little bit of intelligence/vision, since |
1519 just a desired temperature. Could also detect ice, and automatically | 1701 the exact pattern of heating totally depends on the exact shape of |
1520 defrost the parts which are frozen. Might be able to work much | 1702 the food. Wouldn't need a carousel, and wouldn't need a timer, |
1521 faster since it can avoid overheating; might have problems with | 1703 just a desired temperature. Could also detect ice, and automatically |
1522 heating the insides of thick things, might need a weight sensor too. | 1704 defrost the parts which are frozen. Might be able to work much |
1705 faster since it can avoid overheating; might have problems with | |
1706 heating the insides of thick things, might need a weight sensor too. | |
1523 | 1707 |
1524 + Would be much cleaner than other microwaves, since food would | 1708 + Would be much cleaner than other microwaves, since food would |
1525 "sputter" and splash liquid much less. | 1709 "sputter" and splash liquid much less. |
1526 | 1710 |
1527 + Throw in some SIFT+R processing to match previously cooked foods | 1711 + Throw in some SIFT+R processing to match previously cooked foods |
1528 and learn the exact heating profiles for things that have been | 1712 and learn the exact heating profiles for things that have been |
1529 cooked before -- it can get faster the more it's used. | 1713 cooked before -- it can get faster the more it's used. |
1530 | 1714 |
1531 - compression :: brain-aware image compression algorithm | 1715 - compression :: brain-aware image compression algorithm |
1532 | 1716 |
1533 - Credit card proxy :: would be a company which works like paypal | 1717 - Credit card proxy :: would be a company which works like paypal |
1534 except for real world transactions | 1718 except for real world transactions |
1535 | 1719 |
1536 - Flesh pillow :: a pillow like the arm or torso of a human, complete | 1720 - Flesh pillow :: a pillow like the arm or torso of a human, complete |
1537 with simulated temperature, bones, and heartbeat. | 1721 with simulated temperature, bones, and heartbeat. |
1538 | 1722 |
1539 - super screw :: a screw which has only one or two threads and instead | 1723 - super screw :: a screw which has only one or two threads and instead |
1540 uses compression to fit into a hole (the whole shank | 1724 uses compression to fit into a hole (the whole shank |
1541 of the screw is split into multiple pieces to | 1725 of the screw is split into multiple pieces to |
1542 accomplish this; the tip is a point, then the middle | 1726 accomplish this; the tip is a point, then the middle |
1543 bulges out and gets compressed when screwed in. | 1727 bulges out and gets compressed when screwed in. |
1544 | 1728 |
1545 - light filter :: (like light tweezers) to mechanically separate | 1729 - light filter :: (like light tweezers) to mechanically separate |
1546 fluids with different index of refraction | 1730 fluids with different index of refraction |
1547 | 1731 |
1548 - chalk eraser project :: maybe make a directional eraser, for easy | 1732 - chalk eraser project :: maybe make a directional eraser, for easy |
1549 release of chalk dust, like fur, and how it likes to rest in a | 1733 release of chalk dust, like fur, and how it likes to rest in a |
1550 certain direction. | 1734 certain direction. |
1551 | 1735 |
1552 - silver socks :: socks laced with silver for the antimicrobial | 1736 - silver socks :: socks laced with silver for the antimicrobial |
1553 properties. | 1737 properties. |
1554 | 1738 |
1555 - UROP :: magnet gear/metal teeth tape | 1739 - UROP :: magnet gear/metal teeth tape |
1556 | 1740 |
1557 - Rod of Moses :: device to distill urine through evaporation and | 1741 - Rod of Moses :: device to distill urine through evaporation and |
1558 easily dispose of urea crystals for use in desert -- | 1742 easily dispose of urea crystals for use in desert -- |
1559 produce drinkable water. | 1743 produce drinkable water. |
1560 | 1744 |
1561 - UROP :: Make the LED in line with the flow for the micro injector, so | 1745 - UROP :: Make the LED in line with the flow for the micro injector, so |
1562 that it may transmit maximum flow. Motor that changes | 1746 that it may transmit maximum flow. Motor that changes |
1563 distance of internal magnet from windings depending on | 1747 distance of internal magnet from windings depending on |
1564 desired speed so as to obtain maximum power efficiency. | 1748 desired speed so as to obtain maximum power efficiency. |
1565 | 1749 |
1566 - lottery scraper :: web scraper which monitors various lotteries, | 1750 - lottery scraper :: web scraper which monitors various lotteries, |
1567 looking for "special" gimmick changes in the rules (like 4x | 1751 looking for "special" gimmick changes in the rules (like 4x |
1568 winnings on Wednesdays) and computes expected value... | 1752 winnings on Wednesdays) and computes expected value... |
1569 | 1753 |
1570 - Memristiors novel design :: make an evolutionary algorithm to make | 1754 - Memristiors novel design :: make an evolutionary algorithm to make |
1571 old stuff using all four basic circuit elements. | 1755 old stuff using all four basic circuit elements. |
1572 | 1756 |
1573 - Conductive concrete :: concrete that has embedded metal fibers so | 1757 - Conductive concrete :: concrete that has embedded metal fibers so |
1574 that it can conduct electricity. | 1758 that it can conduct electricity. |
1575 | 1759 |
1576 - little bitty melting pot :: might be useful for some types of | 1760 - little bitty melting pot :: might be useful for some types of |
1577 manufacturing/3D printing -- how small can an induction melter be | 1761 manufacturing/3D printing -- how small can an induction melter be |
1578 made, for example. | 1762 made, for example. |
1579 | 1763 |
1580 - power strip/timer programmable combination :: meh | 1764 - power strip/timer programmable combination :: meh |
1581 | 1765 |
1582 - algorithms :: which learn what their inputs are and in what order, | 1766 - algorithms :: which learn what their inputs are and in what order, |
1583 and can adapt to changing circumstances -- they | 1767 and can adapt to changing circumstances -- they |
1584 remember previous arguments and adapt so as to respond | 1768 remember previous arguments and adapt so as to respond |
1585 to different connections. | 1769 to different connections. |
1586 | 1770 |
1587 - true pure tones :: hear a true pure tone by direct stimulation of the | 1771 - true pure tones :: hear a true pure tone by direct stimulation of the |
1588 nerves of the ear | 1772 nerves of the ear |
1589 | 1773 |
1590 - mechanical analogue to the electrical op-amp :: would be an object | 1774 - mechanical analogue to the electrical op-amp :: would be an object |
1591 with two levers -- you pull on one lever and the other moves the | 1775 with two levers -- you pull on one lever and the other moves the |
1592 same way, no matter what's in the way or what it is driving. This | 1776 same way, no matter what's in the way or what it is driving. This |
1593 analogy could be useful to teach op amps to people. | 1777 analogy could be useful to teach op amps to people. |
1594 | 1778 |
1595 - paper folding device :: make it convenient to fold lots of papers in | 1779 - paper folding device :: make it convenient to fold lots of papers in |
1596 various ways. | 1780 various ways. |
1597 | 1781 |
1598 - concrete epoxy :: epoxy with sand/ some other solid material. | 1782 - concrete epoxy :: epoxy with sand/ some other solid material. |
1599 | 1783 |
1600 - light capacitor :: suspend some ball of material with a high index | 1784 - light capacitor :: suspend some ball of material with a high index |
1601 of refraction and shine light into it so it gets stuck -- would | 1785 of refraction and shine light into it so it gets stuck -- would |
1602 the light stay trapped forever? Could you build up unlimited | 1786 the light stay trapped forever? Could you build up unlimited |
1603 quantities of light inside the sphere (which could then be | 1787 quantities of light inside the sphere (which could then be |
1604 released slowly by frustrated internal reflection? | 1788 released slowly by frustrated internal reflection? |
1605 | 1789 |
1606 - movie screening :: Movies always are too long at first. One way to | 1790 - movie screening :: Movies always are too long at first. One way to |
1607 shorten them ``scientifically" is to record blink rate during the | 1791 shorten them ``scientifically" is to record blink rate during the |
1608 move and then remove / shorten the frames of the parts in which | 1792 move and then remove / shorten the frames of the parts in which |
1609 there are a lot of blinking (average this over multiple people) | 1793 there are a lot of blinking (average this over multiple people) |
1610 better yet, put it online and do it across thousands of people. I | 1794 better yet, put it online and do it across thousands of people. I |
1611 got this from youtube in which there is an episode of kill bill | 1795 got this from youtube in which there is an episode of kill bill |
1612 which is composed entirely of the parts in which people had their | 1796 which is composed entirely of the parts in which people had their |
1613 eyes closed. slogan: want to make a movie people can't take their | 1797 eyes closed. slogan: want to make a movie people can't take their |
1614 eyes off of? Just take those parts out! | 1798 eyes off of? Just take those parts out! |
1615 | 1799 |
1616 - optimize an article :: capture reading of a scientific article via | 1800 - optimize an article :: capture reading of a scientific article via |
1617 screen capture while people read it, then use it to make the | 1801 screen capture while people read it, then use it to make the |
1618 article better. like the movie-pruning idea. | 1802 article better. like the movie-pruning idea. |
1619 | 1803 |
1620 - super reading program :: teaches people the ideal mental mask to | 1804 - super reading program :: teaches people the ideal mental mask to |
1621 apply during reading so as to read very fast. | 1805 apply during reading so as to read very fast. |
1622 | 1806 |
1623 - explosive thermite epoxy putty :: one part would contain the rust, | 1807 - explosive thermite epoxy putty :: one part would contain the rust, |
1624 one part the aluminum. | 1808 one part the aluminum. |
1625 | 1809 |
1626 - reading comprehension :: use the above screen capture routine to | 1810 - reading comprehension :: use the above screen capture routine to |
1627 make a quiz program that constructs questions about the content | 1811 make a quiz program that constructs questions about the content |
1628 you seemed to gloss over while reading. could be easy if the pdf | 1812 you seemed to gloss over while reading. could be easy if the pdf |
1629 came with embedded questions. Dylan: automatically generate | 1813 came with embedded questions. Dylan: automatically generate |
1630 word-cloud about the parts you found most interesting; help | 1814 word-cloud about the parts you found most interesting; help |
1631 others who read the same stuff by drawing attention to the | 1815 others who read the same stuff by drawing attention to the |
1632 interesting parts. | 1816 interesting parts. |
1633 | 1817 |
1634 - hard sword :: make a samurai sword, but use osmiridum instead of | 1818 - hard sword :: make a samurai sword, but use osmiridum instead of |
1635 martensite for the cutting part; it should be a better | 1819 martensite for the cutting part; it should be a better |
1636 sword. | 1820 sword. |
1637 | 1821 |
1638 - close range wireless :: use the induction technology used to | 1822 - close range wireless :: use the induction technology used to |
1639 recharge electric toothbrushes with no metal links to send data | 1823 recharge electric toothbrushes with no metal links to send data |
1640 without any metal at all! | 1824 without any metal at all! |
1641 | 1825 |
1642 - reading :: is a form of synsethesia | 1826 - reading :: is a form of synsethesia |
1643 | 1827 |
1644 - DNA printer :: A machine which translates the text eg, "ACTGAC" into | 1828 - DNA printer :: A machine which translates the text eg, "ACTGAC" into |
1645 actual DNA | 1829 actual DNA |
1646 | 1830 |
1647 - black generator :: ferro-fluid magnetic field suspended micro | 1831 - black generator :: ferro-fluid magnetic field suspended micro |
1648 generator to make electricity | 1832 generator to make electricity |
1649 | 1833 |
1650 - alcohol battery :: alcohol/fluid flow powered battery | 1834 - alcohol battery :: alcohol/fluid flow powered battery |
1651 | 1835 |
1652 - folding razor blade sword :: | 1836 - folding razor blade sword :: |
1653 | 1837 |
1654 - perfect pitch :: learn perfect pitch using another sense in | 1838 - perfect pitch :: learn perfect pitch using another sense in |
1655 combination (sight or touch) | 1839 combination (sight or touch) |
1656 | 1840 |
1657 - kaleidoscope projector :: | 1841 - kaleidoscope projector :: |
1658 | 1842 |
1659 - razor blade de-sharpener :: for guilt free disposal | 1843 - razor blade de-sharpener :: for guilt free disposal |
1660 | 1844 |
1661 - bricks :: filled with luminescent plant material | 1845 - bricks :: filled with luminescent plant material |
1662 | 1846 |
1663 - bio metallic structure :: metal grids with seeds inside, which grow | 1847 - bio metallic structure :: metal grids with seeds inside, which grow |
1664 together and form a durable biological matrix. The metal | 1848 together and form a durable biological matrix. The metal |
1665 substrate delivers water. (maybe use plastic instead of metal?) | 1849 substrate delivers water. (maybe use plastic instead of metal?) |
1666 Dylan: enrich plants with inorganic compounds; electrical | 1850 Dylan: enrich plants with inorganic compounds; electrical |
1667 interfaces in cellular plant matter => remote-controlled | 1851 interfaces in cellular plant matter => remote-controlled |
1668 photosynthetic/bioluminescent structures. | 1852 photosynthetic/bioluminescent structures. |
1669 | 1853 |
1670 - conducting extracellular matrix :: to allow better control of | 1854 - conducting extracellular matrix :: to allow better control of |
1671 organic systems and an enhanced nervous system. | 1855 organic systems and an enhanced nervous system. |
1672 | 1856 |
1673 - cross-modal memory hashing :: a way to retrieve memories more | 1857 - cross-modal memory hashing :: a way to retrieve memories more |
1674 robustly. | 1858 robustly. |
1675 | 1859 |
1676 - flossing thimble-guards :: (these actually exist) | 1860 - flossing thimble-guards :: (these actually exist) |
1677 | 1861 |
1678 - rules + lattice learning :: integrate lattice learning with rules by | 1862 - rules + lattice learning :: integrate lattice learning with rules by |
1679 generating hypothetical examples | 1863 generating hypothetical examples |
1680 | 1864 |
1681 - wooden refrigerator :: to give food a better taste Dylan: like | 1865 - wooden refrigerator :: to give food a better taste Dylan: like |
1682 barrels for wine, or planks for salmon. Maybe just have "flavor | 1866 barrels for wine, or planks for salmon. Maybe just have "flavor |
1683 planks" for your pre-existing fridge. Need to mitigate effect of | 1867 planks" for your pre-existing fridge. Need to mitigate effect of |
1684 temperature on volatility? | 1868 temperature on volatility? |
1685 | 1869 |
1686 - radioactive transmutation molecule by molecule :: create precious | 1870 - radioactive transmutation molecule by molecule :: create precious |
1687 metals or something else economically advantageous. | 1871 metals or something else economically advantageous. |
1688 | 1872 |
1689 - crowd preservation :: inoculate food with tons of harmless | 1873 - crowd preservation :: inoculate food with tons of harmless |
1690 bacteria so that there's no room for bad bacteria as a method of | 1874 bacteria so that there's no room for bad bacteria as a method of |
1691 preservation | 1875 preservation |
1692 | 1876 |
1693 - old school preservation :: Pasteur - style holding jar with siphon | 1877 - old school preservation :: Pasteur - style holding jar with siphon |
1694 as a way to store liquids at room temperature indefinitely w/o | 1878 as a way to store liquids at room temperature indefinitely w/o |
1695 refrigeration. | 1879 refrigeration. |
1696 | 1880 |
1697 - restaurant policy :: Throw rude people out of restaurant as a matter | 1881 - restaurant policy :: Throw rude people out of restaurant as a matter |
1698 of course -- make ambiance much better. | 1882 of course -- make ambiance much better. |
1699 | 1883 |
1700 - clean windows :: make something that mixes soap with fire hydrant | 1884 - clean windows :: make something that mixes soap with fire hydrant |
1701 water (and reduces the pressure a bit) and use it | 1885 water (and reduces the pressure a bit) and use it |
1702 to clean windows of buildings. | 1886 to clean windows of buildings. |
1703 | 1887 |
1704 - ocarina :: make an ocarina out of pure silver | 1888 - ocarina :: make an ocarina out of pure silver |
1705 | 1889 |
1706 - fire pen :: pen which burns words on to the page, thus never needing | 1890 - fire pen :: pen which burns words on to the page, thus never needing |
1707 any ink. Is there a way to make it runnable from the | 1891 any ink. Is there a way to make it runnable from the |
1708 human's energy? | 1892 human's energy? |
1709 | 1893 |
1710 - website to design your own soda :: and label, and have it mailed to | 1894 - website to design your own soda :: and label, and have it mailed to |
1711 you / sell it from your own online store. | 1895 you / sell it from your own online store. |
1712 | 1896 |
1713 - solar panels :: that float on the ocean | 1897 - solar panels :: that float on the ocean |
1714 | 1898 |
1715 - handcuffs with more than two cuffs (3?) :: great for daisy chaining | 1899 - handcuffs with more than two cuffs (3?) :: great for daisy chaining |
1716 people, binding them to environment, etc. | 1900 people, binding them to environment, etc. |
1717 | 1901 |
1718 - vector based SOUND files :: like the pictures but with SOUND. codify | 1902 - vector based SOUND files :: like the pictures but with SOUND. codify |
1719 sound in a language with enough symbols so that it can describe | 1903 sound in a language with enough symbols so that it can describe |
1720 everything and encode it in that. would be like going from speech | 1904 everything and encode it in that. would be like going from speech |
1721 to text or smtg. Could also store sound as an image of the | 1905 to text or smtg. Could also store sound as an image of the |
1722 wavefront encoded as a vector image. | 1906 wavefront encoded as a vector image. |
1723 | 1907 |
1724 - Mouse :: with a horizontal scroll wheel in addition to the vertical | 1908 - Mouse :: with a horizontal scroll wheel in addition to the vertical |
1725 scroll wheel | 1909 scroll wheel |
1726 | 1910 |
1727 - logic maintenance system for big institutions :: to make sure the | 1911 - logic maintenance system for big institutions :: to make sure the |
1728 things they are thinking about doing are not retarded | 1912 things they are thinking about doing are not retarded |
1729 | 1913 |
1730 - http://www.regulations.gov/ :: cool site | 1914 - http://www.regulations.gov/ :: cool site |
1731 | 1915 |
1732 - genetically engineered glowing fruit :: sell seeds? | 1916 - genetically engineered glowing fruit :: sell seeds? |
1733 | 1917 |
1734 - memory slide :: IF memories are encoded using particular sensory | 1918 - memory slide :: IF memories are encoded using particular sensory |
1735 impressions, what happens if the sensory organ | 1919 impressions, what happens if the sensory organ |
1736 itself changes? those memories would become | 1920 itself changes? those memories would become |
1737 inaccessible. maybe this is why we can't remember | 1921 inaccessible. maybe this is why we can't remember |
1738 much from our childhoods. also, could this happen | 1922 much from our childhoods. also, could this happen |
1739 throughout life as well? Could S remember stuff from | 1923 throughout life as well? Could S remember stuff from |
1740 his childhood? | 1924 his childhood? |
1741 | 1925 |
1742 - make a completely indestructible phone :: no moving parts or display | 1926 - make a completely indestructible phone :: no moving parts or display |
1743 you should be able to slam it around all you want, and it will | 1927 you should be able to slam it around all you want, and it will |
1744 just work. brutally simple. aerogel around the battery, minimal | 1928 just work. brutally simple. aerogel around the battery, minimal |
1745 interface - never gets too hot, and can be dropped into water. no | 1929 interface - never gets too hot, and can be dropped into water. no |
1746 holes -- uses field effects for everything from the buttons to | 1930 holes -- uses field effects for everything from the buttons to |
1747 inductive charging and data transfer. | 1931 inductive charging and data transfer. |
1748 | 1932 |
1749 - midi to ocarina "tabs" program :: (online website? buy ocarinas from | 1933 - midi to ocarina "tabs" program :: (online website? buy ocarinas from |
1750 it too) | 1934 it too) |
1751 | 1935 |
1752 - 3d printing with sound pulses (or just patterns) :: like the 8.03 | 1936 - 3d printing with sound pulses (or just patterns) :: like the 8.03 |
1753 lecture | 1937 lecture |
1754 | 1938 |
1755 - lighter flint on spring :: make hot, throw it at something, and it | 1939 - lighter flint on spring :: make hot, throw it at something, and it |
1756 makes sparkles! | 1940 makes sparkles! |
1757 | 1941 |
1758 - nuclear energy :: Rebranding New+Clear Energy with informational | 1942 - nuclear energy :: Rebranding New+Clear Energy with informational |
1759 campaign and public debate forum to enforce its | 1943 campaign and public debate forum to enforce its |
1760 transparent and open nature. France needn't be the | 1944 transparent and open nature. France needn't be the |
1761 world leader in nuclear energy. (Dylan) | 1945 world leader in nuclear energy. (Dylan) |
1762 | 1946 |
1763 - bubbles :: Engineer a material which has both ductility and high | 1947 - bubbles :: Engineer a material which has both ductility and high |
1764 surface tension to make the "third" | 1948 surface tension to make the "third" |
1765 minimal-surface-energy solution to a bubble suspended | 1949 minimal-surface-energy solution to a bubble suspended |
1766 between two equal-diameter rings. (Solutions are | 1950 between two equal-diameter rings. (Solutions are |
1767 cylindrical catenary curve, two separated half-bubbles, | 1951 cylindrical catenary curve, two separated half-bubbles, |
1768 and a double-cone) | 1952 and a double-cone) |
1769 | 1953 |
1770 - Textbook whose content can be varied continuously :: alter level of | 1954 - Textbook whose content can be varied continuously :: alter level of |
1771 difficulty, rigor, diction, emphasize crossover with certain | 1955 difficulty, rigor, diction, emphasize crossover with certain |
1772 other discipline, etc. Content generated dynamically from | 1956 other discipline, etc. Content generated dynamically from |
1773 knowledge base, along with questions that are moreover altered to | 1957 knowledge base, along with questions that are moreover altered to |
1774 guide knowledge acquisition. Motivation: One book of | 1958 guide knowledge acquisition. Motivation: One book of |
1775 knowledge. /One./ | 1959 knowledge. /One./ |
1776 | 1960 |
1777 ** From Jacob's idea list | 1961 ** From Jacob's idea list |
1778 | 1962 |
1779 - Roommate-canceling headphones: uses roommate's laptop mic to seed | 1963 - Roommate-canceling headphones: uses roommate's laptop mic to seed |
1780 noise cancellation alg in your headphones (would this | 1964 noise cancellation alg in your headphones (would this |