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1 #+title: Big List O' Ideas 1 #+title: Big List O' Ideas
2 #+author: Robert McIntyre 2 #+author: Robert McIntyre
3 #+email: rlm@mit.edu 3 #+email: rlm@mit.edu
4 #+description: list of ideas from the last ~ 7 years 4 #+description: list of ideas from the last ~ 7 years
5 #+keywords: aurellem ideas half-baked ramdom 5 #+keywords: aurellem ideas half-baked random
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9 9
10 * Ideas 10 * Ideas
11 11
12 This is a list of all the ideas I've had that I felt like writing down 12 This is a list of all the ideas I've had that I felt like writing down
13 for the past ~ 7 years. Some of them could be practical inventions and 13 for the past ~ 7 years. Some of them could be practical inventions and
14 are "just" waiting the that 95% persperiation to bring them to 14 are "just" waiting the that 95% perspiration to bring them to
15 furition, some are ideas for science fiction, and some are simple 15 fruition, some are ideas for science fiction, and some are simple
16 observations. There are arranged roughly in reverse chronological 16 observations. There are arranged roughly in reverse chronological
17 order, with the most recent ideas at the top of the list. The ones at 17 order, with the most recent ideas at the top of the list. The ones at
18 the bottom of the list are heavily influenced by my time at MIT. 18 the bottom of the list are heavily influenced by my time at MIT.
19 19
20 If you find some of these interesting and would like to collaborate on 20 If you find some of these interesting and would like to collaborate on
21 them with me or discuss them in more detail, I'd love to hear from 21 them with me or discuss them in more detail, I'd love to hear from
22 you. You can email me at ideas@aurellem.org. 22 you. You can email me at ideas@aurellem.org.
23 23
24 - fixed cryopreservation :: why not use a fixitave to buy enough time 24 - fixed cryopreservation :: why not use a fixative to buy enough time
25 to ramp up cryoprotectants to an acceptable level at room 25 to ramp up cryoprotectants to an acceptable level at room
26 temperature? Then, the whole system can be rapidly cooled and 26 temperature? Then, the whole system can be rapidly cooled and
27 vitrified. This method "severs the biological link" in that the 27 vitrified. This method "severs the biological link" in that the
28 fixitaves are highly toxic, but current vitrification procedures 28 fixatives are highly toxic, but current vitrification procedures
29 do this anyway since there can be a lot of freezing damage. 29 do this anyway since there can be a lot of freezing damage.
30 30
31 - bitcoin wallet :: Part of "server culture", this would be something 31 - bitcoin wallet :: Part of "server culture", this would be something
32 like "coin.your-domain.com" which would serve as 32 like "coin.your-domain.com" which would serve as
33 your personal trusted access to your own bitcoins 33 your personal trusted access to your own bitcoins
34 from anywhere. 34 from anywhere.
35 35
36 - libpay :: this would be a free library which would enable 36 - libpay :: this would be a free library which would enable
37 micro-donations to software projects and other projects, 37 micro-donations to software projects and other projects,
38 so that you could donate a panny to "emacs" and it would 38 so that you could donate a penny to "emacs" and it would
39 be automitacally split up to every person who has ever 39 be automatically split up to every person who has ever
40 contributed to emacs in proportion to the amount of 40 contributed to emacs in proportion to the amount of
41 community esteem, code quantity, bugs fixed, whatever the 41 community esteem, code quantity, bugs fixed, whatever the
42 community decides. This might make it posibe for 42 community decides. This might make it possible for
43 programmers to live entirely off of free programming. 43 programmers to live entirely off of free programming.
44 44
45 - distributed graphics :: Browser based graphics-card accelerated 45 - distributed graphics :: Browser based graphics-card accelerated
46 distributed computing API. 46 distributed computing API.
47 47
59 input to a phone and the output. The DSP is delicious 59 input to a phone and the output. The DSP is delicious
60 and configurable, and can allow men to make their 60 and configurable, and can allow men to make their
61 voices deeper, etc. The app would allow you to hear 61 voices deeper, etc. The app would allow you to hear
62 your own voice as others hear it. Most people hate how 62 your own voice as others hear it. Most people hate how
63 their own voice sounds. The app would also allow one to 63 their own voice sounds. The app would also allow one to
64 immediately change the paramaters of the DSP using good 64 immediately change the parameters of the DSP using good
65 presets. 65 presets.
66 66
67 - predestined body learning :: a good example of pre destined learning 67 - predestined body learning :: a good example of predestined learning
68 might be the mirror neurons. 68 might be the mirror neurons.
69 69
70 - resturant reciept :: use a carbon copy reciept instead of two stupid 70 - restaurant receipt :: use a carbon copy receipt instead of two stupid
71 copies. 71 copies.
72 72
73 - anti google glass :: glasses with mounted lasers and computer vision 73 - anti google glass :: glasses with mounted lasers and computer vision
74 that targets the cameras in google glass and destroy them. 74 that targets the cameras in google glass and destroy them.
75 75
76 - wearable towel :: towel with clasp, velcro, whatever, that allows 76 - wearable towel :: towel with clasp, velcro, whatever, that allows
77 one to wear the towel more securely than just 77 one to wear the towel more securely than just
78 wrapping it tightly and hoping for the best. 78 wrapping it tightly and hoping for the best.
79 79
80 - crossdressing :: Easiest way to disguise onself as a woman is to 80 - crossdressing :: Easiest way to disguise oneself as a woman is to
81 wear a burka. 81 wear a burka.
82 82
83 - book-mode :: intelligent color highlighting for books and 83 - book-mode :: intelligent color highlighting for books and
84 articles. It would disambiguate pronouns and involved 84 articles. It would disambiguate pronouns and involved
85 references. For example, if "Rachael" as red, and "the 85 references. For example, if "Rachael" as red, and "the
86 blonde haired girl" refers to "Rachael", then "the 86 blonde haired girl" refers to "Rachael", then "the
87 blonde haired girl" would he colored red. Also, you 87 blonde haired girl" would he colored red. Also, you
88 could disambiguate multi part runon sentences by 88 could disambiguate multi part run-on sentences by
89 highlighting each subcomponent. Maybe would also have 89 highlighting each subcomponent. Maybe would also have
90 appliations to scientific reading. 90 applications to scientific reading.
91 91
92 - Handheld light Rain measurement :: this would be a clear, teflon 92 - Handheld light Rain measurement :: this would be a clear, teflon
93 coated plasic disk with a camera underneath the disk. You would 93 coated plastic disk with a camera underneath the disk. You would
94 be able to hold the device out and it would measure the rate of 94 be able to hold the device out and it would measure the rate of
95 accumulation of water droplets from fine mists and light rain by 95 accumulation of water droplets from fine mists and light rain by
96 using computer vision to measure the diameters of the drops. 96 using computer vision to measure the diameters of the drops.
97 97
98 - Big Brother Farming :: This would be a vision system that would 98 - Big Brother Farming :: This would be a vision system that would
99 individually monitor each plant and turn on water, etc to ensure 99 individually monitor each plant and turn on water, etc to ensure
100 maximum/uniform growth for each plant. 100 maximum/uniform growth for each plant.
101 101
102 - Discrete Faucet :: A faucet with discrete ticks instead of 102 - Discrete Faucet :: A faucet with discrete ticks instead of
103 continous. 103 continuous.
104 104
105 - Laser Circle :: take a glass microfiliment and shine a laser at one 105 - Laser Circle :: take a glass microfiliment and shine a laser at one
106 end at an oblique angle. It will make a perfect, 106 end at an oblique angle. It will make a perfect,
107 large circle on the wall, converting a laser beam 107 large circle on the wall, converting a laser beam
108 into a laser cone, perserving most of the energy of 108 into a laser cone, preserving most of the energy of
109 the laser. 109 the laser.
110 110
111 - Invisible Glass :: Take a container of liquid and embed a 111 - Invisible Glass :: Take a container of liquid and embed a
112 glass sculpture made out of glass that has exactly the same index 112 glass sculpture made out of glass that has exactly the same index
113 of refraction and color of the liquid. Then the sculpture will be 113 of refraction and color of the liquid. Then the sculpture will be
114 totally invisible in the container, and will only be revealed 114 totally invisible in the container, and will only be revealed
115 when the liquid is drained. The container might be a fancy 115 when the liquid is drained. The container might be a fancy
116 wine/spirit bottle or an hourglass. 116 wine/spirit bottle or an hourglass.
117 117
118 - Caterpillar people :: A race of catepillar like creatures gains 118 - Caterpillar people :: A race of caterpillar like creatures gains
119 intelligence after eons of predation by birds, etc. These 119 intelligence after eons of predation by birds, etc. These
120 catepillar creatures still undergo metamorphosis into a large 120 caterpillar creatures still undergo metamorphosis into a large
121 butterfly-like creature. The metamorphosis process turns the 121 butterfly-like creature. The metamorphosis process turns the
122 caterpillar's brain into mush and reforms it into a minimal, 122 caterpillar's brain into mush and reforms it into a minimal,
123 dumb, truly insect-like mind, completely destroying the person 123 dumb, truly insect-like mind, completely destroying the person
124 the catepillar was. The society develops all sorts of customs and 124 the caterpillar was. The society develops all sorts of customs and
125 religious interpretations of the metamorphosis. It is viewed as 125 religious interpretations of the metamorphosis. It is viewed as
126 good and natural by some since it is part of their life cycle and 126 good and natural by some since it is part of their life cycle and
127 necessary to propogate the species, as only the butterflies can 127 necessary to propagate the species, as only the butterflies can
128 mate. Some think that the butterflies are still the same person 128 mate. Some think that the butterflies are still the same person
129 because they have the same soul, even they no longer posess the 129 because they have the same soul, even they no longer posses the
130 memories or personality of the original catepillar. Some see the 130 memories or personality of the original caterpillar. Some see the
131 butterfly form as the "true form" of the species, since the 131 butterfly form as the "true form" of the species, since the
132 butterflies can fly, mate, and are beautiful. Many make a big 132 butterflies can fly, mate, and are beautiful. Many make a big
133 deal out of the fact that 1-2% of the catepillar's mind is 133 deal out of the fact that 1-2% of the caterpillar's mind is
134 actually preserved in the butterfly. Some see it as a terrible 134 actually preserved in the butterfly. Some see it as a terrible
135 tradgedy and argue that the catepillars should try to stop the 135 tragedy and argue that the caterpillars should try to stop the
136 metamorphosis by technology. Practically, some very important 136 metamorphosis by technology. Practically, some very important
137 members of society undergo hormone therapy and/or surgery to 137 members of society undergo hormone therapy and/or surgery to
138 prevent metamorphosis so that they can live longer as themselves. 138 prevent metamorphosis so that they can live longer as themselves.
139 139
140 This is a continuation of Marvin Minsky's ideas about pain being 140 This is a continuation of Marvin Minsky's ideas about pain being
144 now. It's a worst-case scenario about a maladaptive genetic 144 now. It's a worst-case scenario about a maladaptive genetic
145 legacy. Also, it's inspired by "There She Is!!!", which makes a 145 legacy. Also, it's inspired by "There She Is!!!", which makes a
146 compelling point about homosexuality by introducing a second 146 compelling point about homosexuality by introducing a second
147 gender characteristic (bunny/cat, male/female), which makes 147 gender characteristic (bunny/cat, male/female), which makes
148 homophobia look very silly. Here, our own biological legacy of 148 homophobia look very silly. Here, our own biological legacy of
149 pain and death is made to look like the tradegy it is through the 149 pain and death is made to look like the tragedy it is through the
150 lense of the the caterpillar people. 150 lens of the the caterpillar people.
151 151
152 - relationships as a business :: [[http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Up-or-Out-Solving-the-IT-Turnover-Crisis.aspx][Turnover-Crisis]] is an excellent talk 152 - relationships as a business :: [[http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/Up-or-Out-Solving-the-IT-Turnover-Crisis.aspx][Turnover-Crisis]] is an excellent talk
153 about the "culture of quitting," which is about better business 153 about the "culture of quitting," which is about better business
154 by letting people go instead of keeping them around past their 154 by letting people go instead of keeping them around past their
155 "apex". Focouses on information transfer. Cool idea of an alumni 155 "apex". Focuses on information transfer. Cool idea of an alumni
156 network, which for relationships would be a group of satisfied 156 network, which for relationships would be a group of satisfied
157 ex-lovers, who would recommend new people your way, and who might 157 ex-lovers, who would recommend new people your way, and who might
158 consider coming to you again, refreshed from their time away with 158 consider coming to you again, refreshed from their time away with
159 new stories/experiences. I should look for examples of this and 159 new stories/experiences. I should look for examples of this and
160 how they worked out. 160 how they worked out.
161 161
162 - coffe with tea :: /rlm-tea/ contains 2% sugar, 10% cream, and 20% 162 - coffee with tea :: /rlm-tea/ contains 2% sugar, 10% cream, and 20%
163 dylan coffee. /dylan coffee/ contains 5% sugar, 163 dylan coffee. /dylan coffee/ contains 5% sugar,
164 20% cream, and 10% rlm-tea. Start your mornings 164 20% cream, and 10% rlm-tea. Start your mornings
165 with recursion! 165 with recursion!
166 166
167 - psychic crystal :: in a science fiction story, this would be an 167 - psychic crystal :: in a science fiction story, this would be an
178 you actually look like, instead of your mirror image. 178 you actually look like, instead of your mirror image.
179 179
180 - remote control wasp :: use computer to drive wings with remote 180 - remote control wasp :: use computer to drive wings with remote
181 power/logic. 181 power/logic.
182 182
183 - encrypted email phonebook :: public (distributed?) database of 183 - encrypted email phone book :: public (distributed?) database of
184 email->private-key pairs, to enable automatic encryption. 184 email->private-key pairs, to enable automatic encryption.
185 185
186 - universal eye color :: every equivalent creature will see each 186 - universal eye color :: every equivalent creature will see each
187 others' eyes as black -- it's universal. Even if the creatures 187 others' eyes as black -- it's universal. Even if the creatures
188 see in radio waves, and their eyes are 2m long pieces of jagged 188 see in radio waves, and their eyes are 2m long pieces of jagged
194 are, and uses them to evenly heat any food item. It has an infared 194 are, and uses them to evenly heat any food item. It has an infared
195 camera or something to keep track of how hot the food is. That way, 195 camera or something to keep track of how hot the food is. That way,
196 you don't get bowls where the edges are boiling, while the center is 196 you don't get bowls where the edges are boiling, while the center is
197 still frozen. Requires a little bit of intelligence/vision, since 197 still frozen. Requires a little bit of intelligence/vision, since
198 the exact pattern of heating totally depends on the exact shape of 198 the exact pattern of heating totally depends on the exact shape of
199 the food. Wouldn't need a carasouel, and wouldn't need a timer, 199 the food. Wouldn't need a carousel, and wouldn't need a timer,
200 just a desired temperature. Could also detect ice, and automotically 200 just a desired temperature. Could also detect ice, and automatically
201 defrost the parts which are frozen. Might be able to work much 201 defrost the parts which are frozen. Might be able to work much
202 faster since it can aviod overheating; might have problems with 202 faster since it can avoid overheating; might have problems with
203 heating the insides of thick things, might need a weight sensor too. 203 heating the insides of thick things, might need a weight sensor too.
204 204
205 + Would be much cleaner than other microwaves, since food would 205 + Would be much cleaner than other microwaves, since food would
206 "sputter" and splash liquid much less. 206 "sputter" and splash liquid much less.
207 207
208 + Throw in some SIFT+R processing to match previously cooked foods 208 + Throw in some SIFT+R processing to match previously cooked foods
209 and learn the exact heating profiles for things that have been 209 and learn the exact heating profiles for things that have been
210 cooked before -- it can get faster the more its used. 210 cooked before -- it can get faster the more its used.
211 211
212 - compresion :: brain-aware image compression algorithm 212 - compression :: brain-aware image compression algorithm
213 213
214 - Credit card proxy :: would be a company which works like paypal 214 - Credit card proxy :: would be a company which works like paypal
215 except for real world transactions 215 except for real world transactions
216 216
217 - Flesh pillow :: a pillow like the arm or torso of a human, complete 217 - Flesh pillow :: a pillow like the arm or torso of a human, complete
218 with simulated temperature, bones, and heartbeat. 218 with simulated temperature, bones, and heartbeat.
219 219
220 - super screw :: a screw which has only one or two threads and intead 220 - super screw :: a screw which has only one or two threads and instead
221 uses compresion to fit into a hole (the whole shank 221 uses compression to fit into a hole (the whole shank
222 of the screw is split into multiple pieces to 222 of the screw is split into multiple pieces to
223 accomplish this; the tip is a point, then the middle 223 accomplish this; the tip is a point, then the middle
224 bulges out and gets compressed when screwed in. 224 bulges out and gets compressed when screwed in.
225 225
226 - light filter :: (like light tweezers) to mechanically seperate 226 - light filter :: (like light tweezers) to mechanically separate
227 fluids with different index of refraction 227 fluids with different index of refraction
228 228
229 - chalk eraser project :: maybe make a directional eraser, for easy 229 - chalk eraser project :: maybe make a directional eraser, for easy
230 release of chalk dust, like fur, and how it likes to rest in a 230 release of chalk dust, like fur, and how it likes to rest in a
231 certain direction. 231 certain direction.
235 235
236 - UROP :: magnet gear/metal teeth tape device to distill urine through 236 - UROP :: magnet gear/metal teeth tape device to distill urine through
237 evaporation and easily dispose of urea crystals for use in 237 evaporation and easily dispose of urea crystals for use in
238 desert -- produce drinkable water. 238 desert -- produce drinkable water.
239 239
240 - UROP :: Make the LED in line with the flow for the microinjector, so 240 - UROP :: Make the LED in line with the flow for the micro injector, so
241 that it may transmit maximum flow. Motor that changes 241 that it may transmit maximum flow. Motor that changes
242 distance of internal magnet from windings depending on 242 distance of internal magnet from windings depending on
243 desired speed so as to obtain maximum power efficiency. 243 desired speed so as to obtain maximum power efficiency.
244 244
245 - lottery scraper :: web scraper which monitors various lottries, 245 - lottery scraper :: web scraper which monitors various lotteries,
246 looking for "special" gimmick changes in the rules (like 4x 246 looking for "special" gimmick changes in the rules (like 4x
247 winnings on Wednesdays) and computes expected value... 247 winnings on Wednesdays) and computes expected value...
248 248
249 - Memristiors novel design :: make an evolutionary algorithm to make 249 - Memristiors novel design :: make an evolutionary algorithm to make
250 old stuff using all four basic circuit elements. 250 old stuff using all four basic circuit elements.
256 manufacturing/3D printing -- how small can an induction melter be 256 manufacturing/3D printing -- how small can an induction melter be
257 made, for example. 257 made, for example.
258 258
259 - power strip/timer programmable combination :: meh 259 - power strip/timer programmable combination :: meh
260 260
261 - algorthms :: which learn what their inputs are and in what order, 261 - algorithms :: which learn what their inputs are and in what order,
262 and can adapt to changing circumstances -- they 262 and can adapt to changing circumstances -- they
263 remember previous arguments and adapt so as to respond 263 remember previous arguments and adapt so as to respond
264 to different connections. 264 to different connections.
265 265
266 - true pure tones :: hear a true pure tone by direct stimultion of the 266 - true pure tones :: hear a true pure tone by direct stimulation of the
267 nerves of the ear 267 nerves of the ear
268 268
269 - mechanical analogue to the electrical op-amp :: would be an object 269 - mechanical analogue to the electrical op-amp :: would be an object
270 with two levers -- you pull on one lever and the other moves the 270 with two levers -- you pull on one lever and the other moves the
271 same way, no matter what's in the way or what it is driving. This 271 same way, no matter what's in the way or what it is driving. This
272 anlogy could be useful to teach op amps to people. 272 analogy could be useful to teach op amps to people.
273 273
274 - paper folding device :: make it convienent to fold lots of papers in 274 - paper folding device :: make it convenient to fold lots of papers in
275 various ways. 275 various ways.
276 276
277 - concrete epoxy :: epoxy with sand/ some other solid material. 277 - concrete epoxy :: epoxy with sand/ some other solid material.
278 278
279 - light capacator :: suspend some ball of material with a high index 279 - light capacitor :: suspend some ball of material with a high index
280 of refraction and shine light into it so it gets stuck -- would 280 of refraction and shine light into it so it gets stuck -- would
281 the light stay trapped forever? Could you build up unlimited 281 the light stay trapped forever? Could you build up unlimited
282 quantities of light inside the sphere (which could then be 282 quantities of light inside the sphere (which could then be
283 released slowly by frustrated internal reflection? 283 released slowly by frustrated internal reflection?
284 284
286 shorten them ``scientifically" is to record blink rate during the 286 shorten them ``scientifically" is to record blink rate during the
287 move and then remove / shorten the frames of the parts in which 287 move and then remove / shorten the frames of the parts in which
288 there are a lot of blinking (average this over multiple people) 288 there are a lot of blinking (average this over multiple people)
289 better yet, put it online and do it across thousands of people. I 289 better yet, put it online and do it across thousands of people. I
290 got this from youtube in which there is an episode of kill bill 290 got this from youtube in which there is an episode of kill bill
291 whih is composed entirely of the parts in whihc opeople had their 291 which is composed entirely of the parts in which people had their
292 eyes closed. slogan: want to make a movie people can't take their 292 eyes closed. slogan: want to make a movie people can't take their
293 eyes off of? Just take those parts out! 293 eyes off of? Just take those parts out!
294 294
295 - optimize an article :: capture reading of a scientific atricle via 295 - optimize an article :: capture reading of a scientific article via
296 screen capture while people read it, then use it to make the 296 screen capture while people read it, then use it to make the
297 article better. like the movie-pruning idea. 297 article better. like the movie-pruning idea.
298 298
299 - super reading program :: teaches people the ideal mental mask to 299 - super reading program :: teaches people the ideal mental mask to
300 apply during reading so as to read very fast. 300 apply during reading so as to read very fast.
301 301
302 - explosive thermite epoxy putty :: one part would contain the rust, 302 - explosive thermite epoxy putty :: one part would contain the rust,
303 one part the alumimum. 303 one part the aluminum.
304 304
305 - reading comprehension :: use the above screen capture routine to 305 - reading comprehension :: use the above screen capture routine to
306 make a quiz program that constructs questions about the content 306 make a quiz program that constructs questions about the content
307 you seemed to gloss over while reading. could be easy if the pdf 307 you seemed to gloss over while reading. could be easy if the pdf
308 came with embedded questions. Dylan: automatically generate 308 came with embedded questions. Dylan: automatically generate
337 337
338 - razor blade de-sharpener :: for guilt free disposal 338 - razor blade de-sharpener :: for guilt free disposal
339 339
340 - bricks :: filled with luminescent plant material 340 - bricks :: filled with luminescent plant material
341 341
342 - bio metalic structure :: metal grids with seeds inside, which grow 342 - bio metallic structure :: metal grids with seeds inside, which grow
343 together and form a durable biological matrix. The metal 343 together and form a durable biological matrix. The metal
344 substrate delivers water. (maybe use plastic instead of metal?) 344 substrate delivers water. (maybe use plastic instead of metal?)
345 Dylan: enrich plants with inorganic compounds; electrical 345 Dylan: enrich plants with inorganic compounds; electrical
346 interfaces in cellular plant matter => remote-controlled 346 interfaces in cellular plant matter => remote-controlled
347 photosynthetic/bioluminescent structures. 347 photosynthetic/bioluminescent structures.
350 organic systems and an enhanced nervous system. 350 organic systems and an enhanced nervous system.
351 351
352 - cross-modal memory hashing :: a way to retrieve memories more 352 - cross-modal memory hashing :: a way to retrieve memories more
353 robustly. 353 robustly.
354 354
355 - flossing thimble-gaurds :: (these actually exist) 355 - flossing thimble-guards :: (these actually exist)
356 356
357 - rules + lattice learning :: integrate lattice learning with rules by 357 - rules + lattice learning :: integrate lattice learning with rules by
358 generating hypothetical examples 358 generating hypothetical examples
359 359
360 - wooden refridgerator :: to give food a better taste Dylan: like 360 - wooden refrigerator :: to give food a better taste Dylan: like
361 barrels for wine, or planks for salmon. Maybe just have "flavor 361 barrels for wine, or planks for salmon. Maybe just have "flavor
362 planks" for your pre-existing fridge. Need to mitigate effect of 362 planks" for your pre-existing fridge. Need to mitigate effect of
363 temperature on volatility? 363 temperature on volatility?
364 364
365 - radioactive transmutation molecule by molecule :: create precious 365 - radioactive transmutation molecule by molecule :: create precious
366 metals or something else economically advantageous. 366 metals or something else economically advantageous.
367 367
368 - crowd preservation :: innolculate food with tons of harmless 368 - crowd preservation :: inoculate food with tons of harmless
369 bacteria so that there's no room for bad bacteria as a method of 369 bacteria so that there's no room for bad bacteria as a method of
370 preservation 370 preservation
371 371
372 - old school preservation :: pasteur - style holding jar with siphon 372 - old school preservation :: Pasteur - style holding jar with siphon
373 as a way to store liquids ar room temperature indefinately w/o 373 as a way to store liquids at room temperature indefinitely w/o
374 refridgeration. 374 refrigeration.
375 375
376 - resturant policy :: Throw rude people out of resturant as a matter 376 - restaurant policy :: Throw rude people out of restaurant as a matter
377 of course -- make ambiance much better. 377 of course -- make ambiance much better.
378 378
379 - clean windows :: make something that mixes soap with firehydrant 379 - clean windows :: make something that mixes soap with fire hydrant
380 water (and reduces the pressure a bit) and use it 380 water (and reduces the pressure a bit) and use it
381 to clean windows of buildings. 381 to clean windows of buildings.
382 382
383 - ocarina :: make an ocarina out of pure silver 383 - ocarina :: make an ocarina out of pure silver
384 384
385 - fire pen :: pen which burns words on to the page, thus never needing 385 - fire pen :: pen which burns words on to the page, thus never needing
386 any ink. Is ther a way to make it runnable from the 386 any ink. Is there a way to make it runnable from the
387 human's energy? 387 human's energy?
388 388
389 - website to design your own soda :: and label, and have it mailed to 389 - website to design your own soda :: and label, and have it mailed to
390 you / sell it from your own online store. 390 you / sell it from your own online store.
391 391
401 wavefront encoded as a vector image. 401 wavefront encoded as a vector image.
402 402
403 - Mouse :: with a horizontal scroll wheel in addition to the vertical 403 - Mouse :: with a horizontal scroll wheel in addition to the vertical
404 scroll wheel 404 scroll wheel
405 405
406 - logic maintance system for big institutions :: to make sure the 406 - logic maintenance system for big institutions :: to make sure the
407 things they are thinking about doing are not retarded 407 things they are thinking about doing are not retarded
408 408
409 - http://www.regulations.gov/ 409 - http://www.regulations.gov/ :: cool site
410 410
411 - genetically engineered glowing fruit :: sell seeds? 411 - genetically engineered glowing fruit :: sell seeds?
412 412
413 - memory slide :: IF memories are encoded using particular sensory 413 - memory slide :: IF memories are encoded using particular sensory
414 impressions, what happens if the sensory organ 414 impressions, what happens if the sensory organ
415 itself changes? those memories would become 415 itself changes? those memories would become
416 unaccessable. maybe this is why we can't remember 416 inaccessible. maybe this is why we can't remember
417 much from our childhoods. also, could this happen 417 much from our childhoods. also, could this happen
418 throught life as well? Could S remember stuff from 418 throughout life as well? Could S remember stuff from
419 his childhood? 419 his childhood?
420 420
421 - make a completely indestructable phone :: no moving parts or display 421 - make a completely indestructible phone :: no moving parts or display
422 you should be able to slam it around all you want, and it will 422 you should be able to slam it around all you want, and it will
423 just work. brutally simple. aerogel around the battery, minimal 423 just work. brutally simple. aerogel around the battery, minimal
424 interface - never gets too hot, and can be dropped into water. no 424 interface - never gets too hot, and can be dropped into water. no
425 holes -- uses field effects for everything from the buttons to 425 holes -- uses field effects for everything from the buttons to
426 inductive charging and data transfer. 426 inductive charging and data transfer.
454 knowledge. /One./ 454 knowledge. /One./
455 455
456 456
457 ** From Jacob's idea list 457 ** From Jacob's idea list
458 458
459 - Roommate-cancelling headphones: uses roommate's laptop mic to seed 459 - Roommate-canceling headphones: uses roommate's laptop mic to seed
460 noise cancellation alg in your headphones (would this 460 noise cancellation alg in your headphones (would this
461 work?). -Update on sound canceling headphones that take feed from 461 work?). -Update on sound canceling headphones that take feed from
462 tv: how about ones that cancel people talking on the phone by 462 tv: how about ones that cancel people talking on the phone by
463 receiving the phone signals and playing inverse sound 463 receiving the phone signals and playing inverse sound
464 waves. #signalprocessing ~jcole@mit.edu 464 waves. #signalprocessing ~jcole@mit.edu