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author | Robert McIntyre <rlm@mit.edu> |
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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 |
6 #+SETUPFILE: ../../aurellem/org/setup.org | 6 #+SETUPFILE: ../../aurellem/org/setup.org |
7 #+INCLUDE: ../../aurellem/org/level-0.org | 7 #+INCLUDE: ../../aurellem/org/level-0.org |
8 #+babel: :mkdirp yes :noweb yes :exports both | 8 #+babel: :mkdirp yes :noweb yes :exports both |
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 |