The inspiration for this thread for Ideas came from a paper-based Ideas Book which I set up in 1972. It didn\u2019t really get many entries and some of them were more reflection than specific ideas; and it\u2019s lain dormant for many years. So, I\u2019ve just scanned and destroyed the physical Ideas Book; however, for completeness, I\u2019ve recorded below some of the items from it (suitably summarised where necessary).<\/p>\n
Throwback 1 – 08Jan1972 \u2013 The idea of an ideas book<\/strong><\/p>\n I guess the first idea to go into this Ideas Book must be the idea of having an Ideas Book. Basically, I think that, although thought is of paramount importance, thought without action is a great waste, both of time and \u2013 yes \u2013 ideas! So, in future, if, sorry \u2013 when, I get some crazy idea \u2013 something completely original and far out (like establishing a World Tune Library with a cataloguing system based on every possible combination of notes over, say, a two minute period; when a new tune is sent in to the library it is played into an analogue\/digital computer, and this would then produce a \u2018catalogue number\u2019 \u2013 it would be most interesting to see just how many more tunes were available at any one time), then I will write it down and it will be on record to act upon, elaborate, or even just to read over and laugh! Something quite amusing about this Ideas Book is that maybe the only idea I ever put into it that ever gets acted on will be this first idea to have an Ideas Book….<\/p>\n Throwback 2 \u2013 11Jan1972 \u2013 A light design<\/strong><\/p>\n A light-come-ceiling decoration system could be constructed out of hollow cylinders made of stiff white paper of varying lengths \u2013 width 32cm with 2cm of that used for overlap and the varying height resulting in holes of about 10cm width at various different levels. A reflector could be made by covering a sheet of stiff card with bacon foil (to which the vertical cylinders could be secured) which could be fixed to the ceiling using aerofix)<\/p>\n Throwback 3 \u2013 20May1972 \u2013 The soundproofing stubber<\/strong><\/p>\n The vast quantities of cigarette stubs that are wasted could be used as sound proofing material by manufacturing attractive boxes which have a stubber through which the tip would be released into an inner, cheap and recyclable, container which could be removed and sent to a sound proofing company. Profits could be made from the sale of decorative external boxes and from the sale of sound proofing material made from used tips. Stubbing would be cleaner and more efficient; and there would be a reduction in cigarette tip pollution.<\/p>\n Throwback 4 \u2013 21May1972 \u2013 Investigating the warping point<\/strong><\/p>\n Our experience of the world tells us that there is a causal factor for everything. When I look at the stars I think about who or what put them there, because logic informs me that there must be an answer. As I think about this question I assimilate all the relevant information I have until there is maximum capacity thought but an inability to provide an answer. The result is a split second of total confusion. It would be interesting to see what electroencephalograph readings appear when this point \u2013 the warping point \u2013 is reached. I wonder if other people have the same experience, and, if so, would the measures vary depending on the level of comprehension that different \u00a0people have of the question? Would the measures change over time as people increase their comprehension of the question?<\/p>\n Throwback 5 \u2013 01Jan1984 \u2013 Simultaneous phoning and computing<\/strong><\/p>\n It would be useful to have a unit that would interface between a Type 96A jack plug and a home\u2019s telephones\/computers. The unit would enable, at the very least, the simultaneous use of the telephone and<\/u> the use of the computer over the networks.<\/p>\n Throwback 6 \u2013 01Jan1984 \u2013 Game designer CBT \u2013 and the potential for progs<\/strong><\/p>\n A computer-based training program could help children design the logic of a computer game i.e. the design specification prior to programming. A program like that could sell for \u00a31 a time. With the right kit at home and a link to the networks, you could design, build and test such a CBT program in the space of 24 hours at home and be selling it immediately over the networks. If it was a novel and good enough idea the mass network market would soon provide 25,000 purchasers; so you could have made \u00a325,000 within 48 hours of first having had the idea.<\/p>\n Throwback 7 \u2013 28Dec1996 \u2013 Crucial pursuits<\/strong><\/p>\n There are five crucial pursuits for members of the human race:<\/p>\n The inspiration for this thread for Ideas came from a paper-based Ideas Book which I set up in 1972. It didn\u2019t really get many entries and some of them were more reflection than specific ideas; and it\u2019s lain dormant for … Continue reading \n