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Idea #27: Herbal Recognition app

Published on 2011-03-11 15:07:47

I’ve been reading the Moneyless Man‘s book recently. Author Mark Boyle was just a normal Irishman going to work in a suit until he realised that money is the root of all the world’s problems. So he did what any sane person would do:

Idea #26: Epic timelapse of future history

Published on 2011-02-15 10:56:29

I recently posted on Amazing Stuff an exhibition of photographs depicting how places around the world have changed over time. Putting this together I discovered that it’s surprisingly difficult to find photos of the same location, taken decades

Idea #25: Amazing Stuff website

Published on 2011-01-23 15:28:28

To celebrate a quarter of a century’s worth of ideas (had I blogged at a rate of one idea a year (I’m trying)), here is an extra special idea – one I’m actually doing! We are all aware that Ideas Exist is a blog of amazing ide

Idea #24: Anarcho-capitalist spider silk production

Published on 2010-12-16 15:12:55

Every spider is like a miniature gold mine, but far from exploiting them for all they're worth as is the norm for our species, most people seem barely interested in the creatures, preferring to spend time going to work and watching TV. Not I. I have

Idea #23: Make Me This

Published on 2010-09-08 11:42:52

If Karl Marx could have invented eBay, what would it be like? If you could invent a refrigerated sandwich box, how will you cope with knowing that you never did? This is the best idea I've ever had, with the possible exception of some others.

Idea #22: Make any amount of money you desire in less than 10 minutes

Published on 2010-07-29 03:28:15

Don't underestimate the power of simple reverse psychology to achieve miraculous results. You're the only person between you, your future self and the shadow of your former self.

Idea #21: Selling vuvuzelas

Published on 2010-06-15 00:47:27

At some points in your life, you know there is a bullish business opportunity just waiting to be taken by the horns. At other points, you feel disgusted with yourself for going against your inner moral code. When these two points coincide, you are on

Idea #20: Digital will

Published on 2010-03-27 23:43:30

Death comes to us all. Why not make a bit of money out of it, you scumbag? No, no, no... you're providing a service... it's a service...

Idea #19: Bio fashion

Published on 2010-02-17 09:45:43

The leaf. Fragile, yet resilient. Fascinating, yet boring. Ubiquitous, yet oft overlooked. As it relates to bio fashion, however, we can skirt the issue no longer - let the bridal march ring out on nature's photosynthesiser, and / or read this idea i

Idea #18: Blind music festival

Published on 2010-02-03 09:38:34

I'm not blind and neither are you, but wouldn't it be good to pretend we were and go to a music festival? That's a key feature of this idea, but you're missing some important details so have a read to fill yourself in...

Idea #17: The Walking Advert

Published on 2010-01-19 10:43:24

Since we were on the theme of advertising in Idea #2, I thought I’d continue 15 ideas later with another idea designed to harness businesses’ lust for exposure: make yourself into a walking advert. “Ha!” I can hear you saying,

Idea #16: The Best Person in the World

Published on 2009-12-30 12:45:33

The best singer, the best dancer, the fastest runner, the best at business - can't we just stop beating about the bush and find out who is the ultimate and best person in the world? I've got plenty ideas about who it's not (Simon Cowell), but unfortu