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Monday, July 01, 2013

Solve for X

In looking at some of the URLs from an earlier post it slowly sunk in that some of these ideas were told at the Google Solve for X  conventions and that you might find some of the other ideas of interest if you have not already looked at them.

- LRK -
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Solve for X is a think tank project launched by Google[1] to incite collaboration to solve global issues, "X" representing a remedy.[2] The project kicked off on February 1, 2012 at a three-day convention at CordeValle Resort in San Martin, California. Solve for X talks were presented to 50 people, hosted by Google executives Eric SchmidtAstro Teller, and Megan Smith.[3] The conventions are expected to occur "a few times a year".[4] The website inaugurated on February 6, 2012.[5]
Solve for X has been likened to TED talks[1][6] since both projects host seminars by innovators, which can be viewed by others "vicariously" through the projects' respective websites. European director Bruno Giussani stated regarding Google's endeavor: "The world needs more ideas, not fewer and more commitment to sharing them freely and openly so that collectively we can test-run them and turn them into reality ... Google being at the origin of this, obviously technology and engineering will play a big role in Solve For X".[4]
Solve for X was initially believed to be linked to the Google X Lab working on new technology such as web-connected appliances, driverless cars, and space elevators,[1][6] but eWeekreported that Google X is wed to more realistic undertakings, not the "moonshot" solutions Solve for X was created to pursue.[7]
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Some links for you to try.  You will see that it is possible for you to submit ideas as well.
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Solve For X is a place to hear about and discuss radical technology ideas for solving global problems. Radical in the sense that the solutions could help millions or billions of people. Radical in the sense that the audacity of the proposals makes them sound like science fiction. And radical in the sense that there is some real technology breakthrough on the horizon indicating that these ideas could really be brought to life

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What is Moonshots?

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Moonshots live in the gray area between audacious projects and pure science fiction; instead of mere 10% gains, they aim for 10x improvements. The combination of a huge problem, a radical solution, and the breakthrough technology that might just make that solution possible is the essence of a Moonshot.
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Become part of the Equation.
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What is your ?
What is your ? What are you passionate about solving for in your lifetime? What do you think needs to be improved about the world? Create a profile and declare your .

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Solve For X: Charles Chase On Energy For Everyone

Thorium: An Energy Solution - THORIUM REMIX 2011

Breaking The Wall To Control Fusion Power
Thanks for looking up with me.
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The Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy
John Sloug

slough summary chart

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Development of Aneutronic Fusion Power for Spacecraft Applications

1. This document is a justification for other than full and open competition prepared by 
the NASA, Johnson Space Center.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved: 
This justification provides the rationale for contracting by other than full and open competition 
for the development of aneutronic fusion power for spacecraft applications.

3. Description of the supplies or services required (including the estimated value):
The services being procured are for a continuation of analytical and consulting tasks that
support the development of aneutronic fusion power for spacecraft applications currently being 
conducted at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) 
personnel have provided consulting and research services for the past year and a half for this 
research project. Through their previous consulting services, EPRI personnel developed a large 
portion of the knowledge NASA now possesses in the aneutronic fusion field.

The estimated value for this acquisition is approximately $450,000.

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WHAT THE MIND CAN CONCEIVE, AND BELIEVE, IT WILL ACHIEVE - LRK -

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