Ministry of good ideas
25.04.202513:01
In case you want to use this moment to delete your account..
The gdpr is designed to be used by citizens, not just lawyers:
https://www.datarequests.org/blog/sample-letter-gdpr-erasure-request/
You can probably just provide them with your account name, your email and maybe your name and theyll likely comply
The gdpr is designed to be used by citizens, not just lawyers:
https://www.datarequests.org/blog/sample-letter-gdpr-erasure-request/
You can probably just provide them with your account name, your email and maybe your name and theyll likely comply
22.04.202510:03
Good Idea: Solving the Urinal
https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/4/pgaf087/8098745?login=false
Urinals are a staple of public spaces yet their designs have remained essentially stagnant for over a century. The use of urinals often results in significant splatter (splashback) as urine splashes upon impact with the urinal generating droplets which travel back onto the floor and user, which generates unhygienic environments, high cleaning costs, and adds unpleasant workload for custodial staff. Impinging stream angle is one of many factors that affect splashback. We theoretically predict and
experimentally validate that when the impinging angle is below an invariant critical value of the flow rate of splashback under human urination conditions can be significantly suppressed.
https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/4/pgaf087/8098745?login=false
Urinals are a staple of public spaces yet their designs have remained essentially stagnant for over a century. The use of urinals often results in significant splatter (splashback) as urine splashes upon impact with the urinal generating droplets which travel back onto the floor and user, which generates unhygienic environments, high cleaning costs, and adds unpleasant workload for custodial staff. Impinging stream angle is one of many factors that affect splashback. We theoretically predict and
experimentally validate that when the impinging angle is below an invariant critical value of the flow rate of splashback under human urination conditions can be significantly suppressed.
18.04.202510:04
Good idea: cost transparency
https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/15-017_f67df7f5-8336-47fc-a0c1-098838aa550d.pdf
Firms do not typically disclose information on their costs to produce a good to consumers. However, we provide evidence of when and why doing so can increase consumers’ purchase interest. Specifically, building on the psychology of disclosure and trust, we posit that cost transparency, insofar as it represents an act of sensitive disclosure, fosters trust. In turn, this heightened trust enhances consumers’ willingness to purchase from that firm.
https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/15-017_f67df7f5-8336-47fc-a0c1-098838aa550d.pdf
Firms do not typically disclose information on their costs to produce a good to consumers. However, we provide evidence of when and why doing so can increase consumers’ purchase interest. Specifically, building on the psychology of disclosure and trust, we posit that cost transparency, insofar as it represents an act of sensitive disclosure, fosters trust. In turn, this heightened trust enhances consumers’ willingness to purchase from that firm.
31.03.202511:01
Good Idea: Build an analog robot (with your kids)
Instructions here:https://www.instructables.com/CARDBOARD-Robotic-Hydraulic-Arm/
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114256633358259327
#crafting #robotics #mint
Instructions here:https://www.instructables.com/CARDBOARD-Robotic-Hydraulic-Arm/
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114256633358259327
#crafting #robotics #mint
25.03.202511:04
Good Idea: Know how to respond to cardiac arrest
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/the-dose-cardiac-arrest-1.7136483
Every year, there are approximately 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Canada, with only 10% of those affected surviving. Quick action is critical, and even without formal CPR training, people can make a difference by doing chest compressions or using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
1. Recognizing cardiac arrest: The person will collapse, be unresponsive, and either not breathe or gasp.
2. Call the Emergency!
3. Start CPR immediately with chest compressions at 100-120 beats per minute.
4. Use an AED if available; it will guide you with audio instructions.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114222761650797484
#firstaid #AED #cardiac #arrest
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/the-dose-cardiac-arrest-1.7136483
Every year, there are approximately 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Canada, with only 10% of those affected surviving. Quick action is critical, and even without formal CPR training, people can make a difference by doing chest compressions or using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
1. Recognizing cardiac arrest: The person will collapse, be unresponsive, and either not breathe or gasp.
2. Call the Emergency!
3. Start CPR immediately with chest compressions at 100-120 beats per minute.
4. Use an AED if available; it will guide you with audio instructions.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114222761650797484
#firstaid #AED #cardiac #arrest
16.03.202511:04
Good Idea: Direct Action at the Workplace
https://iww.org.uk/resource/organise_direct_action/
Direct action in the workplace is about workers finding creative ways to disrupt an employer's profits while still holding their jobs. Instead of relying on long strikes, workers can use use their collective power to push for better conditions. While some of these actions may be considered unlawful, they have often been effective in bringing about real change for workers.
Slowdown: Working at a reduced pace to cut productivity.
Work to Rule: Following every workplace rule to the letter, causing inefficiencies.
Good Work Strike: Offering better services to customers without charging them, affecting the employer's profits.
Sitdown Strike: Stopping work but staying on-site to prevent replacement workers from taking over.
Whistle Blowing: Exposing unethical practices to the public to gain support.
Sick-In: Calling in sick en masse to disrupt operations without formally striking.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114171854846791473
#direct #action #union #strike
https://iww.org.uk/resource/organise_direct_action/
Direct action in the workplace is about workers finding creative ways to disrupt an employer's profits while still holding their jobs. Instead of relying on long strikes, workers can use use their collective power to push for better conditions. While some of these actions may be considered unlawful, they have often been effective in bringing about real change for workers.
Slowdown: Working at a reduced pace to cut productivity.
Work to Rule: Following every workplace rule to the letter, causing inefficiencies.
Good Work Strike: Offering better services to customers without charging them, affecting the employer's profits.
Sitdown Strike: Stopping work but staying on-site to prevent replacement workers from taking over.
Whistle Blowing: Exposing unethical practices to the public to gain support.
Sick-In: Calling in sick en masse to disrupt operations without formally striking.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114171854846791473
#direct #action #union #strike
25.04.202510:39
Good Idea: Object to Meta using your data for their AI
(this currently affects Facebook and Instagram)
Starting May 27th, 2025, Meta will start using public posts, comments and other public data on Facebook and Instagram for AI training.
This applies to all accounts of users age 18 or older.
Instagram and Facebook users may object to that, and should do so before May 27.
How to object to Meta AI
- Open the object support pages either on Instagram or on Facebook.
- If you are asked to log in, do so.
- Fill out the form on the "Object to Your Information Being Used for AI at Meta" page that opens.
- You only need to make sure that the email address is correct. You can fill out "Please tell us how this processing impacts you", but this is optional and not required.
- Activate the submit button.
Note: You only need to object once, provided that you use the same email address for the Instagram and Facebook account. Otherwise, you need to submit an objection for each account individually.
(this currently affects Facebook and Instagram)
Starting May 27th, 2025, Meta will start using public posts, comments and other public data on Facebook and Instagram for AI training.
This applies to all accounts of users age 18 or older.
Instagram and Facebook users may object to that, and should do so before May 27.
How to object to Meta AI
- Open the object support pages either on Instagram or on Facebook.
- If you are asked to log in, do so.
- Fill out the form on the "Object to Your Information Being Used for AI at Meta" page that opens.
- You only need to make sure that the email address is correct. You can fill out "Please tell us how this processing impacts you", but this is optional and not required.
- Activate the submit button.
Note: You only need to object once, provided that you use the same email address for the Instagram and Facebook account. Otherwise, you need to submit an objection for each account individually.
21.04.202513:21
Good Idea: Impeach Trump
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
Hello, my name is _ and I am a constituent from _.
My address is __.
I am reaching out today to urge Representative __ to call for the impeachment of President Trump due to his refusal to comply with the Supreme Court’s April 10th decision regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported and has been charged with no crime. As Justice Sotomayor stated, this inaction implies the government’s ability to deport and incarcerate any person, including U.S. citizens, without legal consequence, so long as it does so before a court can intervene. This precedent is unconstitutional, highly illegal, and grounds for impeachment. Every individual, regardless of immigration status, must be guaranteed a right to due process.
Representative _, I urge you to stand on the right side of history today by calling for President Trump’s impeachment. This administration can not be allowed to continue unilaterally defying the checks and balances that are intrinsic to our government
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
Hello, my name is _ and I am a constituent from _.
My address is __.
I am reaching out today to urge Representative __ to call for the impeachment of President Trump due to his refusal to comply with the Supreme Court’s April 10th decision regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported and has been charged with no crime. As Justice Sotomayor stated, this inaction implies the government’s ability to deport and incarcerate any person, including U.S. citizens, without legal consequence, so long as it does so before a court can intervene. This precedent is unconstitutional, highly illegal, and grounds for impeachment. Every individual, regardless of immigration status, must be guaranteed a right to due process.
Representative _, I urge you to stand on the right side of history today by calling for President Trump’s impeachment. This administration can not be allowed to continue unilaterally defying the checks and balances that are intrinsic to our government
17.04.202510:06
Good idea: community owned solar farms
https://www.ecowatch.com/scotland-largest-community-solar-farm.html
A major new community solar project is coming to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The 6 megawatt Glenkiln solar farm will be Scotland’s largest entirely community-owned solar farm.
The £5 million ($6.48 million) project proposal recently gained planning approval and will move forward in securing construction financing, Energy Global reported. According to Arran Community Renewables (ACR), the local Community Benefit Society behind the project, Glenkiln solar farm will generate enough energy to power around 1,250 households per year by the time it is in operation in 2027.
https://www.ecowatch.com/scotland-largest-community-solar-farm.html
A major new community solar project is coming to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The 6 megawatt Glenkiln solar farm will be Scotland’s largest entirely community-owned solar farm.
The £5 million ($6.48 million) project proposal recently gained planning approval and will move forward in securing construction financing, Energy Global reported. According to Arran Community Renewables (ACR), the local Community Benefit Society behind the project, Glenkiln solar farm will generate enough energy to power around 1,250 households per year by the time it is in operation in 2027.
28.03.202511:04
Good idea: protect your privacy at the US border
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/26/phone-search-privacy-us-border-immigration
If you’re a visa or green card holder with plans to travel to the US, reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on their devices might be prompting you to second-guess your travel plans. You might be asking whether Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search your phone, whether you can opt out and what you should do to minimize your risks.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114239738360513837
#privacy #usa #opsec
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/26/phone-search-privacy-us-border-immigration
If you’re a visa or green card holder with plans to travel to the US, reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on their devices might be prompting you to second-guess your travel plans. You might be asking whether Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search your phone, whether you can opt out and what you should do to minimize your risks.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114239738360513837
#privacy #usa #opsec
23.03.202514:03
Good Idea: Learn how to swim
https://danswim.com/complete-guide-for-adult-beginner-swimmer
1. Set a clear goal: Define why you want to learn to swim, whether for fitness, fun, or overcoming a fear.
2. Assess your comfort level in water: Start in a shallow, safe environment and get used to how water feels on your body.
3. Master breathing: Practice exhaling underwater while staying calm and controlled.
4. Learn buoyancy: Master front and back floating to build your confidence and body control.
5. Practice flutter kicking: This foundational skill helps you with basic strokes like freestyle and backstroke.
6. Use swimming gear: Consider using equipment like kickboards, snorkels, and fins to make learning easier and more engaging.
7. Stay consistent: Regular practice (2-3 times a week) will improve your skills.
8. Challenge yourself: Increase distance, try new strokes, and incorporate speed drills.
9. Join a swim community: Engage with others to stay motivated and supported.
10. Track your progress: Keep a log of your swims to monitor improvement and adjust training.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114213201148099272
#swimming #adult #education #parenting
https://danswim.com/complete-guide-for-adult-beginner-swimmer
1. Set a clear goal: Define why you want to learn to swim, whether for fitness, fun, or overcoming a fear.
2. Assess your comfort level in water: Start in a shallow, safe environment and get used to how water feels on your body.
3. Master breathing: Practice exhaling underwater while staying calm and controlled.
4. Learn buoyancy: Master front and back floating to build your confidence and body control.
5. Practice flutter kicking: This foundational skill helps you with basic strokes like freestyle and backstroke.
6. Use swimming gear: Consider using equipment like kickboards, snorkels, and fins to make learning easier and more engaging.
7. Stay consistent: Regular practice (2-3 times a week) will improve your skills.
8. Challenge yourself: Increase distance, try new strokes, and incorporate speed drills.
9. Join a swim community: Engage with others to stay motivated and supported.
10. Track your progress: Keep a log of your swims to monitor improvement and adjust training.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114213201148099272
#swimming #adult #education #parenting
10.03.202508:48
⚠️⚠️ it seems like our bot got hacked...
Or the original developer got greedy.
We are really sorry if the Good Idea bot sent you some stuff about crypto. It was not us. And should not happen!
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Or the original developer got greedy.
We are really sorry if the Good Idea bot sent you some stuff about crypto. It was not us. And should not happen!
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23.04.202510:02
Good Idea: Anti-Rivalry
20.04.202510:20
Good Idea: Agent Based Modeling of Economic Systems
[No-Link this time, Its a MOGI Original]
As an experiment we contact some researchers in the field of Agent-Based modeling, Economic Simulation and alternative Economic Systems to come up with a benchmarking tool, that different systems can be tried out and compared. Similar to the IPCC-Models that serve to compare different reduction strategies. The ideal would be that MOGI is mentioned as one of the contributing Authors.
Many people see that something is off without current economic system, but the alternatives have never been tried, and thus lack trust and credibility from mainstream politicians.
If you are a researcher interested in this, or know researchers that should be contacted, drop them in the comments.
Relevant: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43546-021-00103-3
[No-Link this time, Its a MOGI Original]
As an experiment we contact some researchers in the field of Agent-Based modeling, Economic Simulation and alternative Economic Systems to come up with a benchmarking tool, that different systems can be tried out and compared. Similar to the IPCC-Models that serve to compare different reduction strategies. The ideal would be that MOGI is mentioned as one of the contributing Authors.
Many people see that something is off without current economic system, but the alternatives have never been tried, and thus lack trust and credibility from mainstream politicians.
If you are a researcher interested in this, or know researchers that should be contacted, drop them in the comments.
Relevant: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43546-021-00103-3
14.04.202510:05
Good Idea: Workplace Boundaries
https://makeheadway.com/blog/how-to-set-boundaries-at-work/
Set workplace boundaries to protect your time, tasks, communication, emotions, and space.
Stick to a schedule, prioritize tasks, be clear and assertive and care for your well-being!
#work #boundaries #burnout #union
https://makeheadway.com/blog/how-to-set-boundaries-at-work/
Set workplace boundaries to protect your time, tasks, communication, emotions, and space.
Stick to a schedule, prioritize tasks, be clear and assertive and care for your well-being!
#work #boundaries #burnout #union
27.03.202511:04
Good Idea: Organize Parliament Votes in Git
https://abstimmung.eu/git/2024
This website logs the votes of the german parliament like a git commit graph, with easy access for everyone.
If you want to recreate it for your country here is the code:
https://github.com/abstimmung-eu/abstimmung.eu
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114234112488656231
#democracy #opensource #citizen #participation
https://abstimmung.eu/git/2024
This website logs the votes of the german parliament like a git commit graph, with easy access for everyone.
If you want to recreate it for your country here is the code:
https://github.com/abstimmung-eu/abstimmung.eu
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114234112488656231
#democracy #opensource #citizen #participation
23.03.202511:02
Good Idea: learn how to bike
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-learn-to-ride-a-bike-as-an-adult.html
Start with proper gear: Choose a bike that fits, wear a well-fitted helmet, and lower the seat for easier balance.
Practice getting on and off: Repeatedly get on and off the bike to build comfort.
Learn braking and balance: Practice using brakes off-bike and then coast without pedals to master balance.
Pedal and steer: Once you’ve mastered balance, practice pedaling and turning, starting slow and building confidence.
🙏 to one of our ministers for submitting
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114211501299748523
#adult #biking #education #parenting
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-learn-to-ride-a-bike-as-an-adult.html
Start with proper gear: Choose a bike that fits, wear a well-fitted helmet, and lower the seat for easier balance.
Practice getting on and off: Repeatedly get on and off the bike to build comfort.
Learn braking and balance: Practice using brakes off-bike and then coast without pedals to master balance.
Pedal and steer: Once you’ve mastered balance, practice pedaling and turning, starting slow and building confidence.
🙏 to one of our ministers for submitting
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114211501299748523
#adult #biking #education #parenting
08.03.202511:03
Good Idea: Learn Bushcraft
https://www.bushcraftbasecamp.com/bushcraft/bushcrafting-101/get-started-with-bushcraft/
It’s fun and rewarding to know how to live off the land!
Outdoor survival skills help you connect with nature, boost confidence, and prepare you for emergencies or outdoor adventures.
#survival #outdoors #bushcraft
https://www.bushcraftbasecamp.com/bushcraft/bushcrafting-101/get-started-with-bushcraft/
It’s fun and rewarding to know how to live off the land!
Outdoor survival skills help you connect with nature, boost confidence, and prepare you for emergencies or outdoor adventures.
#survival #outdoors #bushcraft
23.04.202510:02
19.04.202510:03
Good Idea: Do not fall for dark Mirrors in Debates
https://www.fortressofdoors.com/dark-mirror-ideologies/
https://www.fortressofdoors.com/dark-mirror-ideologies/
"I find Dark Mirror ideologies fascinating because they seem vanishingly rare in real life, yet they're constantly invoked in online
political debates. The general form of a Dark Mirror accusation looks like this:
“You don't really believe what you say, you just want bad things.”
Let's take some random topic like, say, Minimum wage:
Pro-Increase (accusing opponents):“You know people can’t live on $7.25 — you just want to exploit workers and keep them desperate.”
Anti-Increase (accusing supporters):“You
know it’ll kill small businesses and jobs — you just want to score political points and look generous with other people’s money.”
In this contrived example the Pro-Increase and Anti-Increase camps are not
Dark Mirrors of each other (they believe different things about what Minimum wage policy will do), yet they believe their opponents secretly agree with them and are just choosing to be evil for some malicious reason."
26.03.202511:04
Good Idea: New eco friendly ways
Sand replacement from 🌊+ CO² + ⚡️
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/carbon-negative-building-material-made-from-seawater-and-co2-397532
Soap from 🪵+🌽
https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/march/researchers-create-eco-friendly-detergent-from-wood-fiber-and-corn-protein.html
Protein + H2 from sewage... yummy
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-just-found-a-way-to-turn-sewage-into-protein-and-green-hydrogen/
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114228551497963814
#co2 #sustainability
Sand replacement from 🌊+ CO² + ⚡️
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/carbon-negative-building-material-made-from-seawater-and-co2-397532
Soap from 🪵+🌽
https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/march/researchers-create-eco-friendly-detergent-from-wood-fiber-and-corn-protein.html
Protein + H2 from sewage... yummy
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-just-found-a-way-to-turn-sewage-into-protein-and-green-hydrogen/
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114228551497963814
#co2 #sustainability
19.03.202512:03
Good Idea: Floss your teeth
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071542
Regularly flossing your teeth may help lower the risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s 2025 International Stroke Conference. The study found that flossing at least once a week was linked to a lower risk of strokes from heart-driven blood clots and a reduction in AFib. This protective effect is thought to be related to reducing oral infections and inflammation.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114188998880901872
#teeth #floss #health
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071542
Regularly flossing your teeth may help lower the risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s 2025 International Stroke Conference. The study found that flossing at least once a week was linked to a lower risk of strokes from heart-driven blood clots and a reduction in AFib. This protective effect is thought to be related to reducing oral infections and inflammation.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114188998880901872
#teeth #floss #health
06.03.202511:03
Good Idea: Corporation Alignment
https://punyamishra.com/2025/01/05/corporations-as-paperclip-maximizers-ai-data-and-the-future-of-learning/
Just like we worry about AI systems being programmed with goals that might lead to unintended harm, we should also think about how corporations are “programmed” to prioritize profit above everything else. When a business is only focused on making money, it can end up causing damage—whether that's exploiting workers, harming the environment, or ignoring the needs of society. So, just like we want AI to be aligned with human values, we need to make sure corporations are too, because when they aren’t, the consequences can be just as concerning.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114115222301610209
#alignment #algorithms #society
🙏 to @RobotComrades
https://punyamishra.com/2025/01/05/corporations-as-paperclip-maximizers-ai-data-and-the-future-of-learning/
Just like we worry about AI systems being programmed with goals that might lead to unintended harm, we should also think about how corporations are “programmed” to prioritize profit above everything else. When a business is only focused on making money, it can end up causing damage—whether that's exploiting workers, harming the environment, or ignoring the needs of society. So, just like we want AI to be aligned with human values, we need to make sure corporations are too, because when they aren’t, the consequences can be just as concerning.
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/114115222301610209
#alignment #algorithms #society
🙏 to @RobotComrades
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