How Can Google's $10 Million Grant Turn Your Idea into Reality?

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The discussion revolves around Google's $10 million grant initiative aimed at turning innovative ideas into reality. Participants express their thoughts on the potential impact of such funding, the nature of ideas that could be proposed, and personal reflections on invention and investment strategies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the opportunity presented by Google's grant, suggesting that many intelligent individuals in the forum could contribute valuable ideas.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for invention, indicating a personal connection to the concept of innovation.
  • A participant proposes that a strategic approach to the grant could involve investing the funds to generate greater returns before implementing an idea.
  • One comment emphasizes the importance of education, particularly in addressing social issues such as reducing hate among those who are less informed.
  • A repeated sentiment suggests that while investment could be a pathway to greater funding, there is a moral consideration against greed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of ideas and strategies regarding the grant, with no clear consensus on the best approach or the nature of the ideas that should be pursued. Multiple viewpoints on investment versus direct implementation of ideas are present.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect personal philosophies and ethical considerations regarding wealth and its use, which may influence the types of ideas participants are inclined to propose.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in innovation, social entrepreneurship, and funding opportunities for impactful projects may find this discussion relevant.

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Got an idea to help the world?
Here's $10 million

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/biztech/09/24/google.project/index.html

(CNN) -- Got an idea that could change the world, or at least help a lot of people? Google wants to hear from you -- and they'll pay as much as $10 million to make your idea a reality.

http://www.project10tothe100.com/index.html


There are a lot of smart people at PF.


Go for it! :smile:
 
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I've always been an inventor...this is sweet
 
That's cool. The best way would be to invest the money and make 100 mil out of it. Then you can implement your idea.
 
Nothing is better than educating the unfortunates!

One particular case: Reducing the hate among the ignorants.
 
what said:
That's cool. The best way would be to invest the money and make 100 mil out of it. Then you can implement your idea.

Greed is bad :smile:
 

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