How do you share an idea while being protected?

[dan020350]

If you are not a scientist and do not have a lab yet you want to share a great idea with the world but you would like to be protected how do you do so?

 

[adjacent]

If you are not a scientist and do not have a lab yet you want to share a great idea with the world but you would like to be protected how do you do so?

Why do you have to be protected to share ideas? All the humans have their right to express their own ideas no matter what. but yes,your idea should be consistent with other's beliefs in order to get little/no criticism.

 

[dan020350]

... It's this feeling of being an adult minded ( possessive feeling that's speaks )

 

[ZapperZ]

If you are not a scientist and do not have a lab yet you want to share a great idea with the world but you would like to be protected how do you do so?

This makes no sense. You want to share, but you want to be "protected"? Protected from what?

Scientists share their ideas and discoveries by publishing in peer-reviewed journals. That is how they "protect" (if you can call it that) such work because it has a time/date stamp when the paper is published. This is often how the credit for being the first to do such-and-such is usually established. This has been how it has been done for many years.

Otherwise, I have no clue what other forms of "protection" that you are seeking here.

BTW, many of my warning bells usually go off when someone who is "not a scientist", but yet, already thinks that he/she has a "great idea" that he/she wants to "share" with the world. Just for your information, "greatness" is usually conferred by others. One does not proclaim one's own greatness, at least not in science, unless one is awfully conceited.

Zz.

 

[Matrix0]

I understand the importance of protecting intellectual property while sharing ideas with the world. One way to achieve this is by obtaining a patent for your idea. A patent is a legal document that grants the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time. This can prevent others from using or profiting from your idea without your permission.

Another option is to share your idea through a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This is a legally binding contract between two parties that outlines the confidential information being shared and the terms of its use. This can help ensure that your idea remains protected while still allowing you to share it with others.

Additionally, you can consider publishing your idea in a scientific journal or presenting it at a conference. This can establish a public record of your idea and provide evidence of your ownership in case of any disputes.

It is also important to carefully choose who you share your idea with. Before disclosing any details, make sure to research the person or organization and consider signing a confidentiality agreement to further protect your idea.

In summary, there are various ways to share your idea with the world while still protecting it. Obtaining a patent, using an NDA, publishing in a journal or presenting at a conference, and carefully selecting who you share with are all effective strategies for safeguarding your intellectual property.