Crazy Ideas Can be Valuable

Sometimes it is just fun to create and share crazy ideas. For example, I recently read about one man’s idea to give away free gas. The catch was that there were remote-controlled paintball guns with cameras on them, connected to a web site on the internet. People would pay to fire paintballs at drivers as they filled their tanks. Apparently this gentleman even went as far as to ask city officials if they would allow such a business. They wouldn’t, but it was worth a good laugh in any case.

Apart from the humor and fun, though, there is often something to be gained from exploring crazy ideas. The more obvious examples are ideas that eventually lead to practical solutions for business, like the idea of eyes on shoes that lead (by a circuitous route) to safety reflectors which make joggers more visible at night, so drivers don’t hit them. But there are also important questions of philosophy, psychology and morality that can be profitably explored from the perspective of an unusual idea. The following is an example of that.

The Thousand Mile Hole

One day I had a crazy thought. I imagined that somewhere in an isolated forest, a hole a thousand miles deep and several hundred feet across is discovered. Rather than ignore this idea, I worked with it a bit. It wasn’t long before I imagined falling into the hole, and I realized that because of air resistance, I would soon reach a terminal velocity of around 120 miles-per-hour. That meant I would have eight hours before hitting the bottom and dying.

Put yourself into this scenario. You can’t have a much more certain countdown to death. You know you have roughly eight hours to live. What do you think about? Does it matter? If you can hold a pen and piece of paper against the wind, what would you write?

If you assume for a moment that someday your remains will be discovered, you might actually still have something to offer the world with your writing. That’s an intriguing thought, isn’t it? Being the first person to fall a thousand miles to your death would generate enough interest that people would surely read what you had written as your final thoughts. What insight would this eight hour journey provide? What could you share that might help others?

But what if you had no pen? You are simply going to die, and nobody will ever know what happened during these eight hours. In that case, does everything you think or do become irrelevant? We like to think that with even eight months left to live what we do matters, but what about eight hours? Would you still try to live the “good” life for that remaining time? What would that mean? Thinking loving thoughts about others? Trying to see the bright side of life?

I explored these questions in my own mind for a while. One question in particular that came to mind was about the reason for morality. Is thought or action morally good only on the basis of an expected future outcome? There is hardly a future when falling eight hours to one’s death. Is there a moral value to thoughts and actions that is in the moment, in the action itself?

I also wondered at the metaphorical value of the above scenario. Is there a “thousand mile deep hole” that we can fall into? Do we gain a new spiritual perspective in the process, with which we are “reborn” after the fall?

The Value Of Crazy Ideas

When we allow crazy ideas to arise, they may come from unconscious places that are trying to show us something.  Even if the “trying to show us” part is not strictly true, these images and thoughts from the unconscious mind are an opportunity to look at things from a new perspective. For example, imagine a new creature, the “deniaphant,”  an enormous being who is human-like but with elephant-like feet which were so large that he regularly steps on and kills people. This makes him very sad, so what is his solution? He stops looking down.

It’s a silly thought, and yet it immediately suggests itself as a metaphor for what we humans actually do. We stop looking at the pain and suffering we cause others, because that’s much easier than watching where we step. If we were to develop the story of the deniaphant further, we might see what the consequences of such an approach are, and perhaps what could be done about it. Examples like this hint at the value of crazy ideas when they are explored with an open mind.

Kids Christmas Toys Ideas Review

During the winter season looking for Kids Christmas Toys may prove to be challenging considering the wide variety, prices and quality. We have reviewed some of the most hot kid toys for Christmas presents for you. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

 

Tots can hop on this battery-powered Batman four-wheeler for endless adventures. It’s designed with a utility rack on the back and has loads of toddler-friendly features for the even littlest riders, like a large push-button on the handlebar for simple stop-and-go and built-in footrests. Drives at an exciting but safe 2 mph (max.) on hard surfaces and grass. Includes 6-volt battery and charger. Adult assembly and direct adult supervision required. Recommended for outdoor use only. Weight capacity 40 lbs. Approximate measurements 26″ x 13″ x 16″.

The Batman Lil Quad is the only BPRO with the Batman license designed specifically for toddlers.

Your little hero will fall in love with this Quad and will want to roll with it all day long!

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DeRosa by Bridgecraft Child Drum Set

 

 

This sturdy BLUE Bridgecraft kids drum set is sized just right for small children 3 to 5 year olds. And it’s durable quality will hold up under your child’s playing!

It features real birch wood multi-ply shells, fully tunable top and bottom heads and black plated real metal hardware! The 12″ bass drum (with 12 tuning rods and lugs) has attractive color-matched inlaid rims for a pro-like “look”. The 8.5″ snare drum small tom each have 8 tuning rods and 4 lugs. Includes: tilting cymbal stand, snare drum stand, and drum stool (all adjustable height), spring-loaded bass drum pedal, brass cymbal, drum sticks and tuning key!

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This miniature drum set makes a wonderful music gift for kids! Replacement parts are also available. Some assembly is needed for this drum set. Additional colors available. One year warranty against any manufacturing defects.

Existing customers are very very happy with this Bridgecraft drum set, the quality is excellent and you even have replacement parts when needed from manufacturer. Where can you find another offer like this?!

 

Air HogsARH RDC Havoc Heli Blue Marine GEN

 

The incredibly small Havoc Heli is a fascinating flying machine that is very stable and easy to fly in the smallest of spaces! With its four-way control you’ll have precision flight and unbelievable indoor maneuvering

It flies up to 100 feet high, with multiple channels kids can remote control them up to three at a time. Flashing blue light for night flying.

Your kids are going to love it and will tale turns so they can play with it!

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Kids Christmas Gift Ideas

Most children are really very easy to shop for. Between the ages of 6-10, kids tend to still be into toys such as dolls and cars. During this particular age range they may also enjoy learning toys such as video games that improve their counting. With christmas looming, here are some additional christmas gift ideas in case you are really struggling with the christmas shopping.

Children always enjoy watching a good kids movie or TV show every now and then. Obviously what you deem suitable for your children is up to your own discretion and judgement. Some TV shows that are popular at the moment include “Yo Gabba Gabba”, “Thomas the Tank Engine” and “Dora the Explorer”. It shouldn’t be too difficult to find these shows on DVD in shops or online. It may be wise for shop for alternative gifts as it usually doesn’t take long for films to appear on television and in any case christmas programming always caters heavily for children so there will be no shortage of shows for them to watch.

Boys of this age tend to be interested in toys like ride on cars or tricks, art kits, remote control vehicles. Girls will tend to be more interested in dolls, doll clothes, colouring boos, art supplies or maybe toy kitchen sets. If you are looking for some more edicational gift ideas then there are plenty of science toys on the market that manage to make learning fun, interactive and in some cases – messy. A basic telescope could provide an interesting night time toy or there’s always the old favourite – a chemistry set. Just make sure that you accompany your child to prevent any spillages or accidents. Lego is always a popular toy and understandably so. It allows your child to be both creative and constructive and should give them hours of enjoyment.

Video games are always a good gift idea. It used to be the case that parents got concerned that their children were spending too much time playing games, however these days games consoles have become that much more sophisticated that children will be entertained with a much more engaging experience and with consoles such as the Wii they can even benefit from a more physical form of play. Do bear in mind that the games consoles themselves can be quite expensive, but it’s a gift that is guaranteed not to disappoint.

Food can always be an interesting alternative gift or christmas treat. Perhaps you could try baking them a cake, home made cookies or even home made sweets. It can be even more fun if you get them to help you make it. Obviously you should take any food allergies into account when preparing to bake or cook anything.

If you decide to buy clothes for your child then do take size, current weather conditions and current styles into account. It is always better to get clothes that are slightly too big so that they can grow into them. It can be the case that children wont get too excited about receiving clothes so why not include a small toy or some other treat to decrease the chances of dissapointment.

Christmas gift ideas for husband who is soldier overseas?

My husband will be overseas during Christmas. I need some gift ideas please. I have sent books-hes not reading them (yes there ones that would interest him) I have sent puzzle games, handheld games and he has a playstation but Im not a gamer so he doesn’t like the games I pick out and wont give suggestions. I plan on sending a remote control tank a small Christmas tree and some movies but I am stumped on other things. Please help

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