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> Or maybe I’m just the only one

not just you - I didn't have a name for it, but my brain pretty much does free-association in that phase. On more than one occasion I've jolted awake because I've had a earth-shattering revelation, only to realise my idea was already invented (hot air balloon) or pretty ridiculous (like having your toaster burn the day's agenda on your toast).

I can't help but wonder: how many multi-million dollar ideas have I had and then promptly forgot as I got into deeper sleep?




> having your toaster burn the day's agenda on your toast

Shut up and take my money!


a laser and a galvo should do it


> pretty ridiculous (like having your toaster burn the day's agenda on your toast).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/258723592/toasteroid-fi...


Hmmm, you're onto something. If I could lower my morals just a bit, I could parlay these crazy ideas into fanciful crowd-funded cash-grabs. I'll be the visionary - I'll need a technical "co-founder" (to handle the photoshops and cheery promo videos)




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