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  2007 - September - 18 10:59 PM US/Central

  Idea: Story Language

  - programming, idea, ideas, learning

  I came up with an idea about a programming language or environment to teach programming concepts.

  The language is meant to allow students to learn at whatever pace they want. Though it would never act quite like a real language, as it would all be managed and used through a UI rather than through typing code, it should be able to progressively express the different concepts in computer program design. The advanced features should always be present, but also transparent; this way, they will not distract students from what they are learning, but will also not hinder them if they want to learn more.

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  2007 - August - 22 03:50 PM US/Central

  Versapedia

  - idea, wiki, wikipedia, versioning

  This "expression of ideas" thing is going to get a bit repetitive, isn't it? I suppose that's the point.

  I was thinking over the flaws in Wikipedia yesterday: it can sometimes be inaccurate. I tried to figure out a possible solution, and, of course, I had to start at the root of the problem.

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  2007 - August - 22 02:54 PM US/Central

  Idea - Rotate and Translate

  - idea, user interface

  I have too many ideas, and too often, I do not share them. I refrain from sharing them for many possible reasons, but they all stem from one root emotion: fear. Fear of ridicule, fear of judgement, fear of being wrong, and most importantly, fear of not being heard.

  The last fear is justified, I'm afraid, as I usually am not heard. I want to make a difference, I want things to happen, I want people to understand... and too often, no one hears what I say to begin with.

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