The Idea Bank

Proposals for technology that is minimal, non-extractive, and rooted in real domains. Curated by the editorial team. Ordered by date, newest first.

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Care WorkPublic
Neighbourhood Mesh Care
A low-tech, peer-to-peer coordination tool for neighbourhood-level elderly care — no centralised data storage, no app required.
Elena RossiIn Development
Food & AgriculturePublic
Open Soil Ledger
A transparent, community-owned database for tracking soil health and local food yields — governed by farmers, not agribusiness.
Marcus ThorneConcept
EducationSemi-Private
The Quiet Classroom
Digital tools designed for schools that prioritise sustained focus and long-form thought — without engagement mechanics, gamification, or data collection.
Julianne MooreSeeking Support
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What qualifies as an idea?

Minimal and non-extractive by design.
Anchored in a real-world domain — Health, Education, Housing, etc.
Prioritises human agency over algorithmic control.
Can be early-stage (a concept) or further along (seeking support or live).

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Neighbourhood Mesh Care

Open Soil Ledger

The Quiet Classroom

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