Seattle Team Wins Space Elevator Prize
Brian G Randles — November 7, 2009 — Tech
Space elevators may seem like an invention for future generations, but the stellar lifts are already here. A team of engineers, called LaserMotive LLC, was rewarded a check for 900,000 dollars for their invention which “raced up more than 2,950 feet of cable dangling from a helicopter.â€
Pretty impressive stuff from the engineers out of Seattle. Check out more on the space elevator contest at the links below.
Implications - Consumers have a strong inclination to transcend the boundaries of the every day. This stems from the hyper-rational order of city living that has repressed their imaginations. Companies can forge a deeper connection with these consumers by offering them unique opportunities to escape.
Pretty impressive stuff from the engineers out of Seattle. Check out more on the space elevator contest at the links below.
Implications - Consumers have a strong inclination to transcend the boundaries of the every day. This stems from the hyper-rational order of city living that has repressed their imaginations. Companies can forge a deeper connection with these consumers by offering them unique opportunities to escape.
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1. Space Elevators - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and materials to make space elevators more efficient and cost-effective.
2. Lasermotive LLC - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the applications of laser-powered technology in various industries, such as transportation and energy.
3. Hyper-rational Order - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or services that cater to the desire of consumers to break free from the constraints of everyday life and engage their imaginations.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the way we travel to space by developing new methods of transportation, like space elevators.
2. Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize laser-powered technology for more efficient and sustainable energy generation and distribution.
3. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide unique and immersive experiences to consumers seeking an escape from the hyper-rational order of city living.
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