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T h e l o g o o f M i n i s t r y o f I d e a sThe logo derives from Democritus’ definition of the word idea. Democritus was a pre-Socratic Philosopher born in Abdera in the north of Greece ca. 460 BC. Democritus believed that everything was built from one and the same material and he used theword idea for these building blocks of the universe, these particles that are only different concerning shape and arrangement.
The logo is built from two symbols. A lightbulb, wich is commonly understood as the symbol for idea, according to my research and the atom wich is an Idea according to Democritos theory. The atomic symbol also has links to various fields of science and technology.
The rings around the lightbulb are symbolic for the different paths members of the Minstry of Ideas are on. Where these pathsintersect a great idea (the lightbulb) is pulled into existence. The blue particle is symbolic for the individual.
Ministry of Ideas is a nonprofit fellowship of creative individuals on various fields, for that reason the logo is light and colourful.
Co l o u r sThese are the logos CMYK values.
K90 M35 Y100 C40 Y100 C100 M12
Neg a t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used on 93% black background. The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
Po s i t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used with the darker version, for example in pamphlets and reports. It is only used on white background.The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
T h e l o g o o f M i n i s t r y o f I d e a sThe logo derives from Democritus’ definition of the word idea. Democritus was a pre-Socratic Philosopher born in Abdera in the north of Greece ca. 460 BC. Democritus believed that everything was built from one and the same material and he used theword idea for these building blocks of the universe, these particles that are only different concerning shape and arrangement.
The logo is built from two symbols. A lightbulb, wich is commonly understood as the symbol for idea, according to my research and the atom wich is an Idea according to Democritos theory. The atomic symbol also has links to various fields of science and technology.
The rings around the lightbulb are symbolic for the different paths members of the Minstry of Ideas are on. Where these pathsintersect a great idea (the lightbulb) is pulled into existence. The blue particle is symbolic for the individual.
Ministry of Ideas is a nonprofit fellowship of creative individuals on various fields, for that reason the logo is light and colourful.
Co l o u r sThese are the logos CMYK values.
K90 M35 Y100 C40 Y100 C100 M12
Neg a t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used on 93% black background. The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
Po s i t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used with the darker version, for example in pamphlets and reports. It is only used on white background.The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
SESSION WITH SOME GREAT MINDS AT RUBIN IN REYKJAVIK 2010 GUDJON MAR GUDJONSSON
WWW.MINISTRYOFIDEAS.IS
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TIME
~20 MIN
PHILOSOPHY
PRACTICAL
IDEOLOGY
POWER OF THE GRASSROOTS
THE WISDOM OF CROWDS
TIME TRAVEL
ICELAND AS A LAB
THE BIG PICTURE
LAUNCH: VISIONING PLATFORM
THIS PRESENTATION
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iceland
Industria Powering Digital Living®
RGB 5, 79, 142
1989 1998 2000 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009
PROFILE GUDJON MAR GUDJONSSON
STARTED A FEW COMPANIES FOUNDED GR SOFTWARE AT AGE 14
CHANGED THE NAME TO GR INTERNATIONAL 6 MONTHS LATER…
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AS WE ALL
WHY NOT THINK
BIG THINK
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SHAPING THE
DOESNT NEED TO COST
ANYTHING
FUTURE
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T h e l o g o o f M i n i s t r y o f I d e a sThe logo derives from Democritus’ definition of the word idea. Democritus was a pre-Socratic Philosopher born in Abdera in the north of Greece ca. 460 BC. Democritus believed that everything was built from one and the same material and he used theword idea for these building blocks of the universe, these particles that are only different concerning shape and arrangement.
The logo is built from two symbols. A lightbulb, wich is commonly understood as the symbol for idea, according to my research and the atom wich is an Idea according to Democritos theory. The atomic symbol also has links to various fields of science and technology.
The rings around the lightbulb are symbolic for the different paths members of the Minstry of Ideas are on. Where these pathsintersect a great idea (the lightbulb) is pulled into existence. The blue particle is symbolic for the individual.
Ministry of Ideas is a nonprofit fellowship of creative individuals on various fields, for that reason the logo is light and colourful.
Co l o u r sThese are the logos CMYK values.
K90 M35 Y100 C40 Y100 C100 M12
Neg a t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used on 93% black background. The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
Po s i t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used with the darker version, for example in pamphlets and reports. It is only used on white background.The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
T h e l o g o o f M i n i s t r y o f I d e a sThe logo derives from Democritus’ definition of the word idea. Democritus was a pre-Socratic Philosopher born in Abdera in the north of Greece ca. 460 BC. Democritus believed that everything was built from one and the same material and he used theword idea for these building blocks of the universe, these particles that are only different concerning shape and arrangement.
The logo is built from two symbols. A lightbulb, wich is commonly understood as the symbol for idea, according to my research and the atom wich is an Idea according to Democritos theory. The atomic symbol also has links to various fields of science and technology.
The rings around the lightbulb are symbolic for the different paths members of the Minstry of Ideas are on. Where these pathsintersect a great idea (the lightbulb) is pulled into existence. The blue particle is symbolic for the individual.
Ministry of Ideas is a nonprofit fellowship of creative individuals on various fields, for that reason the logo is light and colourful.
Co l o u r sThese are the logos CMYK values.
K90 M35 Y100 C40 Y100 C100 M12
Neg a t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used on 93% black background. The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
Po s i t i v e v e r s i o nThis version is used with the darker version, for example in pamphlets and reports. It is only used on white background.The right version is used in spaces where it fits better than the left one.
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STARTED WITH A SPARK
OPEN MEETUPS NON-POLITICAL
100% TRANSPARENT PROCESS
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GRASSROOTS ECONOMY
YOU CREATE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, EXPERIENCES
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VISION
WEEKLY OPEN
MEETUP
22 23 24 20 21 18 19 16 17 25 15
NEW WORLD MODEL
OPEN VISIONING PLATFORM
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The Icelandic opportunity: Inspiration for a new world model
31st March, 2009
To the Leaders at the G20 London Summit,
A people's movement in Iceland, the Ministry of Ideas hereby outlines to the G20 leaders an
opportunity for prototyping a sustainable world.
What level of growth is sustainable in the long term? The answer is not clear, but it is
imperative that we find out. Our behavior is and has been unsustainable. The key to
understanding is to earnestly admit that we all share but one ultimate resource, our fragile
planet.
The crash of the Icelandic financial system was a clear early indicator of an unsustainable
economy and democracy. It demonstrated the vulnerability of modern political systems and
the need for clear values.
Solving the current challenges by adding new policies to an already fractured framework,
as well as injecting economic stimulants, should merely be a short-term fix, to keep the
wheels turning while getting to the root of the problem. We now know that long-term
problems are not solved with short-term solutions. The very foundations of liberty and
democracy must be revisited.
At this significant moment in time we do not just stand as nations, alliances or empires but
as citizens of a global village. We all share a dream to create and sustain prosperity for
generations to come. United by our common resources, we need a shared vision.
Iceland has a longstanding democratic and entrepreneurial heritage, with a parliament
dating back to 930. It has no military and a highly educated population of just 300
thousand. After its recent rise and fall, Iceland offers a unique opportunity in history as the
laboratory for prototyping the development of a sustainable model society in all areas,
including democracy, economy, currency and energy.
The time for action is now, while Iceland's infrastructure and financial system are being
rebooted. We invite you to take part in this exciting venture.
On behalf of the Ministry of Ideas in Iceland
The people's movement
www.ministryofideas.is
DEAR BARACK OBAMA,
G20 WE HAVE A PROPOSAL
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“MR. FOREIGN MINISTER
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A VISIT THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON THERE”
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WORLD WIDE WEB
ELECTRICITY
WATER UTILITIES OUR UNIVERSITIES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
OUR GRANDPARENTS’ VISION
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“I THINK THERE IS A
WORLD MARKET FOR
MAYBE FIVE COMPUTERS.” THOMAS WATSON���CHAIRMAN, IBM, 1943
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“WE DON'T LIKE THEIR SOUND, AND GUITAR MUSIC IS ON THE WAY OUT.”
DECCA RECORDING REJECTING THE BEATLES, 1962
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“COMPUTERS IN THE FUTURE MAY WEIGH NO MORE THAN 1.5 TONS.”
POPULAR MECHANICS, MARCH 1949
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RECEIVED C IN MUSIC IN SCHOOL
IN EIGHTH GRADE
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“AS A COMPOSER,
BEETHOVEN'S MUSIC TEACHER:
HE IS HOPELESS.”
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LEARNED TO READ 7 YEARS OLD
ALBERT EINSTEIN
FAILED HIS UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
EXAM
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WALT DISNEY WAS FIRED FROM HIS EARLY JOB FOR
YOUNG WALT DISNEY'S FIRST BUSINESS
LACK OF IDEAS AND HAVING NO IMAGINATION
BEFORE HE AND HIS BROTHER FOUNDED THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
THEN WENT BANKRUPT
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ICELANDERS
ARE RISK TAKERS
AT HEART
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WORLD ICELAND
... ON A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY
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TODAY EACH OF US LIVES SEVERAL HUNDRED YEARS IN A
DECADE
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NIGHT OUR GLOBAL VILLAGE AT
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GAP!
CHANGE IN SOCIETY
ABILITY OF EDUCATION TO ADAPT
TIME
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IT STARTS WITH AN IDEA.
AN INSPIRATION.
A NEED TO CHANGE.
A NEED TO INNOVATE.
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THOMAS EDISON "TOO STUPID TO LEARN ANYTHING"
SAID HIS TEACHER
ONLY HAD 3 MONTHS OF FORMAL SCHOOLING
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GENERAL ELECTRIC 327.000
ICELAND 319.756
GENERAL ELECTRIC HAS A VISION
ICELAND’S VISION ?
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VISION OF A NATION
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WISDOM OF CROWDS
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9 AREAS x 9 GROUPS x 9 MEMBERS x 2
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VISION PLANNING SESSION 1.500 PEOPLE
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CAPTURING THE HEARTBEAT OF THE NATION'S CREATIVITY
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WE ALL HAVE OUR PLANS FOR
THE FUTURE
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ICELAND HAS
WORLD NEEDS
OPPORTUNITY
THE ICELANDIC OPPORTUNITY
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INSPIRATION
FOR A NEW WORLD MODEL
THE ICELANDIC OPPORTUNITY
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ICELAND HAS
ENERGY
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300
THOUSANDS
TINY IN POPULATION
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INFRASTRUCTURE THE BASIC PHYSICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURES NEEDED FOR THE OPERATION OF A SOCIETY OR ENTERPRISE, OR THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES NECESSARY FOR AN ECONOMY TO FUNCTION
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ALL YOU NEED
FOR A GOOD
LAB
PROTOTYPE A ON ELECTRIC CARS PROTOTYPE B ON DATA CENTERS PROTOTYPE C ON BATTERY CHARGING PROTOTYPE D TRANSPORTAION BUSINESS MODEL PROTOTYPE E ACTIVE DEMOCRATIC PROTOTYPE F ON REALTIME CURRENCY
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CALL FOR ACTION! HELP US
VISIONING A NEW WORLD MODEL
MINISTRYOFIDEAS.IS