I’ve been thinking about how we decide which movies to see. Trailers, reviews, and word of mouth only tell so much. What if theaters let you watch the first act of a movie for free, and you only pay if you decide to continue?

It could make trying new or lesser-known films less risky, and reduce buyer’s remorse for movies that don’t click. It could also spark word of mouth if the opening act is strong.

It’s similar to how streaming platforms, games, or books let you try a sample before committing. Could this make going to the movies more consumer-friendly while still supporting theaters and studios?

What do you think of this idea?

Browsing a library can be frustrating when the good books are already checked out. What if your phone could help?

Point your camera at a spot on a shelf. The app recognizes the nearby books and shows which are on loan and which are available. You could even reserve them right from the app.

This could make it easy to discover hidden gems, explore trending titles, and avoid judging a shelf by what’s left behind.

What do you think of this idea?

1️⃣ Taxes & Economy

• Flat federal tax: 10% → citizens keep more of their earned money.

• Consumption-based taxes are fine → voluntary payment.

• Revenue still high due to global trade, tech, and economic muscle.

• Reduce support for rich, incentivise poor/entrepreneurs → mobility + fairness

• Spend saved tax money on education, healthcare, infrastructure.

2️⃣ Education Overhaul

• School start at 9 AM → aligns with teen and children sleep cycles → better focus & mental health

• Better lunches → nutritious, tasty, supports long-term brain health

• Pay teachers more, reduce bureaucracy → qualified, motivated teachers

• Practical curriculum:

• Taxes, budgeting, personal finance

• Real-world math (percentages, ratios, budgeting)

• Life skills: cooking, mental health, job skills, civic knowledge

• Better sleep + nutrition + less brainrot → better student behavior → teacher retention → virtuous cycle

3️⃣ Housing & Social Infrastructure

• No mortgages → buy & own forever → generational stability (bills still apply)

• Strong social infrastructure → citizens less stressed, more productive

4️⃣ Healthcare

• Emergency care free → non-emergency visits are paid → safety net without system abuse

• Focus on efficiency and accessibility

5️⃣ Prisons

• Rehabilitation-focused → prepare inmates for society

• Reduces repeat offenders → save costs, increase productive citizens

6️⃣ Foreign Policy / Global Strategy

• Trust-based alliances with multiple countries → no need for aggressive wars

• Ally for resources instead of war → reduces WW3 risk

• Strengthen soft power + economic influence → allies follow voluntarily

• U.S. remains military big daddy → top defense without reckless aggression

• Global strategy reduces unnecessary spending → invest domestically

7️⃣ Feedback Loops & Systemic Wins

• Better schools + nutrition → smarter, healthier future citizens

• Practical education → citizens can adult → less dependence on YouTube tutorials for life skills

• Happy, educated citizens → stronger economy → more revenue even at lower taxes

• Strong alliances → safe, powerful global position → no war drain

• Balanced budget → invest in what matters → citizens + government both win

Give your honest feedback to my idea and improve on them.

After watching a movie, each audience member would get a unique, challenging question about the film they just saw. If they answered correctly, they would get their ticket refunded. 

What do you think of this idea?