The following are some brainstorming ideas for protecting the public from unintended consequences of technology They illustrate a starting point for the structured innovation process the NPC will teach. The contest encourages innovation, but will also be pragmatic in that it will identify flaws in the brainstormed proposals and then search for ways the flaws might be overcome.
- Bounty Hunting for the Malicious Use of Technology. Categories are defined where malicious application of technology could have significant negative societal consequences. For example, disseminating information on healthcare or politics. Individuals or organizations that wish to use technology to influence people in these categories must first post a bond. The bond would be set at a level proportional to the income/net worth of the poster. The value of the bond would be sufficiently high to deter malicious actions. Posters of information are required to have a registered account, that has been in place for over N months. Citizens harmed by the malicious use of technology can present their case to an arbitration panel. Citizens presenting a successful case would be awarded the bond.
Meet In the Middle 