The Idea Lab houses ideas, evaluating their feasibility and determining whether they are worth pursuing - an exercise that may take up to a year. The Idea Lab also includes FIPA’s Booklets, which address social issues and are dedicated to the memory of the late Honourable Ruel Henriques, O.J., King's Counsel, and former Trustee of the Farquharson Institute of Public Affairs.
IDEAS
Good Ideas?
Is it a good idea to document the important moments and experiences from people's lives, even when full biographies are not possible?
Yes! We are now producing our first newsletter, FIPA Life Stories, dedicated to preserving and sharing these valuable personal accounts.
Is it a good idea for the Trade Centre to promote
the sale of domes?
Should we build more earthquake-resistant and hurricane-resistant domes in the Caribbean? FIPA has this idea as one of the resources in the Family Centre and raised this point on Linkedin in March, 2024. Why domes?
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Domes are highly earthquake-resistant due to their unique shape, which allows for an even distribution of weight and pressure across the entire structure. This design minimizes stress on any single point, making domes inherently stronger than many other architectural forms. Additionally, their low center of gravity reduces the risk of toppling during seismic events. Another advantage is that the curved surface of domes minimizes wind resistance and reduces pressure points, decreasing the likelihood of damage, But arguably the most interesting advantage is that domes become stronger when subjected to pressure. Date of idea: March 2024.
Is it a good idea for FIPA to consider this question at length - "how can we ensure that critical thinking with a human touch remains central in an increasingly automated world?"
AI increasingly taking over human functions is a growing concern today, as it raises important questions about the role of humans in decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving. While AI offers significant advantages in efficiency and data processing, there is a fear that over-reliance on automation could diminish the value of human judgment, empathy, and critical thinking—skills essential for leadership and innovation. The debate centers around whether we should engage in deeper, ongoing discussions about AI’s impact on these areas, or whether it’s enough to mention the issue periodically as technology continues to evolve. Should the implications of AI be a core topic in leadership conversations, or should it remain a secondary concern that is revisited only when necessary?