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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>One idea I have is to change the name of
the show. Didn’t anyone else have a reaction to the title? As if guys
are the only ones with specialized knowledge, ingenuity and arcane information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> editors-bounces@MIT.EDU
[mailto:editors-bounces@MIT.EDU] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of
</span></b>Jennifer Hirsch<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, November 18, 2009
10:03 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> editors<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Editors] Looking for
ideas for pilot of new show</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi all, <br>
Below is an inquiry from a producer who is working on a pilot for a new show.
He’s looking for some ideas and thought you all might have some
good ones. You can reply to me and I will compile and send along to him.
<br>
Thanks, <br>
<br>
Jen Hirsch<br>
MIT News Office<br>
Media Relations<br>
X3-1682<br>
________________________<br>
<br>
The "Go-To Guy" is a series of half-hour documentaries highlighting
specialized knowledge, ingenuity, and arcane information that will surprise,
enlighten, and entertain.<br>
<br>
Each show will feature three unique individuals who solve a problem.<br>
<br>
In some cases, the problem is solved by a person who is the only person who
still has archaic knowledge or tools - a man like Louis Gentile of <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Quincy</st1:place></st1:City>, who is one of the
few people who can repair 100 year old player pianos. In our pilot episode, he
is called to fix one of two remaining Steinway player pianos, owned by a little
old lady in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Wellesley</st1:City></st1:place>.
<br>
<br>
In contrast to these kinds of generational stories, there will be stories that
highlight young people with cutting edge technology dealing with problems of
the present and future. I am hoping I can find some of these stories at MIT.<br>
<br>
Other problems will find their solution through horizontal thinking or
cross-disciplinary interaction: A medical supply company invents a remarkable
polyethylene thread that is stronger and more flexible than metal - the only
problem is that it is inherently slick, and difficult to tie off in an
operation. A medical doctor, immersed in knowledge of sailor's knots - devises
a unique series of knots that solves the problem.<br>
<br>
I also like it when old technology finds new uses - for example, origami is
finding new scientific applications. This kind of problem-solving can be
described as "letting dead people solve your problem".<br>
<br>
My hope is that you can alert me to stories that fit the general outline. The
Cryptographic voting story is interesting - but seems to take place mainly out
of state.<br>
<br>
I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.<br>
<br>
Yours truly,<br>
DAN MCGUIRE<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
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