MacGyver Effect-Creative Problem Solving AI

Example

Using a metal can and a chocolate bar to create an improvised signal mirror when lost in the wilderness.

Scenario

A hiker becomes disoriented and lost without a signal mirror or proper orientation tools. By using the polished bottom of a can polished with chocolate, which acts as a mild abrasive, the hiker can create a reflective surface to signal for help.

Example

Constructing a splint from branches and cloth when traditional medical supplies are unavailable.

Scenario

In a remote area, an individual suffers a leg injury. By using sturdy branches as stabilizers and strips of cloth or clothing for binding, a functional splint is fashioned to immobilize the injury and facilitate safer movement to seek further medical help.

Example

Creating a water filtration device using a bottle, gravel, sand, and charcoal to purify contaminated water.

Scenario

Stranded with limited access to clean water, a person uses an empty bottle cut in half, placing it upside down with a cloth filter at the bottleneck. Layers of charcoal, sand, and gravel are added to filter out impurities, making the water safer for consumption.