The general idea is not to just automate, but also use the technology to improve upon these processes.
"Once people see a bike on the front of a bus, they get the idea to use them."
The idea of the frontier used to be a compelling American metaphor.
The idea of 'frozen' action and the devices used to indicate motion.
"The idea is using technology for multidisciplinary problem solving."
It provides practical ideas to use ranging from small steps to wider initiatives.
You cannot (or rather, you had better not) use the same idea in the next story.
A more unusual idea is using plants and their natural sensors.
Both children and their parents will have a great time at reunions when you put these creative ideas to use.
The idea used to be that we'd take them with us to the next life, but that's all rubbish.