• A trove of cloning and ectogenesis resources was shared: complete SCNT protocol for rhesus monkeys, the Dolly bibliography, a 1970s paper claiming cat-brain revival after seven years frozen, Japanese “rubber womb” studies, and Raelian advocacy sites, all framed against technical hurdles like mutation risk in current bioreactors and the need for integrated heart/kidney/gland analogs.

• Participants floated a political wedge strategy for artificial-womb R&D: market it to anti-abortion conservatives as a way to “save unwanted fetuses without forcing motherhood,” funded by wealthy donors confronted with the real costs of gestation.

• Energy-system engineering debates compared supercapacitors (100 F, 2.7 V, 10 mΩ ESR) versus LiFePO₄ and lead-acid for EVs, with turbo-diesel serial-hybrid drivetrains proposed for both aircraft (DeltaHawk aviation diesels) and cars (EVXTeam student super-car).

• DIY e-bike build details: 36 V 15 Ah Li-ion, 750 W MY1020 hub motor, 22–30 mph achievable on a lightweight frame; supercapacitors considered for regen braking but deemed overkill at this power level.

• Laptop battery longevity discussion: continuous AC float voltage accelerates electrolyte loss, so removing the pack on mains is advised; ACPI telemetry shows a 300 mAh “full” reading on a 3600 mAh design signals severe degradation.

• Feasibility study for an AA-cell laptop pack: 20 × 2850 mAh NiMH AAs in 12 V configuration yield ~34 Wh, enough for ~3.4 h at 10 W, offering a field-replaceable auxiliary option.

• Comparative economics of homebuilt aircraft: composite Long-EZ airframes still hold fuel-mileage records with VW beetle engines, yet even $100 k/yr engineers struggle with $35 k kit prices and regulatory premiums.

• Ethical arguments on human cloning and “subhuman” design questioned why only UFO cults publicly promote cloning, debated whether DNA confers “soul” status, and warned against reviving historic rights hierarchies based on perceived performance.