- A DIY multi-electrode array (MEA) project was proposed using flexible printed-circuit boards with 100 µm pitch to create low-cost alternatives to commercial arrays, with discussion of refurbishing oxidized Ti/ITO/TiN contacts on discarded lab arrays.

- A staged cryopreservation viability experiment was outlined using *Lymnaea stagnalis* (great pond snail) ganglia, progressing from simple chilling/rewarming to full vitrification with M22 or VM-1 cryoprotectants to test neuronal survival and spike generation post-thaw.

- The group compared open-hardware neural recording options including the $99 Backyard Brains SpikerBox (smartphone audio input), the open-source NeuroRighter platform (full schematics and PCB files available), and generic 24-bit USB audio gear for ultra-low-cost 1–4 channel neural activity capture.

- Electrode fabrication techniques were discussed, including electro-thinning tungsten, stainless-steel, or platinum wires to sub-micron tips and coating all but the tip with insulation, with suggestions for 3×3 arrays of such needles for 1 cm snail CNS preparations.

- Legal and ethical considerations for cryonics were highlighted, noting that active euthanasia followed by immediate cryoprotectant perfusion is legally possible in Switzerland, while Germany's strict death-declaration criteria make timely cryonics nearly impossible there.

- The NeuroRighter open-source 64-channel electrophysiology platform (~$10k cost) was highlighted as a viable alternative to commercial systems, with suggestions for creating a lower-cost Chinese PCB version to meet strong demand.

- Participants showcased a raster-to-SVG converter (derasterizer) and QR-stencil tool (QR_STENCILER) for laser-cutting photos and machine-readable codes onto objects, discussing optimization and practical applications.

- The closure of Humanity+ was reported, prompting discussion about its perceived ineffectiveness and the emergence of the Swiss think-tank "NeoHumanitas" focused on socio-ethical issues of emerging human-enhancement technologies.