- The channel briefly debated the hypothetical outcome of “widespread human genetic engineering,” with the consensus that it could plausibly “turn out fine,” echoing a tweet by Matt Parlmer.  
- Bryan Bishop posted a fresh transcript of “Socratic Seminar 31” from the Austin Bitcoin Developers meetup (18 Aug 2022) to the diyhpl.us wiki, noting temporary server-rendering hiccups before the page became accessible.  
- A participant suggested that maaku_ should reach out to Zyvex to inquire directly about their current progress in atomically precise manufacturing, indicating ongoing community interest in advanced nanotechnology.  
- A link to Krebs on Security’s article on a new PayPal phishing scam that abuses PayPal’s own invoice system was shared as a cautionary resource.