- A new documentary (and accompanying dramatic film) about a high-profile figure in the transhumanist/AI space was mentioned; participants recommend the documentary over the dramatized version for its deeper explanation of motivations.  
- nmz787 shared links to the Free Silicon Conference archives: 2019 wiki & PeerTube channel (https://wiki.f-si.org/index.php/FSiC2019, https://peertube.f-si.org/video-channels/fsic2019/videos) and the 2022 edition wiki (https://wiki.f-si.org/index.php/FSiC2022), highlighting open-source chip-design efforts.  
- jasoncrawford posted a Twitter thread describing “generative machine learning enables the modular design of complex proteins controlled by a high-level programming language for protein design” (https://twitter.com/BrianHie/status/1606074806620737536), sparking tongue-in-cheek concern from Perry about existential risk.  
- jaisel noted the release of a new Lex Fridman interview with Boston Dynamics, expressing enthusiasm for mainstream visibility of advanced hardware robotics.  
- gourneau circulated the viral AI-generated video “Star Trek: The Next Generation by Balenciaga” (https://youtu.be/aDCSU5KLwgM) as an example of rapidly improving generative-media quality, with msnewgooty observing that such synthetic design work is becoming “more reliable these days.”