# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 11-17, 2009)

• Clay Shirky's article on the limitations of ontologies and the value of tagging systems was shared (http://www.shirky.com/writings/ontology_overrated.html).

• A robotics courseware resource was mentioned (http://roboticscourseware.org/), potentially relevant for open-source hardware development.

• Discussion about Thingiverse (3D printing repository) included potential collaboration with its developer Zack Hoecken on creating standardized packaging formats for 3D models with CC-BY-SA licensing.

• SKDB (a system for dependency tracking in open hardware) was discussed regarding its ability to analyze part dependencies and assembly instructions, with particular interest in whether it could handle assembly verification.

• Conversation about using MLcad (LEGO CAD software) to generate step-by-step assembly instructions, with interest in whether LEGO parts could be designed to manipulate other LEGO parts.

• Life-logging practices were discussed, including the challenges of maintaining consistent categorization systems over time and the potential value of physiological tracking.

• Alternative currency and economic systems were briefly mentioned, including references to Whuffie (reputation-based currency from Doctorow's "Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom") and Bitcoin.