# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Feb 26, 2009)

• A new issue of H+ Magazine was released, featuring "whuffie" (reputation-based currency concept) on the cover, as noted by kanzure.

• Several manufacturing and engineering concepts were discussed, including Fault Tree Analysis for system reliability, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and liquid thin film motor technology that creates rotational motion in water through electrical fields.

• Open hardware business models were shared via a link to David Rowe's presentation on fossbazaar.org, reflecting interest in alternative approaches to hardware development.

• Discussion of DIY fabrication occurred, with fenn mentioning work on pulleys for a Gingery lathe at a "fabratory" and commenting on the recursive nature of bootstrapping manufacturing capabilities.

• The ethics and practicality of DNA/cell patents were briefly debated, with xp_prg asking about "safe" non-patented biological materials and kanzure expressing opposition to such patents.

• Links to Singularity Summit 2008 videos were shared (http://singinst.org/media/singularitysummit2008), showing the channel's connection to transhumanist and singularity-focused content.

• A social sleep tracking tool called Yawnlog was mentioned, alongside kanzure sharing his personal "meetlog" tracking social interactions, demonstrating interest in quantified self and personal metrics.