# Key Points from IRC Log

• A discussion about AI development included a quote from Markram suggesting AI would need to "capture 11 billion years of evolutionary intelligence," which was questioned since Earth is only 4.5 billion years old.

• Google Wave was discussed as an impressive collaborative tool, with features like document editing with preserved history and the ability to filter out casual conversation from the final product.

• A connection between surfboards and space colonization was shared, explaining that both use similar composite structure manufacturing techniques, suggesting that learning to make surfboards is a prerequisite to building spacecraft.

• There was a brief technical discussion about using a nanodrop to determine RNA or DNA concentrations, specifically regarding absorption at 230nm wavelength.

• A user mentioned IBM's achievement in taking the first 3D image of molecular atomic bonds using a powerful microscope.

• The San Jose Tech Museum was mentioned as having a wetlab where visitors can perform genetic experiments with GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein) and E. coli.

• A user shared frustration about textbook DRM that limited access to educational content, particularly noting lack of Linux support for required course materials.