# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Logs

• Discussions touched on 3D printing technologies, with mentions of Skeinforge software improvements, RepRap Mendel printers, and a $520 materials cost estimate, alongside criticism that MakerBot's CupcakeCNC had too small a work envelope for practical applications.

• Wearable technology was a topic of interest, with fenn sharing a detailed wishlist in multiple formats (http://fennetic.net/irc/wearable_wishlist.{ksp,csv,html}), noting the high cost of thermal cameras ($3,000) as a barrier to certain applications.

• Audio-only gaming was highlighted as an emerging medium, with mentions of "Papa Sangre" (a first-person thriller) and "Aura" (a maze navigation game), representing novel approaches to immersive experiences without visual components.

• Hackerspace economics were discussed, comparing Hackerdojo's membership fee model (covering rent) with Techshop's approach of charging additional fees for tool-specific classes, suggesting tensions between accessibility and sustainability.

• Singularity University was critically examined, with kanzure receiving an invitation to their $30,000 Graduate Studies Program, sharing concerns about biotech presentations lacking vision, and noting surprising corporate sponsors like Autodesk and Shire Pharmaceuticals (Adderall manufacturer).

• Open science initiatives were referenced through the announcement of Science Commons Symposium videos becoming available online (http://sciencecommons.org/weblog/archives/2010/03/09/science-commons-symposium/).

• Alternative approaches to memory and learning were briefly explored through a discussion of open-source spaced repetition software alternatives to SuperMemo, including Anki, Mnemosyne, and Pauker.