# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (May 3, 2010)

The IRC log contains minimal substantive discussion, but these points were mentioned:

• The Open Source Hardware (OSHW) definition was being supported by opensource.org, with a link shared to freedomdefined.org/OSHW.

• DIYbio Seattle held its second meetup, as noted in a link to diybiosea.org.

• A Boston.com article was shared about a project helping amateurs explore their genomes through DNA analysis.

• A brief discussion occurred about consciousness theory, with one participant mentioning that "global workspace consciousness theory" was sufficient for their understanding.

• A participant suggested that implementing what we currently understand about consciousness would be a good way to test theories, rather than waiting for complete understanding.

• The OSLoom project (an open-source computer-controlled loom) was mentioned as being featured on openmaterials.org.

• A participant shared an FCC document related to Sirius XM, noting confusion about code starting on page 77.