# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• A university confiscated a server hosting Bryan's digital library following a DMCA notice, highlighting tensions between academic information sharing and copyright enforcement in the transhumanist community.

• Participants discussed information filtering strategies, referencing Francis Crick's selective reading habits as a model for managing information overload in rapidly evolving technical fields.

• The group explored various graph theory and network visualization tools including Gremlin, Neo4j, and TheyRule.net, which maps connections between corporate executives and board members.

• Biohacking discussions included neodymium magnetic fingertip implants and their complications, alongside resources for DIY biology labs, reflecting the community's interest in accessible body modification and biotechnology.

• Research on animal magnetoception via cryptochrome was shared from UIUC, connecting to discussions about human sensory augmentation and potential biomimetic applications.

• Open-source approaches to neurotechnology were discussed, including a paper on open rTMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) and research on neural synchronization during conversation.

• The high cost of data gloves ($8k+) was noted with reference to the Zerkin Glove project, highlighting persistent accessibility barriers to certain interface technologies.