# Key Technical and Conceptual Points from #hplusroadmap Discussion

• Participants explored advanced 3D modeling techniques, specifically discussing NURBS rendering, convex hulls, and OpenGL implementation for spherical surfaces, with particular attention to limitations in the STEP standard regarding parametric modeling and solid model history.

• The group compared hardware capabilities between Nokia devices (N810 vs N900), highlighting a tension between professional tools with better hardware access versus consumer-oriented devices, which relates to broader discussions about open hardware for transhumanist applications.

• A significant biomedical research direction was briefly mentioned regarding Stanford researcher Robert Sapolsky's work on developing a "vaccine for stress," though specific details about this potentially transformative research were not elaborated.

• Participants discussed the technical requirements for continuous audio recording devices, analyzing the limitations of current technology (battery life, storage) and proposing minimalist design alternatives that would better serve research and documentation needs.

• A novel social networking feature was proposed that would allow users to indicate communicable infection status, representing an early concept for technology-enabled disease prevention through social coordination.

• The group discussed challenges in wearable device battery standardization, specifically examining the dimensions and compatibility issues of Nokia BP-4L batteries (66x44x5mm vs 60x38x5.5mm) for potential use in custom biohacking projects.