# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log (August 24, 2010)

• Kanzure shared progress on implementing NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) curves and surfaces in Python, including technical details about knot sequences and degree calculations.

• The channel discussed myostatin inhibition as a transhumanist technology, noting that while it could enhance muscle growth, studies in mice showed significant tendon damage during development, though these effects might be less severe in adults.

• DIYbio equipment sourcing was explored, with Forrest Flanagan negotiating with suppliers on Alibaba for affordable digital micropipettes ($25-28 USD) to distribute through the Open Science Foundation.

• Seasteading and ocean colonization were discussed extensively, including debates about energy generation methods like Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) versus solar, wind, and nuclear power for sustaining ocean communities.

• "The Millennial Project: Colonizing the Galaxy in 8 Easy Steps" book was shared, highlighting its ambitious $1.1 billion plan for ocean colonization supporting 100,000 colonists.

• Innovative building materials for ocean structures were discussed, including "sea-ment" (now marketed as "biorock") and the concept of bioengineering organisms to produce carbon fiber building blocks.

• QuantumG raised questions about claims that the current generation might have shorter lifespans than their parents due to obesity, questioning whether this was supported by actuarial data or contradicted longevity predictions.