# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Sept 21, 2010)

• A call for papers was shared for the Augmented Human conference (AH11) to be held in Tokyo, though participants noted concerns about travel costs.

• Daeken's "Hardware Hacker Manifesto" was shared (http://daeken.com/the-hardware-hacker-manifesto), reflecting the channel's interest in open hardware development.

• Discussions about Emotiv's EEG headset revealed frustration with their business model and lack of community engagement, with users noting the company appeared more interested in selling itself than its EPOC product.

• A significant augmented reality development was highlighted: the Lumus see-through wearable display, described as "epic" for its potential in true AR applications.

• The Gada Prize (http://www.foresight.org/gadaprize.php) was being transferred from Foresight Institute to Humanity+, with legal documents being reviewed by channel participants.

• A prediction was shared that "the discovery of the first Earth-like planet [would] be announced in the first half of 2011, with the likeliest date being early May 2011."

• Participants debated the practical utility of EEG headsets, with some arguing they're "overrated" except for specific applications like sleep monitoring, while others discussed their potential for helping paralyzed individuals.