# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Oct 16, 2010)

* News of mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot's death was noted, with users expressing sadness and one remarking philosophically that "Mandelbrot will never die" - referencing the enduring nature of his mathematical contributions.

* A user shared they were attending the Synberc Yeast Synthetic Biology Workshop (http://www.synberc.org/yeast-synbio-workshop), indicating ongoing interest in synthetic biology applications.

* A request was made for connections to CAD experts who spend significant time using tools like Solidworks or Catia, with specific suggestions of aerospace professionals like Ben Brockert.

* An update to the SKDB (Simple Knowledge Database) page on Open Farm Tech was mentioned (http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=SKDB), showing continued development of open-source hardware documentation.

* A philosophical quote was shared: "If you ever start to feel that everything will fall apart if you leave, it's imperative that you leave immediately" - reflecting on organizational dependency and personal autonomy.

* Science Hack Day was referenced, with participants including notable biohackers and DIY scientists like Anselm, Todd Huffman, and Mac Cowell.