# Key Points from IRC Log

• A discussion about tracking and comparing sequencing power occurred, with a question about whether there's an equivalent to the Top500 supercomputers list for DNA sequencing machines, with mention of "Carlson curves" for plotting sequencing machine capabilities.

• Gary Wolf's TED talk on the Quantified Self movement was shared, highlighting the growing interest in personal data tracking and analysis within the transhumanist community.

• A surprising quote from Ben Goertzel during a Humanity+ board meeting was reported: "transhumanism is dangerous garbage," which generated some surprise among channel participants.

• Discussion of the Humanity+ website redesign occurred, with criticism of its visual design, content strategy, and organizational focus, with one participant noting that "paying $3k/mo for a blog is stupid" and suggesting the organization should focus on actual projects.

• There was a technical exchange about asteroid composition data, with a participant seeking information about metallic asteroids, particularly regarding carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine content needed for metal reduction processes.

• Several scientific resources were shared, including a paper on opposing muscle groups in crayfish claws and a PDF on asteroid densities from the Vatican Observatory.

• A participant mentioned working on robots, racecars, and exoskeletons, though details were limited, with a joking reference to "a compact fusion reactor through dubious means."