# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log

• A new gesture-based mobile keyboard interface called "8pen" (http://www.the8pen.com) was discussed, highlighting interest in alternative input methods and the need for objective data comparing typing speeds across different mobile interfaces.

• Self-experimentation was documented regarding butter consumption improving cognitive performance, with one user reporting ~27% faster response times on math problems when consuming butter, supporting Seth Roberts' earlier observations.

• The Reactome database (http://reactome.org/) was mentioned as having received an update, though some users preferred the original interface design, showing ongoing interest in biological pathway databases.

• Bildr (http://bildr.org/), a new electronics tutorial site, launched with content and announced upcoming hardware giveaways from companies like Seed Studio and Ponoko, indicating community interest in DIY electronics.

• A discussion about climate change revealed that several participants in the transhumanist community considered it a non-existential risk, with varying degrees of skepticism about predicted impacts.

• Open-source CAD/CAM technologies were discussed, including legal issues surrounding Open CASCADE Technology and speculation about potential acquisitions, demonstrating the community's interest in accessible design tools.

• "Biopunk: Kitchen-Counter Scientists Hack the Software of Life" by Marcus Wohlsen was shared, reflecting the community's interest in DIY biology and biohacking approaches.