# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (November 4, 2010)

* A brief discussion occurred about "biopunk" as a term for DIYbio, with a comment that it seems to have a "second artist effect" similar to steampunk or dieselpunk movements.

* An article titled "Whither Biohackers" was shared via the DIYbio.org website, examining the direction of the biohacking community.

* A security article about Metasploit and SCADA exploits was shared, discussing vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, with one participant noting an error in the publication date.

* A cell counter application for Android was mentioned, potentially useful for DIY biology applications.

* An interview with Smári McCarthy about Iceland's shift from banking to information freedom was shared.

* An open-source microelectrode array system called "Neurorighter" was discussed, with links to documentation and channel mapping information.

* Participants discussed NASA's subvocal EMG technology and questioned why NASA doesn't publish more of their technology developments despite government work being public domain.

* A discussion about mass spectrometry being used for protein sequencing occurred, suggesting some participants were learning about established techniques.

* Someone inquired about interest in building a book scanner, likely referring to DIY book digitization projects.