# Key Points from IRC Log

• A talk on automated mining (underground, underwater, and in space) was shared via link: http://bit.ly/hHpxRe, which was described as "fantastic."

• Discussion of DNA origami nanobreadboards for carbon nanotube architecture at Caltech, with kanzure visiting Erik Winfree's lab and considering whether to document this technology if it hasn't been published yet.

• Mayko reported developing a gearbox mechanism that crosses a spectrum in approximately 100 steps, with precision to within 5-10 nanometers.

• The Library of Congress blocking Wikileaks was discussed, with speculation about how librarians might subvert such censorship and references to JFK's speech about government transparency.

• A live stream of the Humanity+ conference at Caltech was announced and shared: http://humanityplus.org/conferences/stream/

• Git version control commands and techniques were discussed between users regarding branch management and file tracking.