# Key Points from IRC Log

• The Maker Movement was highlighted through a YouTube video, emphasizing its importance for innovation and DIY culture in technology development.

• Designed DNA crystals were discussed, with links to the Protein Data Bank's "Molecule of the Month" resources, noting that DNA synthesis has been completely automated and custom DNA can be ordered from commercial biotech companies.

• Electropermanent magnets were shared as an emerging technology that enables programmable magnets with zero static power consumption, with links to research papers and thesis work on the topic.

• The SENS Foundation received a $500,000 pledge from Jason Hope, with related events including Mike Kope speaking at a Thiel Foundation event and a SENS/LA meeting featuring Organovo's CEO discussing bioprinting technology.

• Research on longevity genetics was discussed, specifically a paper on "Genetic Signatures of Exceptional Longevity in Humans" that identified 150 SNPs found in approximately 70% of sampled centenarians.

• DIY technology projects were shared, including a 250W CO2 laser cutter project and discussion of TEA CO2 lasers that can produce megawatt peak power with nanosecond pulse lengths.

• Historical transhumanist documents were linked, including "Transhuman Technologies v1.1" from 1995 and archived websites from early transhumanist thinkers like Max More.