# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 30, 2010)

• A link to adeno-associated virus (AAV) was shared, which is significant in gene therapy research, along with a reference to "Virus Dynamics: Mathematical Principles of Immunology and Virology" by Nowak, suggesting interest in mathematical modeling of viral systems.

• GnuBio was discussed as a purported "open-source genome sequencing startup," though further discussion revealed it wasn't actually open source, highlighting tensions between commercial and open approaches in biotech.

• A comprehensive effort to aggregate hackerspace information was mentioned, including collecting links, Twitter accounts, RSS feeds, IRC channels, and mailing lists from hackerspaces worldwide.

• Creative Commons patent licensing resources were shared, including Science Commons' patent licenses and Open Patents, showing interest in alternative intellectual property frameworks for innovation.

• The PS3 security system was compromised through reverse engineering when developers discovered Sony used the same random seed value for encryption, rendering their AES implementation vulnerable.

• An upcoming Humanity+ UK conference (January 2011) was announced, featuring transhumanist speakers and topics.

• A job posting from Tethers Unlimited (space tether technology company) was shared that listed RepRap experience as a desired qualification, suggesting industrial/aerospace adoption of open hardware.

• Various resources on human enhancement were shared, including meetup groups and academic talks on the ethics and implications of creating "superhumans."