# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Kanzure launched a beta video aggregator (diyhpl.us:9000) for transhumanist and H+ content, featuring technical presentations including Ed Boyden's neuroscience talks and Andrew Hessel's introduction to synthetic biology.

• Josh discussed his goal of creating memristor crossbars and training them to develop intelligence, representing interest in neuromorphic computing approaches to AI development.

• The Golem Project (demo.cs.brandeis.edu/golem) from Hod Lipson's lab was shared, showcasing evolutionary robotics where machines evolve their own body plans and control systems.

• Open Source Ecology's Global Village Construction Set (openfarmtech.org) was highlighted, with news that founder Marcin Jakubowski would be presenting at an upcoming TED talk in February.

• The community discussed videos from the 27C3 hacker conference, particularly Lepht Anonym's presentation on DIY cybernetics and biohacking titled "Cybernetics for the Masses."

• Tim Schmidt announced becoming an official "Core RepRap Developer," indicating growth in the open-source 3D printing community (reprap.org).

• Participants debated strategies for meaningful engagement on technical platforms, including limiting submission rates, implementing real-time comments, and featuring a "DIY-H+ video of the day" to focus community attention.