# Key Points from IRC Log

• A user proposed creating an earthquake prediction challenge on Kaggle, seeking seismic data sources from USGS and IRIS, though they were informed by an expert that earthquake prediction beyond 5-10 seconds warning is not currently possible with statistical validity.

• Kanzure mentioned meeting with David Ten Have from Ponoko, who expressed interest in collaborating on SKDB (Skill Database) projects, suggesting potential developments in open hardware manufacturing.

• There was brief discussion about Robert Bradbury's death (a noted transhumanist and computer scientist known for his work on nanotechnology and life extension).

• A discussion emerged about charity funding for open source development, noting the relatively small scale of FSF ($1M/year) compared to organizations like Red Cross ($1.3B/year), with observations that corporations often fund open source directly.

• Kanzure mentioned working on "hplusvideo" and considered converting it to HTML5 to make educational content more accessible on smartphones.

• There was a brief reference to past controversy involving Tyler Emerson, Alicia Isaac, and the Foresight Institute, though details were sparse.