# Key Points from IRC Log

• Researchers discussed whole brain simulation, with one user seeking information on fruit fly brain emulation and noting that the Blue Brain Project was only simulating 50,000 neurons, which is less than a quarter of a fruit fly's brain capacity.

• A memristor-based brain simulation was discussed, with links shared to articles about "Moneta: A Mind Made from Memristors" and related research from IEEE Spectrum.

• Anders Sandberg's RPG work was noted as being published through Steve Jackson Games, showing the intersection between transhumanist researchers and gaming/simulation.

• Discussion about the effectiveness of various communication platforms for transhumanist discourse, with some participants expressing frustration with Facebook and mailing lists like WTA-talk and Humanity+, suggesting IRC and email might be more effective.

• Participants shared information about nootropics (cognitive enhancers), with recommendations to check Longecity/Imminst forums for more current information than what was being circulated on Extropian lists.

• A business model was proposed for leasing domain names rather than selling them outright, allowing domain owners to generate revenue while maintaining ownership of valuable domains.

• Concerns were raised about the cost-effectiveness of advertising on transhumanist websites, with one example showing Life Extension Foundation paying $15,000 for an ad on H+ Magazine that generated only 442 clicks ($33/click).