# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 17, 2011)

* Kanzure shared a link to a DIY transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) guide from 2008, showing early interest in non-invasive brain stimulation techniques within the transhumanist community.

* A DIY electrophysiology station project was mentioned from the SoCal DIYbio group, demonstrating grassroots efforts to develop low-cost neuroscience tools.

* Open Source Ecology (OSE) was discussed as a potential collaboration with Engineers Without Borders, though concerns were raised about EWB's intellectual property stance conflicting with open source principles.

* Participants discussed alternative energy options for remote locations, including gasifiers and solar power, in the context of building an off-grid hackerspace or community workshop.

* A discussion about earthbag building construction techniques showed interest in sustainable, DIY construction methods within the transhumanist community.

* The conversation touched on philosophical aspects of transhumanism, including references to Nick Bostrom's FAQ on transhumanism and debates about uploading consciousness.

* A musical/algorithmic composition tool called Otomata was shared (http://earslap.com/projectslab/otomata/).