# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (May 16, 2011)

• A DIY laser microscope project was shared via YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNtYFVEgq8), demonstrating grassroots efforts in creating accessible scientific instrumentation.

• A directed evolution paper was discussed, with an Ars Technica article explaining how phage infections can be used to force the directed evolution of proteins (http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2011/05/using-phage-infections-to-force-the-directed-evolution-of-proteins.ars).

• A Wired article was shared about FDA regulation of direct access to personal genomic data, highlighting the regulatory challenges in personal genomics (http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/04/last-chance-let-the-fda-know-why-you-want-direct-access-to-your-own-genome/).

• Discussion about patent law and research exemptions took place, specifically examining whether open-sourcing designs that use patented components could lead to legal issues even without commercial profit.

• A brief discussion about the potential impact of augmented reality technology and other "light-H+" technologies on education systems was initiated, considering how these technologies might disrupt traditional educational institutions.

• A reference was made to "theinfo.org" and its Google Group as a resource for "big data" discussions, suggesting connections between transhumanist interests and data science.