# Key Points from IRC Log (June 23, 2011)

* Discussion of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and galvanic vestibular stimulation, noting their similar protocols though limited knowledge of physiological effects.

* Participants noted Alan Turing's birthday (Turing Day) and mentioned that Konrad Zuse's birthday was the previous day, expressing surprise that Turing didn't receive a Google Doodle.

* A body language guide was shared and discussed, with particular interest in techniques for countering dominant handshakes, along with military hand signals infographics.

* Concerns were raised about the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), with mention of a letter sent by 53 venture capitalists to senators expressing opposition to the bill.

* Discussion of patent reform legislation that was criticized for favoring large businesses while facing opposition from independent inventors, small businesses, and academics.

* An announcement that Foresight Institute (foresight.org) would be streaming their reunion event that weekend.

* Brief mention of synthetic biology regulation, with criticism of misleading phrasing in a Forbes article that made it sound like reverse engineering of the 1918 influenza virus caused 50 million deaths.