# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Logs

• Google+ was discussed as a promising social networking platform despite Google's previous failures in the social space.

• A documentary called "Transhuman" was shared (http://www.transhumandoc.com/news/nieuwsitem/artikel/transhuman-premiere-great-success/), with concerns expressed about its focus and representation of transhumanist ideas.

• Kanzure mentioned being invited to an FBI workshop on DIYbio, revealing tensions between biohacking communities and security/regulatory agencies.

• Peter Thiel's financial support for DIYbio projects was noted, with $2M being distributed in increments of $50k-$250k to biohacking initiatives.

• A technical discussion about NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) rendering in OpenGL occurred, focusing on troubleshooting 3D modeling visualization issues in Python.

• Participants debated the practical merits of subtractive manufacturing (CNC routing) versus additive manufacturing (3D printing), suggesting CNC was more practical for many current applications.

• A resource was shared about using Python to challenge patents by finding prior art (http://blip.tv/pycon-us-videos-2009-2010-2011/pycon-2011-how-to-kill-a-patent-with-python-4897800), demonstrating computational approaches to open innovation.

• A link to FPGA hardware project distribution and formatting resources was shared (https://www.boldport.com/docs/fpgaproj/), relevant to open hardware development efforts.