# Summary of IRC Log from July 12, 2011

* An article about biohackers was shared (http://h30565.www3.hp.com/t5/Feature-Articles/The-Rise-of-Biohackers/ba-p/167), with criticism about its technical inaccuracies, particularly regarding PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) equipment being incorrectly called a "reactor" and concerns about the high prices mentioned.

* Brief mention of data backup strategies, with discussion comparing Carbonite's unlimited backup service ($60/year) versus physical "sneakernet" approaches for data transfer and storage.

* kanzure mentioned attending what appears to be a transhumanist or biohacker meetup in NYC, where they met several people including someone named as "the morgellons guy" (Ryan Ogle).

* A conversation about authentic Chinese food sparked a brief discussion about whether authenticity is desirable in Chinese cuisine, particularly regarding traditional ingredients like organ meats.

* There was a brief reference to graph theory being discussed at the NYC meetup, suggesting theoretical mathematics or network analysis was a topic of interest among the participants.