# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Sept 13, 2011)

* A neuroscience gallery was updated at conncad.com/gallery, potentially containing new visualizations or research related to neural systems.

* A user inquired about tools for extracting citation statistics from PDF proceedings, specifically to identify the top 10 most cited papers in a document.

* A discussion about Freitas' mechanosynthesis process was initiated, with a question about applying the technique (synthesizing molecules, crashing on surface, using CVD until manipulator pickup) for non-mechanosynthesis applications to achieve well-known tip geometry.

* Upverter (likely an electronic design platform) was mentioned as being accepted into Y Combinator's startup accelerator program.

* There was a brief technical discussion comparing Python performance enhancement tools, specifically Cython versus alternatives like NumPy.blitz and Shedskin.

* A philosophical comment suggested that a "successful singularity" would be one that could be ignored by individuals while simultaneously expanding consumer product availability.