# Key Points from IRC Log

• Discussion about broken Vitamin-C synthesis genes in humans, with JayDugger noting that most mammals (including other primates) can synthesize vitamin C, but humans and guinea pigs lack this ability.

• A Reddit thread was shared asking about human design improvements, with "Re-enabling broken Vitamin-C synthesis genes" being one of the suggestions.

• The EU Green Party adopted the Pirate Party's position on copyright, standing against ACTA provisions like "monitoring of internet users without initial suspicion" and data transfer to countries without adequate protection.

• Conversation about transhumanist organizations, with kanzure expressing criticism of Humanity+ and the Singularity Institute as "dysfunctional and not technologists," preferring practical work over media visibility.

• A meteorology technician joined the channel, mentioning their work with ensemble forecasting and computational models using WRF, GFS and other systems to predict weather patterns.

• Discussion about the value of technical skills versus media outreach in transhumanism, with some members emphasizing the importance of practical development work over publicity.

• A member mentioned interest in using the Gephi toolkit for network visualization but was reluctant to learn Java programming to implement it.