# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (Oct 26, 2011)

* Participants discussed the efficacy of performance-enhancing drugs, with kanzure questioning why transhumanists seem generally opposed to steroids despite their alignment with enhancement goals.

* Fenn reported positive experiences with noopept, noting it was "definitely more noticeable than piracetam" though without a dramatic "I feel smarter" effect, instead providing a sense of coordination and thought control.

* The group discussed plans for creating a supplement search engine with parametric search capabilities (similar to Octopart), featuring price comparison, regimen sharing, and the ability to search by metrics like price per dose and minimum package size.

* Participants explored the challenges of supplement comparison, including how to account for bioavailability differences (e.g., "super bio-sorb coq10"), time-variant effects, and the need for rigorous tracking of cognitive performance and mood metrics.

* Kanzure shared news about Peter Thiel's "Breakout Labs" for science funding and the Royal Society making their journal archive permanently free to access, which sparked discussion about scientific publishing access.

* The conversation touched on the relationship between transhumanism and space exploration, with JayDugger noting the connection dates back to Dandridge Cole's work for General Electric in the early 1960s.