# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 10, 2011)

* Lucas Dimoveo announced a Google+ hangout presentation about implant technology, specifically mentioning haptic sensing implants and devices that interface with Bluetooth with automatic software updates.

* Utopiah shared a link to "The Posthuman Startup" on AngelList (angel.co/the-posthuman-startup) along with a newsletter subscription link, suggesting an early attempt to formalize transhumanist business ventures.

* Kanzure announced the release of OCE 0.8 (Open Cascade Engine), an open-source 3D modeling kernel used for CAD applications, potentially relevant for DIY hardware development.

* A brief discussion occurred about job opportunities in bio/reprap/transhumanist fields, with the observation that few companies in these spaces "can afford to hire anyone worthwhile," highlighting economic challenges in early transhumanist ventures.

* The conversation revealed tension between transhumanist technological aspirations and practical implementation challenges, such as software compatibility issues preventing participation in the implant technology presentation.