# Key Points from IRC Discussion

• A detailed debate on cryonics explored whether revival would involve direct tissue reanimation or mind uploading through destructive scanning, with some participants suggesting uploading might be the only practical approach for currently cryopreserved individuals.

• Participants discussed technical methods for brain scanning at nanometer resolution, comparing polishing versus slicing techniques, and proposed a continuous rotating table system that could polish and scan brain tissue under oil to achieve the necessary 100nm resolution.

• The conversation addressed the capabilities of electron microscopy for neural mapping, clarifying that it can detect postsynaptic density but not individual receptor proteins, suggesting advanced image processing algorithms would be needed for complete neural mapping.

• A discussion on organic versus conventional farming referenced a New York Times article, noting that while organic produce wasn't necessarily more nutritious, it contained higher phosphorus levels and organic meat had less antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

• The iGEM competition and Biobricks system were criticized as problematic, with one participant reporting that "90% of what our team requested from iGEM didn't work at all" and describing the design specification as "an outdated mess."

• Participants shared experiences with nootropics, with one planning to start a regimen of noopept, citicoline, and alpha-GPC, leading to discussions about appropriate dosages and reliable suppliers.