# Key Points from Transhumanist IRC Discussion

• Participants explored various cognitive enhancement approaches, including nootropics (piracetam, noopept, modafinil), with detailed discussion of intranasal insulin for memory enhancement and concerns about neuronal insulin resistance potentially causing permanent brain damage.

• The group discussed inflammation management strategies, recommending avoiding grains and legumes, limiting fructose and linoleic acid, consuming nutrient-dense foods (especially seafood and organ meats), getting sunlight exposure, and supporting gut flora with soluble fiber.

• There was nuanced analysis of arachidonic acid's dual role in inflammation—serving as both a substrate for pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and an essential component for neural construction when properly balanced with DHA.

• Traditional food processing techniques were highlighted for their ability to increase digestibility of grains by breaking down problematic compounds like phytates, lectins, and prolamines.

• The 2012 Feynman Prize winners were noted: Gerhard Meyer, Leo Gross, and Jascha Repp for experimental molecular structure imaging, and David Soloveichik for theoretical work on DNA displacement cascades.

• Transcriptic.com was mentioned as having raised $1.2M in funding and leading AngelList's online investment feature, indicating growing interest in biotech startups within the transhumanist community.

• Participants discussed wearable computing applications, including using P300 EEG waves to trigger high-definition recording when unusual events are detected, suggesting potential memory augmentation technologies.