# Key Points from IRC Discussions

• Kanzure criticized the Emotiv EPOC EEG headset's technical limitations and business model of "walled garden, sell the device at a loss, make up for it by selling software," while expressing broader skepticism about consumer EEG headsets for serious applications.

• Participants discussed organ transplant economics and regulations, noting that the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984 prohibits organ sales in the US while allowing reasonable logistical payments, and comparing global black market prices (kidneys selling for $1,000-2,000 in Manila versus up to $20,000 in South Africa).

• The conversation touched on biohacking, with frustration expressed about public perception focusing on "science fiction horror" scenarios rather than practical applications.

• Technical discussions included a debate about ffmpeg versus libav software forks, API stability issues, and package maintenance politics across Linux distributions.

• Someone proposed the idea of modifying brain endothelium to be more "cryo-friendly" with greater tensile strength, framing it as a potential anti-stroke measure.

• Hardware and maker projects were referenced, including Bunnie Huang's website as a manufacturing resource, "social video glasses" on Indiegogo, and RepRap being used for education in Houston.

• The SENS Research Foundation's summer internship program was mentioned, noting that interns receive approximately $2,000/month for up to three months at the Buck Institute or SRF Research Center.