# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• The Phonebloks modular phone concept was criticized for unrealistic technical claims, particularly regarding the challenges of creating a "dynamically configured bus/power backplane" that would allow true modularity beyond limited interfaces like USB.

• Open-source phone development was discussed, with mentions of Replicant (an FSF-funded Android spinoff) and the limitations of rooting phones to remove proprietary software, highlighting ongoing challenges in creating truly open hardware.

• A 3D printing discussion mentioned the #fosscar project on OFTC that aims to print cars, along with technical questions about incorporating honeycomb fill patterns into STL files for more efficient printing.

• JavaScript developers are adopting the workflow "author in ES6, transpile to UMD, distribute everywhere" as ES6 module syntax becomes standardized, showing the evolution of web development practices.

• Locata's VRay antenna technology was analyzed as likely only applicable to signals modulated in specific ways rather than for general radio reception, demonstrating technical scrutiny of emerging communications technology.

• A New Yorker article titled "A Prion Love Story" was shared, relating to prions (misfolded proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases), indicating interest in biological mechanisms relevant to transhumanist concerns.