# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 9, 2013)

* A scientific paper on neurophysiology was shared and archived via paperbot (http://jn.physiology.org/content/75/1/184.full.pdf), demonstrating the channel's focus on collecting and preserving research materials.

* A "Body Hacking Convention" in Austin was mentioned, though there was some skepticism about its focus on aesthetic modifications like non-functional implants and tattoos rather than more functional augmentations.

* A Fingerworks Touchstream ST keyboard was highlighted on eBay, sparking a brief discussion about keyboard preferences among transhumanists and technology enthusiasts.

* Members discussed cryptocurrency transactions, specifically Peercoin (PPC), with one user attempting to teach another about wallet addresses and transaction verification, highlighting the community's interest in decentralized financial systems.

* The conversation demonstrated the channel's focus on practical transhumanist technologies spanning multiple domains: neuroscience research, body modification, human-computer interfaces, and alternative economic systems.