# Key Points from IRC Log

• A debate occurred about biophysics theories related to consciousness, with criticism of Roger Penrose's quantum consciousness theories, which one participant described as "experiments IN MY HEAD."

• Participants discussed the role of the channel in encouraging public interest in transhumanism, with disagreement about whether members should focus on outreach or technical discussion.

• A link was shared about Reality Keys (http://www.coindesk.com/reality-keys-bitcoins-third-party-guarantor-contracts/), a third-party guarantor for Bitcoin contracts, prompting jokes about trust in financial services.

• A security challenge game called Microcorruption (http://microcorruption.com/) was recommended to channel members.

• A Nature Methods paper was referenced (http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v2/n9/full/nmeth787.html), though the specific content wasn't discussed in detail.

• An article was shared about Chinese students using IV drips in classrooms to boost energy and concentration during study sessions, which was described as "over the top" by one participant.