# Key Points from IRC Logs

• SpaceX's Falcon 9 ORBCOMM first stage propulsive landing video was shared, demonstrating significant progress in reusable rocket technology that could dramatically reduce space launch costs.

• The NIH 3D Print Exchange (3dprint.nih.gov) was discussed as a resource for 3D printable models of anatomical structures and laboratory equipment, showing the democratization of biomedical tools.

• Several stenographic keyboard projects were highlighted, including StenoBoard, Stenosaurus, and the open-source StenoFW repository, which could enable dramatically faster text input methods relevant to human augmentation.

• A collection of functional programming libraries for Python (fn.py, toolz, funcy) were shared, indicating interest in more declarative and mathematical programming paradigms.

• USB security tools were discussed, particularly the Facedancer11 board that enables USB device emulation in Python for security testing, alongside concerns about airplane system vulnerabilities accessed through in-flight entertainment systems.

• The community demonstrated academic resource sharing capabilities with automated paper retrieval systems, highlighting the importance of open access to scientific knowledge in transhumanist circles.