# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• Users discussed open-source 3D modeling technologies, including "verbnurbs" (a JavaScript NURBS library) and "lolcad," with technical details about their capabilities for curve-surface modeling and the importance of proper testing in NURBS implementations.

• The channel explored cognitive enhancement through nootropics, with specific discussion of piracetam and modafinil, particularly their effects when combined with caffeine and potential impact on performance metrics like typing speed.

• Detailed resources for DIY fabrication were shared, including lcamtuf's guides on CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting, demonstrating the channel's focus on practical maker skills relevant to transhumanist projects.

• A technical discussion about IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) critically examined its design limitations regarding speed-of-light constraints and incentive mechanisms for data storage, showing the channel's interest in decentralized data infrastructure.

• Participants debated the physiological and psychological effects of steroids, with some sharing anecdotal evidence of behavioral changes while others questioned whether "roid rage" is a real phenomenon or merely a stereotype.

• The channel demonstrated interest in advanced wearable technology through inquiries about 3D printed bipedal exoskeletons, suggesting exploration of human augmentation through custom fabrication.

• Computer vision resources were recommended, including OpenCV tutorials and SIFT (Scale-Invariant Feature Transform) techniques, indicating the community's interest in machine perception technologies.