# Summary of IRC Log from March 7, 2015

• Bryan Bishop (kanzure) live-transcribed the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2015, creating detailed transcripts of multiple sessions including Charlie Lee's keynote, Andreas Antonopoulos' talk on decentralization through game theory, and panels on Bitcoin regulation, security, and trading derivatives.

• A discussion about biological systems and quantum criticality emerged, referencing a paper titled "Are Biological Systems Poised at Criticality?" which explores phase transitions in biological systems, including how neuron membrane lipids may be tuned to exist near solid/liquid phase transitions.

• A controversial claim was shared about fecal matter transplants potentially transferring personality traits and allergies between individuals, with speculation about security implications and the possibility of engineered bacteria affecting human behavior.

• Joi Ito (MIT Media Lab director) recommended Joscha Bach's talk "From Computation to Consciousness" from the 31st Chaos Communication Congress (31C3).

• A brief exchange occurred about biohacking protocols for molecular biology techniques like electroporation, DNA assembly, and PCR, highlighting interest in DIY approaches to laboratory techniques.

• A resource for chip documentation was shared (chipdb on GitHub), which provides YAML-formatted specifications for electronic components like the 74238 decoder/demultiplexer.

• A discussion about employment laws regarding overtime work noted that software engineering and IT positions are often exempt from overtime pay requirements in states like California.