# Key Points from IRC Discussion

• A user inquired about universal psychometrics, specifically seeking clarification on how partial updates in Markov Decision Process (MDP) transition functions resolve to succeeding states, referencing a technical paper (http://users.dsic.upv.es/~flip/papers/TR-upsycho2012.pdf).

• Discussion emerged about the concept of creating AI roadmaps, with participants suggesting that instead of a single roadmap, a collection of possible paths (A, B, C) along with analysis of non-viable approaches would be more useful for advancing the field.

• A participant shared work on SolveSpace CAD software, including commits for STEP file export functionality and surface intersection algorithms, with links to the GitHub repository and related projects like stepcode.org.

• There was technical discussion about network configuration for AWS instances, including options for opening ports and using nginx for routing between domains and subdomains.

• A detailed quote was shared about automated chemical synthesis machines, noting that while impressive, they still require human chemists to define new chemistry of interest and program the machines for specific reactions.

• An interesting concept of "recursive auctions" for information was discussed, where the first copy of information is most valuable, with subsequent copies decreasing in value as they lose novelty, creating a market-based approach to information sharing.

• A researcher shared insights about elephant foot anatomy research, noting the difficulty of studying these structures because they're embedded in flat pads and require specialized CT scanning of cadaveric material.