# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• The Cybathlon 2016 event was highlighted, featuring competitions involving assistive technologies and human augmentation, demonstrating practical applications of transhumanist technologies.

• Participants expressed interest in cochlear implant firmware, suggesting a community focus on analyzing and potentially modifying medical implant software for enhancement purposes.

• A substantive debate occurred regarding IQ as a metric for intelligence enhancement, with some arguing for its limited utility while others defended its value for analysis; emotional intelligence was noted as potentially more predictive of life outcomes.

• Several DNA synthesis companies (Gen9, IDT, Thermo-Fisher) were compared with specific pricing details ($0.15-0.36 per base pair), indicating the community's practical engagement with biotechnology tools and their accessibility.

• A paper on "Post-human mathematics" was shared, exploring how computer-generated mathematics might differ from human approaches, reflecting interest in how AI could transform fundamental intellectual disciplines.

• Participants discussed biological modification possibilities including bone remodeling and vocal fold development, exploring potential genetic approaches to tissue remodeling in adults.