# Key Points from IRC Discussions

• OpenBCI is developing affordable neurofeedback hardware, including a $99 board and the Ultracortex Mark 3 headset, enabling neurofeedback training without messy pastes and gels.

• Participants discussed various cognitive enhancement approaches, including nootropics (berberine, curcumin with piperine, 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, methylene blue) and near-infrared laser therapy (LLLT), with references to scientific literature on their effects.

• The "Just F***ing Do It" (JFDI) philosophy emerged as experienced members emphasized technical skill development and execution over philosophical discussions about transhumanism.

• Body modification options were evaluated, including RFID and magnet implants for sensing electromagnetic fields, alongside discussions of their compatibility with electronics work and medical procedures.

• Financial independence was framed as a strategic goal for transhumanists, with recommendations to pursue high-paying tech careers and investments to eventually fund research.

• Laboratory equipment discussions covered HPLC systems and DIY lab possibilities using secondhand equipment, with debates about medical testing costs in different countries.

• Technical conversations included negative stiffness materials, Jacques Mattheij's parametric CAD system for windmill design, and various 3D scanning technologies as complements to 3D printing.

• Multiple scientific papers were shared covering CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, microbiota transfer, transgenic sweet potatoes, and methodological issues with p-values in research.