# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (March 12, 2016)

* A connection was noted between DMT experiences and deep dream neural networks, with archels_ sharing a YouTube video of James Kent describing his first DMT experience and commenting "it's scary how much this sounds like the deep dream neural networks," to which c0rw1n replied this observation was not uncommon.

* A user (yashgaroth) mentioned they were finalizing a DNA sequence for synthesis and expressed hope that the synthesis company would ship to residential addresses, suggesting DIY biohacking or genetic engineering work.

* There was a brief discussion about FourFire looking for fenn's truncated version of "Permutation City" (a novel by Greg Egan that explores themes of consciousness uploading and simulation).

* The conversation included references to synthetic biology work being done in non-commercial settings, with kanzure jokingly asking if adding an "open for business" sign would help with getting materials delivered to a residential address.

* The log showed a community interested in consciousness-altering substances, neural networks, DIY biology, and transhumanist fiction, though most of the log consisted of join/quit messages rather than substantive discussion.