# Summary of ##hplusroadmap IRC Conversation (March 14, 2016)

* Discussion of space colonization included the concept of substituting centrifugal force for gravity in space habitats, and industrial processes that are uniquely feasible in space such as containerless melting, molecular beam epitaxy, and the deployment of solar collectors.

* Lunar glass was mentioned as potentially 100x stronger than normal fiberglass due to its low water content, highlighting potential materials science advantages in space manufacturing.

* A science fiction novel "The Helix and the Sword" by John McLaughlin was discussed as a notable work exploring genetic engineering and space colonization themes, with participants noting its rarity and comparing it to Frank Herbert's work.

* Sleep-typing experiments were shared, where a user documented text produced while typing during sleep states, though the experimenter expressed skepticism about finding meaningful "signal" in the output.

* Nootropics discussion included recommendations to experiment slowly with one substance at a time, with specific suggestions for caffeine+theanine combinations, piracetam, and observations that minimizing workflow distractions may be more effective than any drug.

* Resources for nootropics research were shared, including Slate Star Codex's 2016 Nootropics Survey Results and Gwern.net's comprehensive nootropics guide.

* Conversation about drug testing methods mentioned the limitations of reagent testing kits versus more advanced technologies like Raman spectrometry for verifying substance purity and identity.