# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 2, 2016)

* A paper titled "The Ethics of Exponential Life Extension through Brain Preservation" was discussed, with criticism of its outdated technical references and questionable claims about consciousness being "stored as physical structure" during sleep.

* The concept of the human brain being "maladapted" to the human body was mentioned, described metaphorically as "a jet engine mounted on a bicycle" - suggesting a mismatch between our cognitive capabilities and biological limitations.

* An extended discussion occurred about child labor laws and the ethics of teaching children technical skills like soldering, circuit board design, and biohacking sterile techniques - with debate about whether home-based technical education differs legally from commercial work.

* Participants discussed the practicalities and ethics of selecting children (both biological and adopted) for specific aptitudes, including considerations about genetic testing and predictability of skills/abilities.

* The conversation touched on the legal distinction between children helping with family businesses versus learning hobbies at home, with implications for DIY science and technology education.