# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• A Polish patient waking from a coma via brain stimulator implant sparked discussion about ultrasound brain stimulation as a potential home-use technology, comparable to transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).

• A research paper challenging programmed aging theories was shared, concluding that non-programmed aging theories based on Medawar's insights remain the most scientifically sound explanation for how aging evolved.

• The 2016 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts symposium was highlighted, featuring forward-looking space technologies including "Directed Energy for Interstellar Study," "Torpor Inducing Transfer Habitats for Human Stasis to Mars," and concepts for asteroid reconstitution and Venus exploration.

• A significant scientific research issue was discussed: one-fifth of all scientific papers about genes contain errors due to Excel automatically converting gene names to dates, demonstrating how software defaults can compromise research integrity.

• Tensions in open source development were revealed when saurik expressed frustration about Bitcoin Core forking his "ldid" code signing tool without proper upstream communication, highlighting cultural shifts in open source collaboration practices.

• A resource comparing software verification approaches ("Tests vs Types") was shared, providing a comparative analysis of different testing methodologies for software development.