# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

- Balaji Srinivasan, CEO of Bitcoin company 21, was discussed as a potential FDA appointee, with participants noting his transhumanist-aligned perspective on regulatory barriers to medical innovation and transhumanism.

- Researchers shared SYNseq, a novel method for mapping neural connectomes by labeling neurons with unique RNA "barcodes" that can be sequenced, representing a significant advancement over previous brain mapping technologies.

- A digital microfluidics device called OpenDropper was highlighted, capable of running an 8-bit Frogger game, demonstrating the convergence of computing principles with microfluidic technology.

- Participants debated the potential for accelerated evolution through cheap genome synthesis, discussing whether human-directed genetic engineering could outpace natural evolutionary processes.

- Advanced imaging technologies were discussed, including a Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM) capable of sub-angstrom resolution (below 100 picometers), breaking important barriers in visualizing atomic structures.

- A neuroscience paper on "Integrated control of predatory hunting by the central nucleus of the amygdala" was shared, highlighting neural mechanisms controlling specific behaviors, relevant to understanding brain function.

- Technical resources for experimental electronics were exchanged, including materials from the HathiTrust Digital Library and a curated collection of technical books, supporting DIY hardware development in transhumanist contexts.