[MURG] Re: MURG digest, Vol 1 #151 - 2 msgs

[cat13 at illrepute.org]

"king-yin yan" <y.k.y at lycos.com> writes:

> Jesse your roadmap is at:
> MU.org --> murg --> associated files

Thanks!

Version 2.1 of that roadmap (the .xml file), which is more recent than the
image files, includes an estimated timeline.  The file is viewable with Dia:
http://www.lysator.liu.se/~alla/dia/

> 1. The worm project is to demonstrate feasibility, but for what?

Feasibility of reproducing neural activity, and proof of our commitment and
ability.

> We need a business plan that tells us what IS the product, and how
> does it generate income, etc. Otherwise it would still be a volunteer
> job.

Are you proposing we get into the biotech business in the near future?
If so, we'll need to find scientists who are willing to work for a startup,
seasoned upper management, legal counsel, and VC.  I am also nervous about
starting a business during a global recession.
What I had in mind was finishing the worm project in order to get some
research experience under our belts, and continue on a volunteer basis. I'll
admit, though, that I haven't yet fully fleshed out my idea.

> 2. Maybe we should consider re-using other people's stuff. For example
> if there is an existing cell-outlining software, then maybe we should try
> to co-opt those people rather than create our own. This saves *time*,
> which is most valuable.

Absolutely.  I believe we looked for existing useful projects a couple of
years ago, and there were none to be found.  That may have changed since.