I have become very interested in cryonics. Actually, I saw you at Alcor 2-3 years ago when I was checking out the facility (you were surrounded by reporters - something to do with 50th anniversary). I was impressed then with (your) advanced thinking about cryonics and especially the more practical side, such as strategic organizational structuring and the revival trusts. In fact, I have a phone call set in an hour or so with Mark House to discuss the trusts in more detail.
Max More has provided us with a helpful summary of a rather unfortunately obscure book and author in this article. Curious indeed is the hypocrisy of Harrington, and countless others, who give LIP SERVICE to the reasonableness of Cryopreservation and then proceed to NOT EXECUTE SOLID ARRANGEMENTS to make Cryonics real. I remain ambivalent about how we should feel or speak of these people. Do we thank them for their positive views on Cryonics and a life promoting stance? Or do we call them on the hypocrisy of saying "Of course cryonics makes sense...but no, I am not actually going to personally do the necessary work to sign up and properly fund my cryopreservation?"
I've kind of had it with celebrities like Larry King talking about being cryopreserved and then not ACTUALLY doing it. Anyone else feel this frustration? These aren't heroes...they are POSERS.
Great stuff, Max. I am also enjoying your interviews. Keep ‘em coming!
I appreciate the encouragement, Steve! I'm currently aiming to write two pieces per month.
I have become very interested in cryonics. Actually, I saw you at Alcor 2-3 years ago when I was checking out the facility (you were surrounded by reporters - something to do with 50th anniversary). I was impressed then with (your) advanced thinking about cryonics and especially the more practical side, such as strategic organizational structuring and the revival trusts. In fact, I have a phone call set in an hour or so with Mark House to discuss the trusts in more detail.
Max More has provided us with a helpful summary of a rather unfortunately obscure book and author in this article. Curious indeed is the hypocrisy of Harrington, and countless others, who give LIP SERVICE to the reasonableness of Cryopreservation and then proceed to NOT EXECUTE SOLID ARRANGEMENTS to make Cryonics real. I remain ambivalent about how we should feel or speak of these people. Do we thank them for their positive views on Cryonics and a life promoting stance? Or do we call them on the hypocrisy of saying "Of course cryonics makes sense...but no, I am not actually going to personally do the necessary work to sign up and properly fund my cryopreservation?"
I've kind of had it with celebrities like Larry King talking about being cryopreserved and then not ACTUALLY doing it. Anyone else feel this frustration? These aren't heroes...they are POSERS.