Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Freezing to (not) death: cryonics and the quest for immortality (with Max Marty)
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Dec 8, 2021 Max Marty, an entrepreneur and futurist building the cryonics community, dives into the world of cryonics and its potential for immortality. He discusses the process of freezing bodies post-mortem and the philosophical implications of possibly reversing death. Marty explores the societal perceptions surrounding cryonics, the financial strategies like life insurance to fund preservation, and the remarkable technological advancements needed for a successful revival. He also delves into identity challenges, raising questions on whether revived individuals would truly be the same.
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Signing Up for Cryonics
- Contact a cryonics organization like Alcor or the Cryonics Institute to learn about the signup process.
- Consider factors like whole-body vs. neuropreservation and associated costs.
Revival Requirements
- Revival requires reversing damage from the freezing process, the cause of death, and aging.
- It also entails repairing brain damage incurred after legal death.
Cryopreservation and Time
- Cryopreservation significantly slows chemical reactions, effectively pausing time.
- This minimizes further decay, although radiation damage still occurs very slowly.
