Cryosphere Podcast

Kai Micah Mills - Why Pet Cryonics Matters

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Aug 25, 2022
Kai Micah Mills, the Founder of Cryopets and a tech entrepreneur, dives into the fascinating world of pet cryonics. He shares his unconventional journey from tech ventures to cryopreservation, challenging traditional educational norms along the way. Mills discusses the emotional bonds between pets and owners, emphasizing how this impacts the acceptance of cryonics. He also addresses ethical considerations and future implications for the industry, advocating for greater integration of cryonics in veterinary care. A unique look at life extension for our furry friends!
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INSIGHT

Cryonics: The Neglected Life Extension Key

  • Cryonics is an underfunded necessary branch in the life extension tech tree.
  • It's a more achievable effort now than longevity therapies that face biological complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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Cryonics as Plan A, Not Backup

  • Life extension community often views cryonics as plan B due to fear of death and temporary death in cryonics.
  • Cryonics should be plan A because death's inevitability surpasses any longevity therapy's timeline.
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Hybrid Vet Hospital Enables Quality Cryopreservation

  • Combining an animal hospital with cryonics ensures rapid, lab-quality preservation after euthanasia.
  • This hybrid model allows scientifically verifiable pet cryopreservation, unlike current human field cases.
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