Cryosphere Podcast Robin Hanson - Conformity & Cryonics (+ Guest Host Nikki Olson)
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Apr 14, 2022 AI Snips
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Robin Hanson's Cryonics Journey
- Robin Hanson shared how he first learned about cryonics in Silicon Valley in 1984 and finally signed up in 1994.
- Despite long interest and some public talks, cryonics remains a peripheral part of his life.
The Contrarian's Argument Problem
- Contrarians often have views so outside the norm that others refuse to engage with their arguments.
- This silence is not an endorsement but a typical pattern where contrary views get ignored, making it hard to debate their merits.
Pay for Friends' Cryonics Coverage
- Offering to pay for cryonics coverage for your close friends could change perceptions of cryonicists as selfish.
- This gesture shows care and helps the community escape negative stereotypes about cryonics.