LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Cryonics is free” by Mati_Roy
Sep 30, 2024
Explore the groundbreaking shift in cryonics, now becoming an affordable option for post-mortem care. Discover how organizations in the western USA are pioneering brain preservation techniques aimed at future revival. Learn about the role of non-profit partnerships in ensuring quality preservation and advancing neuroscience research. This discussion highlights the emerging accessibility of cryonics, making it an intriguing consideration for those thinking about life after death.
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Cryonics Is Practically Cost-Free
- Cryonics can now be effectively cost-free through programs that cover brain-only preservation and associated logistics.
- These offerings make brain preservation comparable in cost to a usual funeral while aiming to preserve identity for potential future revival.
Sign Up With Regional Programs
- Consider signing up with regional programs like Oregon Brain Preservation if you live in eligible areas and want brain-only preservation.
- Complete the required paperwork to opt into research-linked preservation that covers transport and cremation fees.
Preservation Linked To Research Sampling
- Some programs pair preservation with research by taking small biopsies for quality measurement and neuroscience.
- Providers state these biopsies should not significantly affect memories or personality.