Billionaires investing in cryonics and extreme wealth preservation, Microsoft launching VR conference rooms, and a McDonald's spinoff getting off the ground are discussed in this entertaining podcast.
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Billionaires are investing in cryonics and other methods to achieve immortality and preserve their wealth.
The complexity and uncertain legal standing of cryonic suspension trusts pose challenges to preserving wealth for potential revival in the future.
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The Fascinating World of Cryonics and Extreme Wealth Preservation
The podcast explores the concept of cryonics and extreme wealth preservation. Many billionaires, including Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos, are investing in cryonics in an attempt to achieve immortality. Cryonic suspension trusts have been developed to preserve wealth for individuals who plan to be cryogenically frozen and revived in the future. However, the legal and practical complexities of these trusts make their effectiveness uncertain. The podcast discusses the various challenges and considerations involved in preserving wealth for a potentially revived future self.
The Murky Territory of Cryonic Suspension Trusts
The podcast highlights the complexity of cryonic suspension trusts, which are designed to preserve wealth for individuals who plan to be revived in the future. These trusts face legal obstacles due to limitations on trust terms and the requirement for a viable entity to accept the assets. The podcast also explores different approaches, such as accumulation trusts and dynasty trusts, which attempt to work around these challenges. However, the efficacy and enforceability of these solutions remain unclear, as the technology and legality of cryonic revival are uncertain.
The Gamble of Cryonics and Wealth Preservation
The podcast delves into the speculative nature of preserving wealth for cryogenically frozen individuals. While cryonic suspension trusts offer a potential solution, their effectiveness is untested and may not stand up in court. Despite the lack of existing technology to revive frozen individuals, there is a growing industry built around preserving wealth for potential future revival. The podcast highlights the efforts of a lawyer in Scottsdale, Arizona, who has created cryonic suspension trusts. However, the ultimate success and legal standing of these trusts remain uncertain.
The wealthiest people who have ever lived just want to keep living. A slew of multi-million dollar investments are being allocated from the 1% towards cryonics and other methods to ensure their lives and wealth never end. Although it’s fun to see billionaires throw money, will anything actually come from this? Plus: Microsoft launches VR conference rooms and a McDonald’s spinoff is getting off the ground.
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