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The Hustle Daily Show

Billionaires invest in immortality

Jan 26, 2024
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.

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