X-Message-Number: 11118 Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 17:04:52 +0100 From: (John de Rivaz) Subject: Re: One Twentieth of a Second If we only live for the moment, 1/20 of a second, or even for one day, and a slightly different form of the same individual appears during the next time interval, we would still consider this form of existance preferable to being annihilated. Nevertheless, understanding of what it is that makes us *seem* to be the same person with continuity could give insight into how to preserve that continuity whilst science catches up with the problems of disease and ageing. Also, maybe it is an unconscious awareness (right or wrong) that each day is a little life and each sleep period a little death that makes people less woried about total annhilation of the crematorium or grave. Consider how many ellipses for death involve the mis-use of the words involved with sleep. ("*Rest* in peace" etc) -- Sincerely, * Longevity Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/lr.htm John de Rivaz * Fractal Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/fr.htm **************** Homepage:http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JohndeR In the information age, sharing can increase world wealth enormously, because giving information does not decrease your information. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=11118