X-Message-Number: 13884 Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 07:46:50 -0700 From: Bryan Hall <> Subject: cryonics documentaries References: <> > I watch every science and technology show I > can find time for on the science oriented cable channels. To date I've seen less > than > a half dozen documentaries that mention cryonics. I've never seen one dedicated > solely to cryonics. Would a documentary solely dedicated to cryonics be helpful? The only documentary solely devoted to cryonics that I know of was "Immortality On Ice" done by (I think) the Discovery Channnel. It was done in the mid 90's. I was thinking... I might be a big marketing advantage if Alcor produced it's own cryonics documentary. One that is really up to date and incorporates the latest in 21CM technology and nanotechnology advances into the discussion. And send out a VCR tape or DVD of the documentary to all perspective members, just like they do with the book "Reaching for tomorrow". The book is excellent, but has it's limitations. The video could actually show a cryonic suspention taking place, interviews with the top staff, other scientists, nanotechnologists, Alcor members, etc. The variable costs of the video/DVD are very low - probably even lower than the printing costs for Reach for Tomorrow or Cryonics Magazine. Just the costs of reproduction and shipping. I'm not sure what the initial fixed costs would be of such a project, but probably not too much. It would be a great marketing tool. -Bryan Hall Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=13884