X-Message-Number: 20845
From: "mike99" <>
Subject: RE: What are the chances? (#20831)
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 19:39:09 -0700

> Message #20831
> From: "Tolen May" <>
> Subject: What are the chances?
> Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 17:31:30 -0500
>
> Just an informal survey.C
> Could everyone weigh-in on this question:
> What percentage chance do you think someone who is cryonically preserved
> has of being revived in the future?
> This assumes someone dying right now under the best of circumstances
> (cryonics team standing by) and using the most state-of-the-art
> technology available today.
>
> You may also comment about the possible fate of the patients already in
> cryostasis, if you'd like.
>
> Thanks,
> Tolen

My best guess is that revival from a good cryonic suspension will become
possible by the year 2100 if not sooner.

I also believe that revival from even a mediocre cryonic suspension will
become possible by around 2150.



Michael LaTorra




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