X-Message-Number: 24984 From: Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 10:26:29 EST Subject: Re: Physical Immortality issue most excellent! In a message dated 11/5/2004 5:00:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: Message #24975 From: <> Subject: Physical Immortality magazine, 4th quarter of 2004 issue has just Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 10:39:54 -0700 Hello everyone, The 2004 4th Quarter edition of Physical Immortality magazine has just been r eleased, and we are proud of the results. Cover art is by Gina "Nanogirl" Miller, with articles by Mike Perry (Deconstructing Deathism), James B. Lewis (A Rational Gamble For Reanimation), David Pizer (Are Christians Commanded to Opt for Cryonics?, Declaration of Independence from Death), Thomas Donaldson (book review of "Intelligence of Apes and other Rational Beings," Why Cryonics Will Probably Help You More Than Anti-aging Medicine), and Anthony Dawber (Towards a Practical Philosophy of Physical Immortality and Cryonics Culture). This is one of our thicker issues and we also have interviews of Robert Ettinger, Ben Best and Joe Waynick which were expertly done by James Swayze, who is our roving reporter. Yours truly wrote a lighthearted update on activities & personalities at the Creekside Lodge/Ventureville. Thomas Donaldson (a frequent contributor) shared with us a piece of fiction depicting religion in the far future. Dick Pelletier, an Arizona newspaper columnist, allowed some of his columns on technology & society to be reprinted in our magazine. He is a man in the media mainstream who recognizes the oncoming technological advances in a sometimes very transhumanist way. Chrissie de Rivaz in her PI magazine column wrote a thoughtful piece on "seizing the day" and getting the most out of life. Never to be forgotten, in the "First Words" section we gave tribute to Bruce Klein's mother who was recently killed in a tragic auto accident. There is much "meat" and also some "milk" in this issue. I would say the two writings in this issue which engaged me the most were "Why Cryonics Will Probably Help You More Than Anti-aging Medicine" by Thomas Donaldson, and also David Pizer's "Declaration from Death." But we all have our own individual tastes and interests. I suspect the reason why some people do not subscribe to Physical Immortality magazine is that they feel it will not offer anything new but instead simply be more "preaching to the choir." But I honestly believe anyone could find several nuggets of information/insight with the variety of articles, news bits and columns which we offer. And Mike Perry's brief editorial comments (attached to many of the articles) really enhance the reading experience. Mike is one of the true scholars of cryonics and has many insightful things to share. Please consider getting gift subscriptions for any friends or family who you think would appreciate a magazine of this kind. Sometimes when a person sits down to read about something in a friendly magazine format, the subject material opens up for them in a way it might not in normal conversation. PI is written to be very approachable to the reader who is new to cryonics and life extension. I can proudly say several of our "first generation" subscribers have gotten multiple gift subscriptions for their friends and especially family members. I would ask everyone to keep in mind the high costs to the Society for Venturism when it comes to publishing the magazine. And so contributions to defray the high cost would be greatly appreciated. Physical Immortality is a labor of love for us, but if subscription sales and donations do not increase, in time we may cancel it. Please don't let this happen. A donation of even a small amount of money is very much appreciated. How to subscribe: Send a check or money order in the amount of $24.00 (U.S.) or $36.00 (foreign) to: The Society for Venturism 11255 S.S.R. 69 Mayer, Arizona 86333 If not for yourself, get a gift subscription for a friend. Dear John Grigg, Dave Pizer, Mike Perry, and fellow futurenauts, Just a note to say I have received and read every word of the latest "Physical Immortality." I found the James Swayze interview with Ben Best, Joe Waynick, and Robert Ettinger especially insightful. The editing and content just keeps getting better! I have sent my subscription plus a small donation today. I apologize for not doing this sooner. Your description of Creekside, John, has the characteristic warmth, humanity, and enthusiasm which have become your hallmarks. I can't wait to visit this fascinating community. I would hope that the next cryonics convention could be held at or near your place. (While the last convention held in California was superb, the venue was so fancy and pricey that some cryonicists could not "cost justify" the trip. Plus, no tours of Alcor Central occurred.) I also want to talk or email you about an ongoing advertisement. You were good enough to provide several copies, please know these extras will go to help "acculturate" new signed up cryonicists. If I were just a wee different age, and did not have the many ties to family and community here in beautiful Port Orange, FL, it would be a joy to help you, Mark Plus, Dave and Judy Pizer, Mike Perry, and other visionaries build this "Cryonics Friendly" community. Instead, please know you have the respect and appreciation of many cryonicists and potential immortals. So many talk about doing something that helps build the psychological and physical infrastructure of preserving individual lives. You and your compadres are actually doing exactly this. Keep up the great work! 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