X-Message-Number: 4568 From: Ralph Merkle <> Subject: Discussion of organizational structure on the net Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:26:31 PDT There are several different cryonics organizations, and they have rather different organizational structures, philosophies, etc. It seems reasonable to discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, but it's also the case that discussions about a subject where there are so many deeply held convictions can deteriorate into a flame war (of limited value and unlimited size). Give the "other guy" the benefit of the doubt: people usually think about the subject, decide which ideas and approaches they think are important, and then join an organization that's most in keeping with their beliefs. It's not surprising, therefore, that people think that the organization they've joined has, on balance, adopted the best position. And, of course, are somewhat mystified at how anyone else can reach very different conclusions. Remember, people of good will with similar interests can and will disagree about subjects of great importance. Also remember that events are not entirely predictable and that all organizations and organizational structures have some risk associated with them. "Time and chance happeneth to them all." Only a miniscule percentage of people in the world today think cryonics is a good idea, and many of them are represented on the net. The person you debate today might be the person who saves your life tomorrow.... Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=4568