X-Message-Number: 5653
Subject: SCI.CRYONICS Whole-Body vs. Neuro
From: Edgar Swank <>
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 96 18:10:28 PST

Garret Smyth said,

    The only good argument for whole body is that you are already
    signed up for it and it is too much trouble to change now.

    I have been of the opinion for some time that only real men go
    neuro.  Whole body is for wimps!

I would tend to agree that whole-body vs. neuro -probably- doesn't
increase chances of revival significantly.

But that said, it's still my opinion that whole-body is preferable for
those who can comfortably afford it.

If nothing else, a whole-body will probably have some prestige value
upon revival, especially for those who have interesting scars or
tattoos, which will most probably be very rare both in those born in
the future and cloned-body neuros.  About all the neuros will have to
show will be their dental work.

    "My, what's that?", she said.  "Oh, I got that scar in an auto
    accident back in 1970."  "What, you didn't have automatic safety
    systems?"  "Just a seat belt. That probably saved my life. But
    that was before airbags and way before computerized guidance. Tens
    of thousands were killed in auto accidents every year. It was just
    a risk of living everyone accepted."  "Ohhh, how fascinating.
    Let's go back to my place and you can tell me more about the old
    days ..."

Also, it occurs to me, having sex organs hundreds of years old might
also have some appeal in some situations.

Edgar W. Swank   <>
Vice President
American Cryonics Society

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