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 -- (Edgar Swank) The Land of Garg BBS -- +1 408 378-5108 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=5653