X-Message-Number: 9020
From: Thomas Donaldson <>
Subject: Re: CryoNet #9011 - #9016
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 11:09:39 -0800 (PST)

Hi everyone!

1. John Clark is a bit wrong about the superchiasmatic nucleus. Yes, it is one
   of our main clocks. BUT its role as a clock has been known by scientists
   studying biological clocking for more than 10 years, at least. In that 
   sense it is very much not a NEW clock. 

   For what it's worth, in my science reports prior to PERIASTRON, and in
   PERIASTRON now, I have tried to follow reports of clocking because they may
   uncover a connection with aging --- even though, so far, no such connection
   has arisen. They may ultimately provide an explanation of why the lifespans
   of different species can differ so much.

2. I suggested an arrangement with 21st Century Medicine as a possibility. The
   Life Extension Foundation would work equally well. I am not a principal
   to either of these and have no control over how they would or would not
   respond. I will say, though, that if it were to be an association with 
   the Institute for Neural Cryobiology the problems of lack of structure 
   which Paul's efforts had (and to be fair, with the Trust structure of FLLS
   and others he was working on fixing) would not arise.

3. To Robert Ettinger: Bob, it seems to me that what we most want now is
   for Paul Wakfer to provide his own plan for his succession. ANY NEGATIVE
   COMMENTS AT ALL ABOUT HIS PAST ACTIVITIES, so long as they are public
   comments, is not going to help that process. If you want to argue against
   Prometheus as Paul formulated it, then please hold your fire.

   I am not taking any position here about the merit of your arguments, but
   about their current effect. The old structure of Paul's now history. It
   serves no good purpose to bring it up again. IF a means can be worked out 
   by which most or even all the money so far pledged can be devoted to 
   research in cryonics, then everyone will benefit --- including you. And 
   sooner this happens the better for everyone: ESPECIALLY older cryonicists
   such as yourself. 

   So Paul wants to have first try at that. He started Prometheus, and if
   he decides to quit he should be responsible for working out a way to 
   continue it. If he fails or takes too long others will start doing so,
   but that time is not yet. Please leave him be, for now.

			Best wishes for everyone, and
				long long life,

					Thomas Donaldson

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