Cryonics - Frequently Asked Questions

If the power goes out at the cryonics facility there are protections to prevent you from unfreezing. The liquid nitrogen in the cryonics container (known as a Dewar) is not powered by electricity. The patients remain at -196 degrees centigrade as a natural function of liquid nitrogen.

No.

Regulatory agencies and ethical considerations require that an individual be pronounced legally, although not biologically “dead” before cryonics protocols take place. This does not mean that the brain or even the “soul” is irretrievably damaged, as evidenced by hundreds of medically documented cases.

Cryonics is a process of reducing biological damage to enable a bridge to a future advanced medical technology.

Defined as “Does cryonics preserve cellular structure and brain pattern?” the answer is “yes.” Defined as “Do we have cryonics patients who have been resuscitated?” the answer is “not yet. However, there are multiple proofs of concept. Cryopreserved humans who were “frozen” as eggs are walking the planet, literally thousands of them.

Modern cryonics organizations utilize a medical antifreeze which virtually eliminates ice crystal damage.

There is a lump sum due at the time of cryopreservation. This pays for the cost of transportation, cryopreservation protocols, and also for ongoing costs of maintenance for the cryonics patient. This lump sum is normally covered with a dedicated life insurance policy. Cryonics organizations also have membership dues, which are separate from the cost of the cryonics life insurance. There are no additional costs due once a member is in cryopreservation.

The average cost of cryonic suspension is $50 to $200 per month. This is often covered by a cryonics-friendly life insurance policy enough to pay for the suspension.