Does Cryonics Work?

Cryonics "Works" if this is defined as "Preserves tissue and structure with high fidelity. As of 2017, Cryonics does not work if this is defined as "Bringing back humans or animals from liquid nitrogen temperatures." As a relevant point, Cryonics works remarkably well in preserving structure compared to any alternatives.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What happens if the power goes out?

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.
Read more

How do cryonics organizations pay for ongoing costs of cryopreservation?

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.
Read more