Eliezer_Yudkowsky comments on Open Thread: July 2009 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: HalFinney 02 July 2009 09:08:52PM 2 points [-]

Suppose you found yourself suddenly diagnosed with a progressive, fatal neurological disease. You have only a few years to live, possibly only a few months of good health. Do the insights discussed here offer any unique perspectives on what actions would be reasonable and appropriate?

Comment author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 02 July 2009 09:28:07PM 10 points [-]

...sign up for cryonics?

Comment author: komponisto 03 July 2009 07:13:45AM 1 point [-]

Except you presumably won't be able to get life insurance.

Comment author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 03 July 2009 07:27:10AM 3 points [-]

Okay, sign up now.