RobinZ comments on The Threat of Cryonics - Less Wrong

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Comment author: zero_call 04 August 2010 04:35:25AM *  0 points [-]

Note that one could just as easily come up with a two page article about a "Futuristic Life Meme" which represents the cryonics supporters' sense of being threatened by death.

The analysis of a new, emerging science deserves critique. From what I can tell, this particular critique is essentially ad-hominem, in that it attempts to attack a belief based on the characteristics of the individuals, rather than their arguments.

It trivializes the fact that there are reasons for being reluctant to invest in cryonics. Lastly, this writing conflates cryonics skepticism with unwillingness to invest.

Comment author: RobinZ 04 August 2010 05:05:56AM 4 points [-]

You're right - it's worth noting that the article does not describe all cryonics objectors.