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Randy_M comments on Open thread, August 19-25, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: brazil84 21 August 2013 02:51:15PM 6 points [-]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but can someone explain to me if there is any selfish reason to join Alcor while one is in good health? If I die suddenly, it will be too late to have joined, but even if I had joined it seems unlikely that they would get to me in time.

The only reason I can think of is to support Alcor.

Comment author: Randy_M 23 August 2013 03:25:47PM 6 points [-]

It's like what the TV preacher told Bart Simpson: "Yes, a deathbed conversion is a pretty sweet angle, but if you join now, you're also covered in case of accidental death and dismemberment!"

(may not be an exact quote)