Cryonics is free
I've been wanting to write a nice post for a few months, but should probably just write one sooner instead. This is a top-level post not because it's a long post, but because it's an important one. Anyways. Cryonics is pretty much money-free now (ie. subsidized technically)—one of the most affordable ways to dispose of your body post-mortem. Don't die because you didn't double-check whether the argument you came up against cryonics in 5 seconds checks out. In the west coast in the USA, from Oregon Brain Preservation, as of around May 2024 I think: > Our research program is open to individuals in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. This is the same brain preservation procedure, with the goal of future revival if this ever becomes feasible and humane. The difference is that we will also remove two small biopsy samples, which will be transferred to our partner non-profit organization, Apex Neuroscience, to measure the preservation quality and contribute to neuroscience research. Although there are no guarantees, we do not expect these biopsies to significantly affect memories or personality. There is no cost for brain preservation if this option is chosen. There are no additional fees for transportation or for cremation of the body. Our current exclusion criteria for this program are more than 3 days after legal death without refrigeration, more than 14 days after legal death with refrigeration, or direct evidence of brain liquefaction. An additional non-required option is consent for DNA profiling, to further help research into the causes of brain disorders. To sign up for the program, please complete the appropriate above paperwork (Self Preservation or Next of Kin) and the form below. Source: https://www.oregoncryo.com/services.html In Germany it's been around for longer, but most people don't seem to know about it—Cryonics Germany offers free brain preservation: > Cryonics Germany operates a cryonics storage facility for neuro patients. The facility
Sparks Brain Preservation is $45k for members ($150/yr for membership), and you should be able set up a payment so you would pay with your assets after death (payment doesn't need to be upfront). You can also apply to a hardship fund if that still remains infeasible for you. As far as I can tell it's the org with the best electron micrographs of human brain preservation. And there's nationwide coverage. Bonus: Signing up is easy; the form is pretty straightforward.
I'd be curious to know what you think about it.
https://sparksbrain.org/
(Note: I'm on the board. We're a non-profit.)
