A pioneer in cryogenics is Dr. James Bedford, because of the fact that he was the first human to preserved via cryogenics. Dr. Bedford, a psychology professor at the University of California, had even requested to be preserved in ice, all in the name of science!
Pros
"Although no one can quantify the probability of cryonics working, I estimate it is at least 90% -- and certainly nobody can say it is zero."
— Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Sir Arthur C. Clarke is the inventor of the communications satellite. Born in England, Clarke also is the author of the books 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as Childhood's End.
"This gamble involves the value of life, the cost of (cryonics), the odds that the technology will work (which seem excellent), and the odds that humanity will survive, develop the technology, and revive people."
— Dr. K. Eric Drexler
Dr. K. Eric Drexler is the originator of molecular technology. Born in California, Drexler also possess three degrees from MIT.
Cons
"If you have enough money (for cryonics), then you have enough money to help somebody in need today."
— Dr. Kenneth Goodman
Dr. Kenneth Goodman is a renowned bioethicist.
"Money invested to preserve human life in the deep freeze is money wasted, the sums involved being large enough to fulfill a punitive function as a self-imposed fine for gullibility and vanity."
— Jean Medawar
Jean Medawar is a biologist and author. She also was a chairman for the Family Planning Association. She died at the age of 92.
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Pros
"Although no one can quantify the probability of cryonics working, I estimate it is at least 90% -- and certainly nobody can say it is zero."
— Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Sir Arthur C. Clarke is the inventor of the communications satellite. Born in England, Clarke also is the author of the books 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as Childhood's End.
"This gamble involves the value of life, the cost of (cryonics), the odds that the technology will work (which seem excellent), and the odds that humanity will survive, develop the technology, and revive people."
— Dr. K. Eric Drexler
Dr. K. Eric Drexler is the originator of molecular technology. Born in California, Drexler also possess three degrees from MIT.
Cons
"If you have enough money (for cryonics), then you have enough money to help somebody in need today."
— Dr. Kenneth Goodman
Dr. Kenneth Goodman is a renowned bioethicist.
"Money invested to preserve human life in the deep freeze is money wasted, the sums involved being large enough to fulfill a punitive function as a self-imposed fine for gullibility and vanity."
— Jean Medawar
Jean Medawar is a biologist and author. She also was a chairman for the Family Planning Association. She died at the age of 92.
http://www.alcor.org/notablequotes.html