X-Message-Number: 10811
From: "Scott Badger" <>
Subject: Re: CryoNet #10807 - #10810
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:12:22 -0600

To Robert Ettinger who wrote:

> As for James' suggestion that the cryonics
> spokesman on such programs should preempt the
> hamburger and other standard negatives, that is
> not realistic. Linda could have said anything
> she wished--and perhaps she did address that
> question--but the producers will only use what
> their format and stance dictates.


I also agree with this evaualution. I was just disappointed
in the lack of balanced reporting.  From what I recall, the 
U of C professor was the only person whose crdentials were
mentioned, leaving the audience with the impression that 
cryonicists are nice enough people and probably harmless, 
but the real *experts* don't buy it.


To Edgar Swank who wrote:

>Peter Merel said in Cryomsg 10778
>
> >I videotaped and photographed the entire conference and will be writing
>a
> >detailed report which should appear in Alcor's CRYONICS magazine,
> >CryoCare's internal newsletter--and maybe on CryoNet as well. First I
> >have to get all the tapes transcribed, which will be nontrivial.
>


Actually it was Charles Platt who authored that paragraph.

> Perhaps a RealAudio version would be easier to make?


I'm wondering why a video presentation would be superior to a 
written report. Other than the fact that I'd enjoy seeing what 
everyone looks like.  Were they multimedia presentations?  
The highlights and tour tape, I can appreciate.

And to Charles Platt:

I would be happy to volunteer my time to help you transcribe a tape
if you think that I could be helpful.  Feel free to e-mail me privately.
 
Scott Badger

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