X-Message-Number: 12867
From: "George Smith" <>
References: <>
Subject: Opinion and belief are not proven facts.
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 12:12:09 -0800

In Message #12859, Alex Berg wrote in part:

> If memory isn't stored in physical systems as we know it, why not choose
> cremation? Cheaper option, indeed. And much simpler. And, actually, why
prove
> anything if one can simply believe in anything?

Belief is not the issue.

When OPINION is expressed as FACT, this is not being honest.

When pessimistic belief is represented as FACT, this rises to the level of
potential harm to others.

You are welcome to your beliefs, if you do not pretend they are FACTS.

You are welcome to your opinions, if you do not pretend they are FACTS.

When you HAVE proven something, it is a fact.  All else is opinion.

Cryonics can work.  No one has PROVEN otherwise.  Those are the FACTS.

Can we at least agree on this?

George Smith
www.cryonics.org

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