X-Message-Number: 13045 From: Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 01:27:24 -0600 (CST) Subject: James Swayze doesn't need cryonics . . . What he needs is a total sub-cephalic body replacement, and an implanted vagus nerve stimulater. This month's Wired magazine details the work of Robert White who claims to be willing to perform the needed transplant for 2 million dollars. The quality of life improvements that vagus nerve stimulation can provide are something widely reported on a few months ago. Sorry, don't have links, handy on either of these two ideas now. But I hereby pledge (FWIW, which may not be much since I'm posting pseudonymously) $1000.00 towards a charity body replacement, if enough others come forward. All of you who have been arguing what a crummy product cryonics is, I expect will support this idea vigorously. Mark Haven IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are not using HushMail, this message could have been read easily by the many people who have access to your open personal email messages. Get your FREE, totally secure email address at http://www.hushmail.com. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=13045