X-Message-Number: 13134 From: Thomas Donaldson <> Subject: differences between Alcor and CI Date: Tue, 25 Jan 100 00:47:46 +1100 (EST) Hi! I am not an officer, only a member of Alcor. You can send your query to Fred Chamberlain, current President of Alcor. He may not answer himself but will certainly pass on your message. His email address is: I have never been a suspension member of CI, but so far as I know there are TWO main reasons for the differences in minimum cost (neither CI nor Alcor treats these money sums as PRICES. They are the minimum amount you must provide if you want to be suspended --- if you provide less, then the cryonics society cannot promise to keep you suspended). The first difference is simple: I believe Alcor is more cautious in terms of the amount it requires as a minimum. The second reason for the difference requirements is more complex: Alcor people believe that they can affect the success of your suspension by taking more care in a variety of different ways. Their methods are more elaborate and require more volunteers to do. Yes, it may turn out that Alcors methods are no better than those of CI. But that is just one more instance of caution. The best way to work out the differences for yourself is to email Fred Chamberlain and ask for answers to your question. Alcor has a variety of material it can send you. answers to your questions. Alcor has a variety of material it can send you, and if you are interested will even give you a tour (IF, that is, no emergency suspension is in progress). Best and long long life, Thomas Donaldson Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=13134