X-Message-Number: 14277 Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 10:56:51 -0700 From: Kennita Watson <> Subject: call for input Hi all -- In preparation for my Worldcon panel, I'd like some input on why and how the science fiction version(s) of cryonics won't/can't work. I think I'll want ammunition of the form "even if <x> then <y>": \"Even if ... "we could cool at absolute zero", "we could create supersonic winds", "we could create <x>% humidity", "you could live with <x> blood", etc. Basically, why can't we go into and out of cryosleep like Demolition Man? Does it violate laws of physics, or do we just not know how yet? Can you think of other movies that involve cryopreservation (I can only think of Sleeper and Dark Star off the top of my head)? Most suspended animation doesn't count because it's at room temperature. Please help. I can guess, but I'd rather have some harder data. Thanks, Kennita -- Kennita Watson | I vote Libertarian. | Find out why. http://www.kennita.com | http://www.lp.org/intro Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=14277