X-Message-Number: 1704 Date: 01 Feb 93 00:32:55 EST From: MICHAEL RISKIN <> Subject: CRYONICS: A Very Sad Truth It is well understood by advertising and communications professionals, that perception sells more widgets, services, ideas, and candidates than reality. Religion sells a perception of immortality while cryonicists believe they are selling a reality of immortality. (The Pope is still outselling Saul Kent. ) Note to Saul..there is absolutely nothing negative intended about you in any way whatsoever in using your name here. You have been called a great salesman by many cryonicists and any perception of criticism on anyones part is solely their need to see it that way. (Besides, the only reason the Pope outsells you is the public perception that God is on his side.) And when any of us chooses the perception consequences of our actions at the cost of an altered reality, we should be damn sure its worth it, and be willing to admit, at least to each other, that thats what we've done. (It should go without saying that the primary responsibility is to admit it to yourself.) So, what in the hell is this all about, you might ask. Not much new to me what Riskin just said there, is there? Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=1704