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?

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