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Subject: Re: Urgent: Attention Cryonicists
From: David Stodolsky <>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:38:18 +0100
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On 11 Jan 2011, at 11:00 AM, CryoNet wrote:

> Over the past two years cryonics has come under attack in a way that is  
> unprecedented in its 47 year history. The time has now come for this to be  
> stopped. I urge you to download the document you will find here 


While the analysis offered in this document has significant defects, the 
conclusion is on the mark. Without structural reforms, cryonics organizations 
face an uncertain future. This, of course, could lead to disaster for those who 
have entrusted these organizations with their lives. 


One reason I mention structural reforms is that the need for high quality 
publications and discussion forums has long been recognized. I have been 
collaborating on an upgrading of CryoNet, but this effort has been static for 
some time. This is an indication that volunteer efforts will not do the job, 
within the current framework. The is but one example of the failure of the 
Movement to capture valuable content. This failure has also contributed to the 
growth of 'independent' forums for the discussion of cryonics, such as those 
mentioned in the above document. Since the capture of content produced by 
cryonicists could play a crucial role in reconstruction of these persons' 
personalities, this failure represents not just a public relations disaster, but
also negligence toward the underlying goal of cryonics - "Saving lives."


Another reason that I mention structural reforms is because there is a 
continuing need for an industry association. Such an Association could handle 
tasks that would benefit the entire Movement that never seem to get done at 
present. There are economies of scale and many other advantages of such an 
arrangement. Such an arrangement could provide immediate saving to cryonics 
organizations by taking over tasks such as public relations, conflict resolution
- thereby avoiding massive legal expenses in many cases -, certification, etc.


If you are willing to serve on the Steering Committee for setting up an industry
association, please contact me for the entire draft of this document:


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International Association of Cryonics Organizations  (IACO)


Purpose: 


This Organization shall serve the Cryonics Industry with a variety of resources 
ranging from providing backup emergency services, insurance against catastrophic
events, mediating contractual matters between companies, defining and codifying
standards, both ethical and operational, providing guidelines for making public
statements, providing oversight services, inspection services and accreditation
and evaluation services for both member companies and non-member companies as 
requested. This Organization shall represent the various member organizations in
Washington, DC  to the appropriate Federal Authorities and Legislators. We 
shall represent the members as needed in there various state and country 
capitals on matters regarding both standards and ethics.  We will issue at the 
appropriate times press releases to testify in the court of  public opinion on 
matters that pertain to the ethics and standards of our members.


History: 


Cooperation is seen as important to the growth of the industry. Hence, the 
resolution of the attendees to the First International Cryonics Summit held in 
Roseville, Michigan on August 24, 2002, to form this Association of companies 
and others involved in the provision of human bio-preservation services. Dr. 
Robert Newport was appointed as temporary Chairman of the Steering Committee for
the formation of a professional organization of cryonics companies. 


No action followed the above mentioned Summit. There is now an increasing demand
for regulation, as indicated by the Coalition for the Regulation of Cryonics at
a new website, which claims it will become active in the Summer of 2011:

http://regulatecryonics.org/


In a statement, the Coalition asks: "When will State and/or Federal lawmakers 
step up to begin the process of strict regulation of these companies?" Their 
plans include: "Case presentations involving cryonics companies practicing their
unregulated 'science' within licensed healthcare facilities are currently being
developed and will be presented soon to several interested associations."



<http://www.imminst.org/forum/topic/39147-coalition-for-the-regulation-of-cryonics/>


It is clear from these statements that the Coalition will not only call for 
government regulation of cryonics, but also go directly to professional 
organizations that cryonics organizations require cooperation with in order to 
facilitate suspensions. It is clear that this development represents a threat to
existing and pending suspensions. This effort may be preempted, if self 
regulation by an independent organization is already operating. The details of 
such an Organization would best finalized immediately. The Organization should 
start operation no later than the Summer of 2011. The sooner this can be done, 
the better the chance that convincing documentation showing that there is no 
need for external regulation can be generated. 





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David Stodolsky
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