X-Message-Number: 7477 From: (Randy) Subject: Re: Darwin's Uncaring Cryonicists Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 22:39:08 GMT Mike Darwin said: >> >>.... Cryonicists, after all, are people who fundamentally don't much = give a damn about what anyone thinks (not even Brad Templeton). And all = to frequently they don't give a damn about anyone -- but themselves. >> =46or some reason, this image about uncaring cryonicists seems to be out there. I disagree with this. I, myself, have committed many unselfish and caring acts. I'm sure every other cryonicist has done the same.=20 But this image persists. I propose we do something about it. I have recently posted on Cryonet a message describing the workshops planned by the Cryobiology society aimed at teaching cryobiologists how to cryopreserve endangered (certain-to-be-extinct) plants. As I recall, they plan to freeze them for the future, in order that the genetic heritage of those species not be lost. Sounds very altruistic and caring, and maybe even practical.=20 So why don't we beat them to the punch? I'm sure every well-read citizen is aware of the media factoid that every year X number of plant species become extinct due to clearing of the rain forest. I propose that we fund a cryopreservation for one or more of these species. And that sounds like a very media-worthy event to me; bound to improve our uncaring image. I hereby pledge $30 for the cryopreservation of a suitable endangered plant species, provided that efforts are made to attract media attention (in which I will gladly take part). Is there room for a few endangered weeds in a dewar somewhere? Randy *********************************** Cryonics: Your Gateway to the Future? Check out CryoCare at http://www.cryocare.org/cryocare/ 1-800-TOP-CARE Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=7477