X-Message-Number: 9685
Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:04:15 +0100
From: John de Rivaz <>
Subject: Re: cryonics survey

In article: <>  
(Dr Scott Badger) writes re a cryonics survey:
> It wouldn't be
> that expensive if we used the internet and did a bulk e-mailing describing
> the study and directing the subject to a web page where s/he could 
> complete a questionaire designed to measure attitudes and opinions.  Then
> we could more or less settle this on-going debate.

An excellent idea. What about including a "give away" - the (say 10) best 
essays on "why I didn't sign up" get a free book, or even a single much 
bigger prize. They should obviously be encouraged to list everything that 
worries them.

I think the big difficulty, though, is that a lot of people may not be 
honest - they don't want to admit even to themselves, that the real reason 
is "what will the neighbours think" syndrome, or "once you get involved with 
these people you can never get rid of them" syndrome or whatever. (I have 
heard the last being presented as a reason for not seeking ordinary medical 
treatment. I am sure it also stops people buying life insurance, making 
wills, and even giving to charity.)

Humourous thought - I wonder if anyone at all would enter if the prize as a 
free suspension membership all expenses paid?

-- 
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