Cryonics Practice

A Cryonics Practice is a biopreservation practice that involves ultra-low temperature preservation of deceased humans for potential future revival.

• AKA: Cryonic Suspension, Cryopreservation Practice, Human Cryostasis.
• Context:
  • It can typically utilize vitrification processes to prevent ice crystal formation.
  • It can typically require liquid nitrogen storage at -196°C temperature.
  • It can often involve neuropreservation options for brain-only storage.
  • It can often face legal challenges regarding death determination.
  • It can range from being a Whole-Body Cryonics Practice to being a Neuro Cryonics Practice, depending on its preservation scope.
  • It can range from being a Immediate Cryonics Practice to being a Delayed Cryonics Practice, depending on its post-death timing.
  • It can range from being a Commercial Cryonics Practice to being a Research Cryonics Practice, depending on its organizational model.
  • It can range from being a Optimistic Cryonics Practice to being a Skeptical Cryonics Practice, depending on its revival expectation.
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• Examples:
  • Cryonics Organizations, such as:
    • Alcor Life Extension Foundation for non-profit cryonics service.
    • Cryonics Institute for membership-based preservation.
    • KrioRus for Russian cryonics operation.
  • Notable Cryonics Cases, such as:
    • James Bedford (1967) for first cryonic preservation.
    • Ted Williams (2002) for celebrity cryopreservation.
    • FM-2030 (2000) for transhumanist pioneer preservation.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Organ Cryopreservation, which preserves viable tissue for transplantation.
  • Embryo Cryopreservation, which maintains reproductive viability.
  • Traditional Burial Practice, which accepts permanent death.
• See: Biopreservation Technology, Transhumanist Ideology, Longevity Science, Death, Vitrification, Life Extension, Technological Stagnation Theory.

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