What does everyone think of cryonics?https://www.alcor.org/library/introduction-to-cryonics/
I’ve been seriously looking into cryonics for a few years, and I’m nearly ready to sign. The main contenders are Alcor and Cryonics Institute—CI is cheaper, but Alcor feels more stable long-term, which matters when you’re betting on deep time.
Biggest hurdle for me isn’t cost—it’s spousal opposition. The most common reason cryo plans fail is family delay at death, which ruins timing. In that moment of shock and grief, it’s understandable for a widow to call a local mortuary—or the sheriff. And once law enforcement’s involved, they’ll side with the grieving spouse until a judge says otherwise. That kind of delay can kill your chances. So this isn’t just about contracts—it’s about ironclad directives, cryo-aware hospice care, and having people in place who won’t hesitate when the time comes.
To be clear, my wife’s not being selfish—she truly believes opposing this is the right thing. And if she does override everything at the end… so be it. I still love her, and if cryo doesn’t work, hopefully I’ll be waiting for her in heaven.
But being in Florida helps. Both Alcor and CI use Suspended Animation in Boynton Beach for field stabilization and transport. I’m sure there are cryo-friendly hospices nearby and not that far to the north-west is The Villages, which is no doubt a cyro stronghold.
For funding, I’m leaning toward cash or an irrevocable trust—avoids insurance games and next-of-kin issues. As for future money, Alcor has a fund setup: they skim the dividends (~2.5%), while the capital gains (~4%) build over time. Not bad, though their costs are higher than, say, the federal retirement funds at 0.036% annually.
Bottom line: I’m almost there. The science may be shaky, but as a final fallback plan? It’s the best I’ve got.
The story behind Alcor, its trials and tribulations are very fascinating.