So far the morning has been interesting, learning about how cryopreservation works. One thing that strikes me, however, is how much time we are spending talking about death at this life extension conference. I suppose that it is natural given that the conference is organized by a company whose purpose is to freeze [...]

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This web site makes me feel like its 1999 again except that the “I kiss you” guy has been replaced with dead guy.

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I’m no fan of death, but a plan by a Brazilian mayor to fine people’s relatives when they die “too early” seems a little extreme. Would a stiff fine and jail time for Mom incentivize people to work out, eat right, and stop risky behaviors? hmmm….
According to this article “Gym memberships have reportedly [...]

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If you haven’t heard about it yet, this may shock you…
There’s an exhibition in San Francisco displaying real dead human bodies, preserved through a process called plastination. It’s billed as an educational show, but it seems more like a radical art show to me. The human bodies are from China and are placed [...]

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A friend sent me this map today. It’s updated as of June 29th.

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Two employees of PETA, aka “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” were recently charged with 31 felony counts of animal cruelty after authorities found them dumping the dead bodies of 18 animals they had just picked up from a North Carolina animal shelter into a dumpster. This news might be shocking if [...]

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