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ISSN-1079-7832 A Publication of the Immortalist Society published with the cooperation of the American Cryonics Society and the Cryonics Institute. Longevity Through Technology Volume 50 - Number 03 “The Affordable Immortal” Chapter One - p10 Oregon Cryonics - p20 Cryonics Protocols Part 4 - p23 The Immortalist Society wishes to thank the American Cryonics Society (ACS) and cryonics trusts managed by ACS for sponsoring non- subscriber mailings for this edition www.immortalistsociety.org www.cryonics.org | www.americancryonics.org Who will be there for YOU? Don’t wait to make your plans. Your life may depend on it. Suspended Animation fields teams of specially trained cardio-thoracic surgeons, cardiac perfusionists and other medical professionals with state-of-the-art equipment to provide stabilization care for Cryonics Institute members in the continental U.S. Cryonics Institute members can contract with Suspended Animation for comprehensive standby, stabilization and transport services using life insurance or other payment options. Speak to a nurse today about how to sign up. Call 1-949-482-2150 or email [email protected] MKMCAD160206 216 605.83A SuspendAnim_Ad_1115.indd 1 11/12/15 4:42 PM Why should You join the Cryonics Institute? The Cryonics Institute is the world’s leading non-profit cryonics organization bringing state of the art cryonic suspensions to the public at the most affordable price. CI was founded by the “father of cryonics,” Robert C.W. Ettinger in 1976 as a means to preserve life at liquid nitrogen temperatures. It is hoped that as the future unveils newer and more sophisticated medical nanotechnology, people preserved by CI may be restored to youth and health. 1) Cryonic Preservation 7) Funding Programs Membership qualifies you to arrange and fund a Cryopreservation with CI can be funded through vitrification (anti-crystallization) perfusion and cooling approved life insurance policies issued in the USA or other upon legal death, followed by long-term storage in liquid countries. Prepayment and other options for funding are nitrogen. Instead of certain death, you and your loved also available to CI members. ones could have a chance at rejuvenated, healthy physical revival. 8) Cutting-Edge Cryonics Information Members currently receive free access to Long Life 2) Affordable Cryopreservation Magazine online or an optional paid print subscription, The Cryonics Institute (CI) offers full-body cryopreservation as well as access to our exclusive members-only email for as little as $28,000. discussion forum. 3) Affordable Membership 9) Additional Preservation Services Become a Lifetime Member for a one-time payment CI offers a sampling kit, shipping and long-term liquid of only $1,250, with no dues to pay. Or join as a Yearly nitrogen storage of tissues and DNA from members, their Member with a $75 inititation fee and dues of just $120 families or pets for just $98. per year, payable by check, credit card or PayPal. 4) Lower Prices for Spouses and Children 10) Support Education and Research Membership fees help CI, among other things, to fund The cost of a Lifetime Membership for a spouse of a important cryonics research and public outreach, Lifetime Member is half-price and minor children of a education and information programs to advance the Lifetime Member receive membership free of charge until science of cryonics. the child turns 18 years of age. 5) Quality of Treatment 11) Member Ownership and Control CI Members are the ultimate authority in the organization CI employed a Ph.D level cryobiologist to develop CI-VM-1, and own all CI assets. They elect the Board of Directors, CI’s vitrification mixture which can help prevent crystalline from whom are chosen our officers. CI members also formation at cryogenic temperatures. can change the Bylaws of the organization (except for 6) Locally-Trained Funeral Directors corporate purposes). CI’s use of Locally-Trained Funeral Directors means that The choice is clear: Irreversible physical death, dissolution our members can get knowledgeable, licensed care. Or and decay, or the possibility of a vibrant and joyful members can arrange for professional cryonics standby renewed life. Don’t you want that chance for yourself, and transport by subcontracting with Suspended your spouse, parents and children? Animation, Inc. To get started, contact us at: (586) 791-5961 • email: [email protected] Visit us online at www.cryonics.org Long Life MAGAZINE A publication of the Immortalist Society page 10 ORGANIZATION NEWS 06 CI Executive Report 08 2018 Annual Meeting 17 2019 Teens & Twenties Announcement 18 Worldwide Cryonics Groups FEATURE STORIES 10 The Affordable Immortal - New Book Serial Exclusive to Long Life 20 Orergon Cryonics on the Move - Jim Yount page 41 page 20 23 Cryonics Protocols: Part 4 - Aschwin DeWolf 28 Cryoprize Update - Joe Kowalsky 29 Looking Back - “the Big Chill” 35 The Legacy Continues - Robert Ettinger ”On Alice Rosenbaum’s Shoulders” 41 Final Thoughts - “Lost at Sea” by York Porter page 08 ONLINE PDF HYPERLINK COMPATIBILTY Since different browser configurations handle pdf links differently, if you have trouble opening any hyperlink(s) in the magazine, try these steps: 1. “Copy and paste”or manually type the hyperlink or email address into your browser or your email application’s address field. 2. Download the pdf file to your desktop. Open downloaded file in Adobe Reader or your preferred PDF viewer. 3. Change PDF viewing settings / extensions on your browser (*advanced users only*) 4. Try a different browser (especially if you’re using Internet Explorer.) We recommend Google Chrome. You’ve signed up for Cryonics Now what should you do? Long Life Welcome Aboard! You have taken the first critical step in preparing for the future and possibly ensuring your own survival. Now what A quarterly publication of the should you do? People often ask “What can I do to make sure Immortalist Society I have an optimal suspension?” Here’s a checklist of important 24355 Sorrentino Ct. Clinton Township MI 48035-3239 steps to consider. President: York W. Porter Vice-President: Debbie Fleming Secretary: Royse Brown • Treasurer: Rich Medalie Become a fully funded member through life insurance or Director-at-Large: Stephan Beauregard easy pre-payments Volume 50 Number 3 Third Quarter 2018 Some members use term life and invest or pay off the difference at regular intervals. Some use whole life or Editorial Staff just prepay the costs outright. You have to decide what is best for you, but it is best to act sooner rather then Executive Editor: York W. Porter [email protected] later as insurance prices tend to rise as you get older and Managing Editor: Douglas Golner [email protected] some people become uninsurable because of unforeseen Assistant Editor: Joe Kowalsky [email protected] health issues. You may even consider making CI the owner of your life insurance policy. Contributing Editors Keep CI informed on a regular basis about your health Dennis Kowalski [email protected] status or address changes. Make sure your CI paperwork and funding are always up to date. CI cannot help you if John de Rivaz [email protected] we do not know you need help. James Yount [email protected] Keep your family and friends up to date on your wishes to Copyright 2018 by The Immortalist Society all rights reserved be cryopreserved. Being reclusive about cryonics can be costly and cause catastrophic results. Editors Emeriti: Keep your doctor, lawyer, and funeral director up to date on your wishes to be cryopreserved. The right approach Mae Ettinger, John Bull to the right professionals can be an asset. Prepare and execute a Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care that reflects your cryonics-related wishes. PRINT EDITION SUBSCRIPTION PRICES : Make sure that CI is updated at regular intervals as well. Single Subscriptions delivered by mail in the USA $35 per year. Consider joining or forming a local standby group to Single Subscriptions delivered by mail elsewhere $40 per year. support your cryonics wishes. This may be one of the Please make your payment to the Immortalist Society. The most important decisions you can make after you are mailing address is 24355 Sorrentino Court, Clinton Township, fully funded. As they say-”Failing to plan is planning to Michigan 40835. For PayPal payments, please use the PayPal website and the payee address of [email protected]. If you wish fail”. to pay with VISA, Mastercard, or American Express without Always wear your cryonics bracelet or necklace identifying using PayPal, please phone 586-791-5961 and have your credit your wishes should you become incapacitated. Keep a card information handy. wallet card as well. 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