Robert Ettinger - Alcor Life Extension Foundation

Cover Photo:
Robert Ettinger, Soldier in WWII
2nd quarter 2008 • Volume 29:2
CONTENTS
6 CEO Update
Alcor CEO Max More
writes about Alcor’s
strategic objectives,
relocation assistance for
terminal members, and the
importance of providing
sufficient funding for
your cryopreservation
COVER STORY: PAGE 16 arrangements.
Robert Ettinger [1918-2011-...]
Robert Ettinger was cryopreserved
on July 23, 2011. Cryonicists Mike
Perry, Mark Plus and
Charles Platt contributed
articles on Robert Ettinger and
his influence on contemporary
cryonics, followed by an older
article by Ettinger himself on the
cost of revival and rehabilitation
of cryonics patients.
9 Cryopreservation Funding and Inflation
Alcor management and the Board of Directors have
produced a detailed document that outlines the longterm
problem of cryopreservation underfunding to discuss
solutions with Alcor membership. We welcome feedback
from our members on this important topic.
22 Robert Ettinger on Substrate-Independent Minds
The “father of cryonics” is often considered one of the
inspirations of contemporary transhumanism, too. Many
people do not know, however, that Ettinger became
increasingly critical of the concept of ‘mind uploading’ in his
late years. This document collects some of his most recent
thoughts on this topic.
8 Membership Statistics
The latest statistics on Alcor
membership growth.
25 Readiness Update
Aaron Drake reports that
Alcor has completed the
process to obtain “Known
Shipper” status with the
Transportation Security
Administration, presents
new readiness developments
at Alcor, and shows new
cell phone options for
members to alert Alcor in
emergencies.
27 Member Profile:
Gregory Benford
Chana de Wolf features
long-time Alcor member
Gregory Benford, who
is not just a top-notch
scientist and science fiction
writer, but is involved in
a number of exciting life
extension initiatives as well.
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