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Michael Benjamin
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Cryonics, Life Extension, Physics, Engineering, Space Systems, AI, Futurism.

http://biostasistechnologies.org

https://open.substack.com/pub/biostasis
Tim Gibson: Cryonics in the United Kingdom

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Tim Gibson: Cryonics in the United Kingdom
Tim Gibson has been involved in cryonics for many years.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Revival Scenarios: The Best That Could Happen

Why should pessimists have all the fun?

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Revival Scenarios: The Best That Could Happen
Why should pessimists have all the fun?
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December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
What If God Approves?

Biostasis and the Surprising Openness of Judeo-Christian Religions

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What If God Approves?
Biostasis and the Surprising Openness of Judeo-Christian Religions
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December 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Inflation Threat

Planning ahead to survive

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The Inflation Threat
Planning ahead to survive
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November 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Chemical Fixation vs. Vitrification

Andy McKenzie and Aschwin de Wolf discuss two different biostasis technologies

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Chemical Fixation vs. Vitrification
Andy McKenzie and Aschwin de Wolf discuss two different biostasis technologies
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November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Biostasis UK 2025 Report

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Biostasis UK 2025 Report
Learning, networking, and enjoying
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November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Does Death Give Meaning to Life?

Spoiler: It does not

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Does Death Give Meaning to Life?
Spoiler: It does not
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October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Joan Runkel: 50 years later

Joan Runkel got involved in cryonics over 50 years ago, drawn in by her father, Walter Runkel.

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Joan Runkel: 50 years later
Joan Runkel got involved in cryonics over 50 years ago, drawn in by her father, Walter Runkel.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
An in-person introduction to cryonics in practice, October 25 in NYC.

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An in-person introduction to cryonics in practice, October 25
Curious About Cryonics?
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October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Total Cost of Biostasis

An apples to apples comparison of biostasis organizations

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The Total Cost of Biostasis
An apples to apples comparison of biostasis organizations
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October 10, 2025 at 6:33 AM
An Alternative to Cryonics

An Introduction to Sparks Brain Preservation

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An Alternative to Cryonics
An Introduction to Sparks Brain Preservation
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October 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Susan Schneider, philosopher and artificial intelligence expert

On brain preservation, tests for consciousness, emulation vs. simulation, integrating with AI, personal identity, and more

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Susan Schneider, philosopher and artificial intelligence expert
On brain preservation, tests for consciousness, emulation vs. simulation, integrating with AI, personal identity, and more
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September 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Cryonics Equipment Packaging

How to minimize the risk of damage during transport.

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Cryonics Equipment Packaging
How to minimize the risk of damage during transport.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Should We See Aging as a Syndrome?

And will that help boost anti-aging clinical trials?

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Should We See Aging as a Syndrome?
And will that help boost anti-aging clinical trials?
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September 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Is Aging a Disease?

And why it matters

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Is Aging a Disease?
And why it matters
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September 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Men of Good Fortune/The Sound of Her Wings
An unusually hopeful story about a very long life without death

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Men of Good Fortune/The Sound of Her Wings
An unusually hopeful story about a very long life without death
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August 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Steve LeBel: Practical Personal Steps to Improve Cryonics

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Steve LeBel: Practical Personal Steps to Improve Cryonics
Steve is a candidate for the Cryonics Institute board of directors and has many ideas
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August 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Biostasis in Science Fiction

Positive portrayals and inaccuracies in written SF

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Biostasis in Science Fiction
Positive portrayals and inaccuracies in written SF
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August 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
CryoDAO
With Kai Micah Mills and

CryoDAO focuses on funding biostasis-related projects.

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CryoDAO
With Kai Micah Mills and Austin Lynch
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August 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bridging the Gap

How Hospice can Improve Your Cryopreservation Outcome

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Bridging the Gap
How Hospice can Improve Your Cryopreservation Outcome
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July 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Extending Life is not “Cheating Death”

Uprooting a flawed phrasing

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Extending Life is not “Cheating Death”
Uprooting a flawed phrasing
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July 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Manufactured Methuselahs: The Flimsy Foundations of Blue Zones

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Manufactured Methuselahs: The Flimsy Foundations of Blue Zones
Photo: LottaVeg.com
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June 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Peter Voss: A Different Perspective on Artificial General Intelligence

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Peter Voss: A Different Perspective on Artificial General Intelligence
I have known Peter Voss since the 1990s and have seen him create several AI companies and engage in pioneering AI research.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Disparaging Allies as a Strategy

Does maligning and denigrating a practice similar to your own help progress?

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Disparaging Allies as a Strategy
Does maligning and denigrating a practice similar to your own help progress?
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June 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Mortician-Assisted Cryonics
Research and Practice

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Mortician-Assisted Cryonics
Research and Practice
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May 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM