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January 30
3 | 30.1.2010 | 2 years ago |

Should We Tell Our Children They Won't Die?

extropism:

by Hank Hyena

As an Extropist parent, I feel comfortable telling my children that they will probably not die due to scientific advancement that will grant them immortality. This is, of course, a big relief to them. When they ask if I am going to expire, I tell them about cryonics and I remind them; “Hey, don’t forget to take my brain out of the freezer.”

For the full story of my death-conversations with my kids, click on the headline above.
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