cryonics doesn’t prevent dying. I really need to present an argument for this?
Yes. I think the standard counterargument is linked to on the wiki; ‘death’ is a moving target, and it seems like “information-theoretic death” is a good candidate for what “death” will mean when the technology settles out.
I take it you have a do not resuscitate medical tag then? You wouldn’t want some EMTs to restart your heart after you had the “emotional experience of dying.”
Yes. I think the standard counterargument is linked to on the wiki; ‘death’ is a moving target, and it seems like “information-theoretic death” is a good candidate for what “death” will mean when the technology settles out.
But the dying process does not change. The philosophical or even clinical definition of “dead” has no bearing on the emotional experience of dying.
I take it you have a do not resuscitate medical tag then? You wouldn’t want some EMTs to restart your heart after you had the “emotional experience of dying.”
I’ve never said I wouldn’t want to be revived before I expire. I’ve only said I wouldn’t expect to be and so it would be of no comfort to me.
Probably, it would be pretty terrible both dying and being revived. Afterward, I’d be glad I was revived.
I can see where you are headed with this about the value of preferences now for things happening later.
I see. I think you’re being unclear, though I’m not sure it’s your fault. I’ll reply to your earlier post.