Just over two years ago, I was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In short, that means that my mind will increasingly become trapped in my body as the motor neurons continue to die, and the muscles atrophy and waste away, until my diaphragm dies, bringing me with it.
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But yes, there is a silver lining to this all, such as it is. Kim Suozzi made a similar plea to the Internet a year ago today, and came up with the brilliant idea of freezing her body in the hopes of a distant advanced technology being able to revive her someday. Her body now rests at liquid nitrogen temperatures.
Aaron Winborn: Monday was my 46th birthday and likely my last. Anything awesome I should try after I die?