“There is new information in the field of cryonics, do you mind if I make sure you know the important pieces of info?”
(That gets you space to talk about whatever technological advancements you want to talk about or whatever, get her thinking about it, and make sure she’s informed.)
If refused: “From my point of view, this is something that could save your life. If it can save your life, then no matter how small the chance is, I’m ethically obligated to talk about it with you, right?” (Make sure to phrase it as a question.)
(Even if she refuses that, you’ll feel at peace with your conscience because you did what you could. Whatever she says, it will most likely help you let her go.)
If brushed off: “I know this sounds far out but this discussion is technically a matter of life and death, am I right?”
Wait for the answer. If “yes”, proceed. If not, back to “Maybe I forgot to mention this particular piece of cryonics information...”
Loop until “yes”.
Arguments:
“What if I get cryo, and other people you know get cryo. If you woke up and we’re all there, and we all want you there, would you want to be there, too?”
Arguments against:
We really have to think about what keeping people alive longer is going to do to the environment. We might freeze all these people, then the environment degrades further to the point where resources are very scarce, and then find that we’re competing with bodies in cryo chambers for our resources… Living people who are poor, disadvantaged and sick may suffer or even die if they are made to compete with rich, advantaged folk for medical or other resources.
I have no idea what the most ethical choice is here. You will decide for yourself in any case. So I presented you with both sides.
Ideas:
“There is new information in the field of cryonics, do you mind if I make sure you know the important pieces of info?”
(That gets you space to talk about whatever technological advancements you want to talk about or whatever, get her thinking about it, and make sure she’s informed.)
If refused: “From my point of view, this is something that could save your life. If it can save your life, then no matter how small the chance is, I’m ethically obligated to talk about it with you, right?” (Make sure to phrase it as a question.)
(Even if she refuses that, you’ll feel at peace with your conscience because you did what you could. Whatever she says, it will most likely help you let her go.)
If brushed off: “I know this sounds far out but this discussion is technically a matter of life and death, am I right?”
Wait for the answer.
If “yes”, proceed.
If not, back to “Maybe I forgot to mention this particular piece of cryonics information...” Loop until “yes”.
Arguments:
“What if I get cryo, and other people you know get cryo. If you woke up and we’re all there, and we all want you there, would you want to be there, too?”
Arguments against:
We really have to think about what keeping people alive longer is going to do to the environment. We might freeze all these people, then the environment degrades further to the point where resources are very scarce, and then find that we’re competing with bodies in cryo chambers for our resources… Living people who are poor, disadvantaged and sick may suffer or even die if they are made to compete with rich, advantaged folk for medical or other resources.
I have no idea what the most ethical choice is here. You will decide for yourself in any case. So I presented you with both sides.
This can help when a discussion is started, but it cannot really help start the discussion. It is useful, though, and I’ll remember it. Thanks.
Okay. I think you’ll agree this is a much better attempt.