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Become Your Own Heir After Being Frozen 375

destinyland writes "A science writer discovered it's possible to finance your cryogenic preservation using life insurance — and then leave a huge death benefit to your future thawed self. From the article, 'Most in the middle class, if they seriously want it, can afford it now. So by taking the right steps, you can look forward to waking up one bright future morning from cryopreservation the proud owner of a bank account brimming with money!' There's one important caveat: some insist that money 'will have no meaning in a future dominated by advanced molecular manufacturing or other engines of mega-abundance.'"

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Become Your Own Heir After Being Frozen

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  • by 93 Escort Wagon ( 326346 ) on Tuesday November 17, 2009 @02:16AM (#30126322)

    Just leave 93 cents in the bank. After 1000 years accruing interest you'll have 4.3 billion dollars.

    I do suggest changing your PIN number though, just in case.

  • by Concerned Onlooker ( 473481 ) on Tuesday November 17, 2009 @02:17AM (#30126338) Homepage Journal

    Just be prepared for what is bound to happen. Your bike will likely get stolen.

  • by jandersen ( 462034 ) on Tuesday November 17, 2009 @06:04AM (#30127212)

    destinyland writes "A science writer discovered it's possible to finance your cryogenic preservation using life insurance -- and then leave a huge death benefit to your future thawed self. From the article, 'Most in the middle class, if they seriously want it, can afford it now. So by taking the right steps, you can look forward to waking up one bright future morning from cryopreservation the proud owner of a bank account brimming with money!' There's one important caveat: some insist that money 'will have no meaning in a future dominated by advanced molecular manufacturing or other engines of mega-abundance.'"

  • by jellomizer ( 103300 ) on Tuesday November 17, 2009 @10:18AM (#30128414)

    But I want to be frozen and for some odd reason put in a space craft and set adrift for centuries. Then finally picked up by a passing earth space craft and unfrozen by a well meaning android and a meddling doctor. Just in time to act like a complete jerk while they are in the middle of sensitive negations with a violent species of aliens who have a major military power.

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