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Here’s why some people choose cryonics to store their bodies and brains after death

Healthcare
United States
Started March 28, 2026

This week I reported on some rather unusual research that focuses on the brain of L. Stephen Coles. Coles was a gerontologist who died from pancreatic cancer in 2014. He had spent the latter part of his career specializing in human longevity. And before he died, he decided to have his brain preserved by a…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 28, 2026
Investing in cryonics is an unrealistic gamble, as the science behind revival remains speculative and unproven.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 28, 2026
The ethics of cryonics should be examined, particularly regarding consent and the implications of potentially reviving individuals in the future.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 28, 2026
Cryonics provides a valuable research opportunity to explore the limits of human longevity, benefiting future generations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 28, 2026
The high costs and emotional burden of cryonics may exploit the fears of death, leading to financial and psychological harm.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 28, 2026
Cryonics offers a hopeful solution for extending human life and advancing our understanding of aging and consciousness.
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