If cryonics suddenly worked, we’d need to face the fallout

If cryonics suddenly worked, we’d need to face the fallout

5/9/2016

link

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160424-if-cryonics-suddenly-worked-wed-need-to-face-the-fallout

summary

This article explores the hypothetical scenario of cryonics suddenly becoming a successful and widely available technology. It delves into the potential consequences and moral dilemmas that society would face in such a situation. The article discusses concerns around population explosion, economic and social disparities, and the ethical considerations of bringing back individuals from different time periods. It also explores the emotional and psychological impact on the individuals who were cryogenically preserved and brought back to life. The author emphasizes the need for careful consideration and preparation for the implications of a successful cryonics technology, highlighting the complex and challenging decisions that would need to be made.

tags

cryonics ꞏ life extension ꞏ future technology ꞏ medical ethics ꞏ scientific breakthroughs ꞏ human mortality ꞏ death and dying ꞏ frozen bodies ꞏ cryogenic preservation ꞏ resurrection ꞏ futuristic scenarios ꞏ ethical dilemmas ꞏ future society ꞏ science fiction ꞏ futuristic concepts ꞏ technological advancements ꞏ speculative science ꞏ biomedical engineering ꞏ life after death ꞏ rejuvenation ꞏ biomedical ethics ꞏ long-term preservation ꞏ existential questions ꞏ transhumanism ꞏ philosophical implications ꞏ moral debate ꞏ biomedical research ꞏ human preservation ꞏ scientific progress ꞏ human consciousness