Neurosurgeons Are Weirdly Optimistic About Cryonics for Life Extension, Survey Finds
A recent survey of over 300 physicians revealed varying opinions on the plausibility of cryonic preservation for future revival. While 27.9% of all physicians found it plausible, neurosurgeons were notably more optimistic, estimating a 72% success probability. The study highlights a lack of consensus in the medical community regarding the procedures involved in cryonics.
- ▪27.9% of surveyed physicians believe cryonic preservation could lead to revival.
- ▪Neurosurgeons estimated a 72% success probability for brain preservation.
- ▪70.7% of physicians support administering anticoagulants to facilitate preservation.
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The gamble of cryonically preserving one’s own body for reanimation somewhere off in the future (or, more frugally, just one’s brain) is ultimately a big bet on the increasing ingenuity and benevolence of the human race. It’s the kind of question we often put to science fiction writers, but what do medical professionals think about the state of this technology?cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000761355","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"science","SECTION":"health","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"health","TAGS":"cryonics,futurism,medical-innovations,surveys","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")});…
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