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“If you don’t sign up your kids for cryonics then you are a lousy parent.” quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky
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“If you don’t sign up your kids for cryonics then you are a lousy parent.”

Eliezer Yudkowsky

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Source Essay: Cryonics and Parenting, 2015

Not signing kids up for cryonics is seen as neglectful parenting.

In simple terms: Cryonics = good parenting.

Key Takeaway

Consider long‑term technological options for children.

Themes

future planning technology parenting

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family decisions
  • medical consent
  • legacy planning

Key Concepts

ethics transhumanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it responsible to invest in unproven tech?
  • How to balance present needs with future possibilities?
A Different Perspective

Cryonics is speculative and costly.

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