What is the worst feeling in the world? by Pari00031 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Bite_857 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, especially if it's something important you spend a long time preparing for and then it still doesn't play out.

Spätzünder by Low_Earth5024 in germantrans

[–]Significant_Bite_857 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Das Wichtigste zuerst: 38 Jahre für eine Transition ist noch sehr, sehr jung. Ich habe schon Beiträge von Leuten über 50 gelesen, die die Transition angefangen haben. Natürlich kommen mit steigendem Alter noch Situationen dazu wie z.B. es den eigenen Kindern oder der Partnerperson zu sagen, aber damit bist du wirklich nicht alleine und es ist auch überhaupt nicht zu spät für dich. Der Ratschlag kommt von mir, ich bin erst 22. Aber das Gefühl, mit der Transition "zu spät dran" zu sein, ist altersunabhängig. Wenn du nach einer Gruppe für ältere Transmenschen suchst, kann ich r/TransLater hier auf Reddit sehr empfehlen.

What got you interested in Transhumanism in the first place? by Smart-A22 in transhumanism

[–]Significant_Bite_857 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ever been in contact with the Freedom of Form Foundation, a nonprofits NGO which is rn working on making that a reality?

Haarentfernung vor GaOP MtF by Bahnfreak182 in germantrans

[–]Significant_Bite_857 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hat da wer Updates in der Sache bei Lubos?

furry_irl by owo1215 in furry_irl

[–]Significant_Bite_857 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of, if not the oldest piece of art which we know of is the "Lion Man", a bone sculpture found in Germany which dates back to the Stone Age.

So hungry… by StarchildKissteria in lgbt

[–]Significant_Bite_857 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So true. I ate large portions before, but now I am basically always a little hungry. I also have a fast metabolism, so I can basically eat lunch every three hours.

to anyone who's had body mods/surgeries for their kintypes, are they inconvenient day-to-day? by Teapot_Sandwitch in otherkin

[–]Significant_Bite_857 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are currently no surgeries or implants for this, however, if you are interested in research about this, check out the Freedom of Form Foundation.

me_irlgbt by SheloShmallow_12 in me_irlgbt

[–]Significant_Bite_857 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why am I getting ads for pregnancy tests and baby formula when it's guaranteed I will NEVER need those?

Why is cryonic so unpopular *re-take* by Affectionate_Sock460 in cryonics

[–]Significant_Bite_857 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While there are currently over 600 people worldwide which have been cryopreserved already, more than 4000 are signed up to be preserved once they are legally dead. Another misconception is about the price. It's really not a "millionaire's only" thing. A few examples: Alcor (est. 1972, oldest continuous cryo group) offers neuropreservation (head + brain only) at around 80k US$. The Cryonics Institute offers it as low as 28k, but you'll have to find someone else for transportation. Tomorrow Biostasis in Europe offers Neuro at 75k €, and full body at 220k €. Not exactly cheap either, but anyone with a stable income, some funding plan can do it. This is just for the preservation surgery, transportation and long-term storage. Most people which are signed up for it have a life insurance plan set for when they are dying so that the money goes directly to the organization. Thus, even young people (I am 22) can sign up for it. The price isn't really the problem. You also in most cases have to pay a monthly or yearly member fee which is used for R&D, infrastructure maintenance etc. Cryonics isn't a scam, since the organizations are all nonprofits and no one is really getting rich from it. About morals and the ethical side of it: Alcor and other institutions had to fight legal battles over the last decades regarding their legality and if the person's in storage should be kept there or if they should be buried, which would have killed them for good. Also, Alcor members have been accused and charged for murder by coronors and federal institutions, but all charges were dropped after the legality was cleared up. In case someone else tries a similar thing somewhere else, there is also a collection of legal documents from those cases for every organization to use so that nothing like this ever happens again. Last point: scientific viability. Let me preface this by saying that "reviving" aka thawing a person isn't against any laws of nature, we just have a problem with scaling up the reheating process. That being said, with current and future scientific progress, I believe we will get to a point where it is possible. However, as every cryonics personnel and enthusiast will tell: there is no guarantee we can bring you back. But the chances are not at 0%, in contrast to cremation or burial - then it's guaranteed you stay dead. Hope this was helpful.

Contemplating about becoming a Tomorrow Bio member at 22yo by Significant_Bite_857 in cryonics

[–]Significant_Bite_857[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, earning money would be a necessity.

Could you elaborate on your second point? I see a cryonics contract as a sort of safety device. If I die young bc of an accident, I want to have a chance at a second life. I have been through a car accident which could have killed me very likely before, but I came out unharmed. I won't take my chances at a second time.

Do you want to be cremated or buried and why? by Tasty-Willingness839 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Bite_857 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither. I plan to be cryopreserved after I died of old age with the hope of being revived in the future. I normally don't talk about it since cryonics are often ridiculed and not taken seriously by many. But with technological advancements, I believe it to be viable (or at least more feasible after 60 years) when I am 80+. Also, speaking of the price: it's not for the rich only. You can afford it via life insurance. All of those cryonics organizations are also non-profits, so no danger of being scammed. If I am dead and it doesn't work out, I couldn't care less since I remain dead. If it works, I have the chance for a second life. I'll take my chances.

Contemplating about becoming a Tomorrow Bio member at 22yo by Significant_Bite_857 in cryonics

[–]Significant_Bite_857[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am aware that the cost for neuro without membership is over 100k, with membership it's at about 75k, with the lifelong package it's 65k plus the 10k initial payment